ABILENE, Texas — On Thursday, agents with Taylor County Sheriff's Office Narcotics and Warrant Divisions, Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division, Abilene Police Department Narcotics Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted an operation targeting a group of individuals robbing jewelry stores in multiple states.

According to a TCSO press release, the group was observed casing at least five jewelry stores in Abilene while under surveillance and decided to do a "grab and go" type robbery at a jewelry store in the Mall of Abilene.

After a foot pursuit, six people were detained and transported to the Taylor County Sheriff's Office.

All jewelry, valued at approximately $24,000, stolen from the Abilene jewelry store was recovered.

This is an ongoing investigation with warrants expected to be issued from multiple jurisdictions throughout Texas and other states.

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