$230,000 Nordstrom burglary

Several burglars smashed through a window at Nordstrom Santa Anita in the early morning hours of New Year’s Eve and made off with as much as $230,000 in jewelry and purses.

The Arcadia Police Department report…

At approximately 4:11 A.M. on December 31, 2013, the Arcadia Police Department had officers respond to 400 S. Baldwin Ave, Nordstroms at the Westfield Santa Anita mall. They were investigating the report of an audible burglary alarm. Officers discovered a smashed out west side lower level window leading into the store. Inside the store, the jewelry cases were smashed and an unknown amount of jewelry was stolen. In addition, there was an unknown amount of designer women’s purses stolen. No suspects were found inside of the store. Nordstrom video surveillance shows three suspects wearing dark clothing entering the store. The suspects exited an emergency exit that activated the alarm. Nordstrom officials estimate an approximate loss of $100,000.00 to $200,000.00 in jewelry and $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 in purses. The investigation is being conducted by the Arcadia Police Department Detective Bureau. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Arcadia Police Department at (626)574-5150. You can also submit crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS (8477).

— By Scott Hettrick