Jewelry Store Theft Suspects Arrested

July 1st, 2025

GLENDALE, CA - On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Glendale Police officers responded to a burglary that occurred at Bidrussian Jewelry, located at 1102 ½ S. Glendale Avenue. Officers discovered that a hole had been cut through the roof of the business and an unknown amount of jewelry had been stolen. No suspects were in custody at the time.

Following the incident, Glendale Police Department Burglary Detectives launched an investigation and developed leads identifying possible suspects. Working in coordination with local agencies, detectives initiated surveillance on the group.

On the evening of Sunday, June 29, 2025, investigators received information indicating that the suspects were preparing to target another jewelry store, Rodeo Jewelers, located at 1560 Foothill Boulevard in the City of La Verne. As the suspects attempted to

gain entry through the roof, law enforcement officers coordinated to take the group into custody. The suspects also used signal jammers and cut wires to the location during the incident.

A total of eight suspects were observed at the scene. Seven were successfully apprehended with the assistance of local agencies, including the La Verne Police Department, Claremont Police Department, Glendora Police Department, and deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's San Dimas Station.

All suspects are foreign nationals believed to be involved in similar crimes spanning both their countries of origin and the United States. The males arrested were Jose Millafil, Javier Sepulveda, Cristian Gonzalezaburto, Luka Pazitiani, Vera Matias, Victor Iturriagalopez, and Edson Gonzalez. All individuals are currently in Glendale Police custody.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Glendale Police Department's Burglary Unit at (818) 548-3127.

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