Washington Jewelry Store Owner Fires on Attempted Thieves Ramming Truck Through Storefront
Masked individuals smashed a pickup truck through the front of a Lynnwood jewelry store Tuesday, but fled empty-handed after the owner opened fire.
A jewelry store owner in Lynnwood, Washington, fired a weapon at suspects who crashed a pickup truck through the business's storefront in an attempted robbery Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 12:25 p.m. at Medina Jewelers.
Surveillance footage shows three vehicles circling the parking lot before a white Toyota Tacoma was driven through the storefront, shattering glass. Several masked suspects then entered the premises, with at least one appearing to carry an axe.
The store owner retrieved a firearm and discharged it, causing the suspects to flee the scene without any merchandise. No injuries were reported.
Lynnwood Police Commander Joe Dickenson described the event as unusual for occurring in broad daylight with numerous witnesses present. He stated that the sound of a vehicle crashing into the building followed by gunshots would have caused alarm.
Investigators are working to determine if any of the suspects were injured. The suspects escaped in a black BMW SUV and a silver Toyota or Infiniti sedan. The BMW reportedly struck a parked vehicle while fleeing and may have sustained damage to its front passenger side.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects and vehicles involved. Tips can be submitted to [email protected], referencing case No. 2026-37986.