# Jewelry store robbery in Santa Cruz > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jewelry-store-robbery-in-santa-cruz > Updated: 2026-10-12T20:24:24.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2. In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, authorities are investigating a violent armed robbery at the Imperio jewelry store in the Patio Design shopping center. During the heist on the night of October 11, masked and armed individuals reportedly fired shots and held a security guard hostage. Following police raids in the San Juan neighborhood of Villa Primero de Mayo, several suspects have been apprehended. This includes at least four individuals, and police seized two motorcycles and two helmets believed to be linked to the crime. Among those detained is a 29-year-old female employee of the jewelry store, who is being investigated for complicity. Prosecutors noted contradictions between her statements and security camera footage, which allegedly shows her assisting the robbers by placing items into their bags. Her husband has claimed she acted under ‘extreme duress and intimidation.’ The investigation is being led by the Departmental Prosecutor's Office, with Mabel Andrade Molina serving as the acting prosecutor. The Ministry of Government has moved operations to Santa Cruz to coordinate security efforts. Minister of Government Marco Antonio Oviedo has indicated that investigations are ongoing to identify all participants and recover the stolen jewelry and watches. The case is being prosecuted under charges including aggravated robbery, criminal organization, and illegal possession of weapons. ## Claims - A 29-year-old woman was apprehended for alleged complicity in a jewelry store robbery in Santa Cruz. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The robbery occurred on the night of October 11 at the Patio Design shopping center in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Fiscal Mabel Andrade Molina is investigating the jewelry store robbery to determine the involvement of all suspects. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A 29-year-old woman was apprehended for alleged complicity in the jewelry store robbery. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Three people have been arrested in connection with the jewelry store heist. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Investigators seized two motorcycles and two helmets during operations in the San Juan neighborhood. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Vice President of the Committee Pro Santa Cruz demanded greater regional participation in security efforts following the murder of Johan Guzmán Parada. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The suspects are being investigated for aggravated robbery, criminal organization, and illegal possession of weapons. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Johan Guzmán Parada, a suspected pilot for drug trafficker Sebastián Marset, was shot four times and killed in a mechanical workshop. (single source) - At least four people were arrested during a raid on a house in the San Juan neighborhood. (single source) - The robbery involved several armed individuals making shots during the incident. (single source) - Authorities are working to recover the stolen jewelry and watches. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Santa Cruz jewelry store robbery leads to multiple arrests Police in Santa Cruz de la Sierra have arrested several individuals, including a jewelry store employee, following an armed robbery at the Patio Design shopping center on October 11. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-police-arrest-suspects-in-violent-jewelry-store-robbery ### 2026-09-24: Madrid jewelry store robbed by two men Two masked men robbed a jewelry store in Madrid's La Guindalera neighborhood, stealing cash and jewelry after gagging and locking an employee in the back room. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-jewelry-store-robbed-by-two-men --- Cite as: Jewelry store robbery in Santa Cruz. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/jewelry-store-robbery-in-santa-cruz