Oakland Man Arrested After $1 Million South Sacramento Jewelry Heist

Authorities have arrested 30-year-old Leo Smith from Oakland in connection with a $1 million smash-and-grab robbery at Khadim Jewelers in South Sacramento on July 6, 2025. Smith was found with a loaded firearm during his arrest in Hayward and faces charges including robbery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The robbery involved a group of approximately nine suspects who arrived in two vehicles, pepper-sprayed a security guard, smashed display cases, and fled with jewelry valued at around $1 million. Despite Smith's arrest, eight other suspects remain at large, and investigators are actively seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend them. Authorities are offering rewards of up to $1,000 for tips leading to arrests, emphasizing the importance of witness cooperation to solve the case. The store owner continues to deal with the aftermath of the heist while law enforcement pieces together evidence from surveillance and eyewitness accounts.