US Charges Seven Men With $100 Million California Jewelry Heist

Federal prosecutors have charged seven California men in connection with a $100 million robbery of a Brink’s truck, calling it the largest jewelry heist in US history.

The theft occurred in July 2022, when gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds and luxury watches were stolen from the truck during a 27-minute stop in Lebec, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Los Angeles, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.

The truck had been traveling from an international jewelry show in San Mateo to Los Angeles when it was targeted. Prosecutors say the group followed the vehicle ...