Smash-and-Grab Thieves Invade the Hayward Mall in Hayward, CA
By Conway Crew
November 22, 2021
A number of Bay Area businesses were the target of smash-and-grab robberies. On Sunday evening, thieves targeted the Hayward Mall and the Lululemon in San Jose.
Witnessed say that there was a large mob of thieves that caused a huge disturbance inside the mall. Some of the thieves invaded a jewelry store in the mall.
A large mob robbed Sam’s Jewelers inside Southland Mall, Hayward. PD said they received calls at 5:25 pm today. Witnesses told me 1st wave of robbers involved about 30-40 kids. A 2nd wave with fewer robbers returned to clean it up. Story tonight 11 on Ch 5 @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/1kXj5N4UT2
— Da Lin (@DaKPIX) November 22, 2021
A witness told local news KPIX:
“I would say at least 30 to 40 [people] from what I saw,” ... “But then after the main group of kids rushed out, we saw 15 to 20 scattering, some even came back in.”
Workers inside Sam’s Jewelers cleaning up. A large mob smashed the cases and took off with a large amount of jewelry. Inside Southland Mall, Hayward today. If you haven’t already, check out my other tweet with video of the actual robbery. @KPIXtv pic.twitter.com/RU4ei9aVsM
— Da Lin (@DaKPIX) November 22, 2021
Later that evening around 6:30 pm, thieves targeted the Lululemon store located on "Santana Row" in San Jose. Police said the thieves entered the store and took some merchandise. They fled the scene before police could arrive.
Sunday's thefts mark the third day of large mob robbers targetting Bay Area stores.