San Rafael police report smash-and-grab robbery

A group of suspects smashed open display cases and stole jewelry from a San Rafael store.

The incident was reported at about 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Home Consignment Center on Bellam Boulevard.

San Rafael police Sgt. Justin Graham said that four suspects were seen breaking the cases with small sledgehammers and stealing an undisclosed amount of merchandise. One suspect served as a lookout at the store’s main entrance.

Graham said the robbery lasted about one minute before the suspects fled in a white Toyota Highlander SUV.  No injuries were reported. The suspects are considered to be dangerous and should not be approached, he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 415-485-3000 or visit SRPD.org/tips.