Thursday, September 6, 2018 - 10:10am By The Leader Staff

Police are investigating the early-morning burglary of a local jewelry business. The break-in occurred Aug. 27 and local police are seeking information from the public as to the identities of the suspects.

The Lemoore Police Department is seeking help in solving a brazen August 27 early morning burglary involving at least five suspects who entered from the roof into a local jewelry store, cutting large holes with power tools.

The local shop wishes to remain anonymous. The business, according to the police, suffered a significant loss. Local police are urging anyone with information related to the case, contact the police department and ask for Detective Sergeant D. Santos at 559-924-9574.

Lemoore Police Department seeks public's help in identifying suspects in downtown burglary

It was on Aug. 27 at about 3 a.m. that police officers responded to an alarm at the closed business. When they arrived, officers found the back door open. They checked the store and discovered it had been robbed. Police failed to find any suspects.

Detectives determined that at least five suspects were involved. They broke into the downtown business by cutting large holes in the roof with power tools and were in the store for several hours before departing.

A suspect activated an alarm as the burglars left the scene.