Woodland Hills Jewelry Store Burglarized, $100K in Merchandise Stolen

Surveillance footage captures suspect breaking through roof before fleeing with stolen goods

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:15pm

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A burglary occurred at Nafiseh Jewelry in Woodland Hills, California, where a suspect broke through the store's roof and stole approximately $100,000 worth of jewelry and silver. The incident was captured on surveillance video, but the suspect has not yet been identified and fled the scene before police arrived.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes continue to be an ongoing issue for small businesses in the Los Angeles area, raising concerns about public safety and the need for improved security measures and law enforcement response.

The details

According to police, the burglary occurred around 2:40 a.m. at Nafiseh Jewelry on Ventura Boulevard. Surveillance footage showed the suspect breaking through the store's roof before stealing the merchandise and fleeing the scene. The owners say the stolen items included jewelry and silver. An axe was found inside the store, which the owner's son believes may have been used by the suspect.

  • The burglary occurred around 2:40 a.m. on February 8, 2026.

The players

Nafiseh Jewelry

A jewelry store located in Woodland Hills, California that was the target of the burglary.

Touraj Nezafati

The owner's son, who found an axe inside the store that he believes may have been used by the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“I just want the city to do something about it. Make the city a little safer, whatever they have to do. Because this is not working for us and I'm sure there are other businesses that are going through this and they have the same problem.”

— Touraj Nezafati, Owner's Son (CBS LA)

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the burglary and search for the unidentified suspect.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges small businesses face in protecting their property and the need for improved security measures and law enforcement response to deter and address burglaries in the Woodland Hills and greater Los Angeles area.