Masked Thieves Steal Diamonds

Published on 05/08/11

Los Angeles police said on Friday they were looking for a group of masked thieves who stole an estimated $2 million (£1.2m) in diamonds in a backpack from a man whose car they intentionally struck.

The victim told detectives he had left a friend's home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of North Hollywood on Thursday night when his car was hit from behind, Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Richard French said.
According to the man, who was not identified by authorities, another car then blocked his and five or six men jumped out, smashing the driver's side window and trying to grab the backpack, French said.
The victim told police that he struggled with the men, who were wearing dark clothes and ski masks, before losing the backpack when he was struck in the face and head, French said.