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A long-standing jewelry store owner in California is contemplating leaving Los Angeles after three decades due to a recent roof break-in at their business. This incident is just one of many crimes that have increasingly jeopardized their sense of security.
According to Fox 11 Los Angeles, the break-in at Nafiseh Jeweler on Ventura Boulevard took place around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Security footage captured an individual entering the store through the roof and making off with about $100,000 in valuable jewels, all within a span of under ten minutes.
Co-owner Touraj Nezafati expressed, “It’s time to leave LA. The city has changed.”
Frequent burglaries have led a Woodland Hills jeweler to doubt whether they can continue their business operations in the area. (Source: KTTV)
The business was first burglarized six months ago, and the family has since experienced two home invasions after being followed home from the store.
“We’re even scared to go outside from the jewelry store to home,” Nezafati told Fox 11. “We’re always scared. What if we get robbed on the way? What if somebody puts a gun on our head and says, ‘Go back to the store and open the safe?’”
The outlet said the suspect covered the outside cameras and seemed to know exactly how to get in and where to look.
The store’s owner says ongoing crime may force him to leave Los Angeles following multiple break-ins. (KTTV)
“The person just hammered in. Came inside from the roof, came down, but when you come down, you see an 18-foot drop,” Nezafati explained. “He knew if he jumps down he’s going to break something. So, he crawled to the end of the store where it’s a second floor. We have two stories, and he jumped down from there.”
The suspect did not wear gloves during the burglary or conceal his face.
Footage captures the moment a burglar drops into the store from the ceiling, highlighting escalating crime concerns. (KTTV)
Nezafati said the family is now considering closing the business permanently or relocating to Orange County, citing safety concerns.