Masked Thieves Steal $1.7M Jewelry in 70 Seconds from Fremont Store; 4 Arrested

• Two dozen masked thieves looted Kumar Jewellers in Fremont, Northern California, on June 18, 2025.
• They stole nearly USD 1.7 million worth of gold and diamonds in just 70 seconds.
• The Indian-American Verma family's shop lost 75-80% of its inventory; no injuries reported.
• Surveillance footage released by the US Department of Justice shows suspects using picks and hammers.
• Four suspects—Afatupetaiki Faasisila, Jose Herrada Aragon, Andres Palestino, Tom Parker Donegan—aged 19-20, were arrested.