MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted in the robbery of a Manhattan Beach jewelry store, police announced Wednesday.
The robbery occurred on March 22, 2023, at Pashas Fine Jewelry at 217 Manhattan Beach Blvd. That day, the gang of robbers smashed display cases with hammers, stole jewelry, and fled the store in waiting vehicles.
According to MBPD, the suspects appeared to be armed with handguns, but no shots were fired at the store.
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Less than two hours after the robbery, officers attempted to stop a car they believed was involved in the robbery. Officers said the driver refused to stop, so MBPD gave chase and eventually arrested five adults.
In addition, another traffic stop led to the arrest of two 17-year-olds, the MBPD said. In both vehicles, authorities said, jewelry and other items believed to have been stolen from Pasha’s were found.
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The five adults accepted a deal and pleaded guilty on Friday, Manhattan Beach police said. As part of the deal, the men must serve between 3 and 16 years in prison and receive a strike for their involvement in the robbery.
The adults were identified as follows:
- Twuan Walker, 20, from Lancaster
- Alan Daniels, 25, from Los Angeles
- Eworth Sutherland, 24, from Los Angeles
- Johndean Blocker, 24, from Los Angeles
- Jamil Edwards, 25, from Los Angeles
The cases of the two teenagers had previously been heard in juvenile court, the MBPD said.
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