The San Francisco Chronicle reported on September 7 that a Vietnamese-owned jewelry store in San Jose, California, was the scene of a brazen armed robbery, captured in dramatic security camera footage.
The incident took place at Kim Hung Jewelry on the 1900 block of Aborn Road at around 2:09 p.m. Friday, September 5. According to San Jose police, a group of suspects deliberately rammed a vehicle into the storefront before storming inside. At least one suspect was armed with a gun.
Surveillance video shows more than a dozen masked individuals rushing into the shop, smashing display cases, and grabbing jewelry in a chaotic scene likened online to a “ghost money grab.” During the attack, an 88-year-old store owner was violently shoved to the ground after a brief struggle with one of the robbers.
Unverified social media posts suggest the elderly victim, believed to be of Vietnamese descent, suffered cuts from shattered glass and may have experienced a stroke. However, the Chronicle noted that police have not confirmed his condition.
Authorities said multiple vehicles were used in the getaway. As of September 7, no arrests have been made and the suspects remain at large. Police have not disclosed the value of the stolen jewelry.
Police are investigating the armed robbery at Kim Hung Jewelry Store – Photo: KTVU
The daring daytime robbery, now under active investigation, has drawn widespread attention across U.S. and Vietnamese communities, with many expressing shock at the violence inflicted on the elderly shopkeeper.
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Source: Vietnam Insider