Clovis Kay Jewelers Hit in Smash-and-Grab Robbery

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Clovis Police have released surveillance footage of a Wednesday night smash-and-grab robbery at a Kay Jewelers store in Clovis, California. The video shows four masked suspects entering the store, using a sledgehammer to smash glass display cases, and stealing an unknown amount of jewelry within just two minutes before fleeing the scene in a silver car. The stolen getaway vehicle was later found abandoned nearby, and police are investigating whether this incident is connected to similar crimes across the state.

Why it matters

Smash-and-grab robberies have become an increasing problem for retailers in California, with criminals targeting high-value merchandise and causing significant property damage. This incident highlights the vulnerability of jewelry stores and the need for enhanced security measures to protect employees and customers.

The details

According to the Clovis Police, the robbery occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Kay Jewelers location on Herndon and Sunnyside Avenues. The surveillance footage shows two of the four masked suspects using a sledgehammer to smash the glass display cases, while the other two suspects grabbed the jewelry. The entire incident lasted less than two minutes before the suspects fled the scene in a silver car. Police later found the abandoned stolen getaway vehicle and are processing it for evidence. Detectives are also reviewing the store's surveillance footage and footage from Clovis Police cameras in the shopping center's parking lot, and are investigating whether this robbery is connected to similar crimes across California.

• The robbery occurred just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

What’s next

Detectives are continuing to review surveillance footage and investigate whether this robbery is connected to similar crimes across California.