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Healdsburg jewelry store burglary suspect arrested near Sacramento
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Erik Gabaldon , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· September 7, 2026
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Key points The 30-year-old suspect, Denis Gabriel Chitu, was taken into custody after fleeing from a vehicle. The burglary initially occurred on August 31, and further details are available from the authorities who announced the arrest on Monday.
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a jewelry store burglary. The 30-year-old suspect, Denis Gabriel Chitu, was taken into custody after fleeing from a vehicle. Authorities launched an investigation after a lone subject stole thousands of dollars in jewelry from a store. The suspect also attempted to steal from another jewelry store in the same county.
The investigation involved a review of Automated License Plate Reader data and surveillance footage. Chitu was arrested in Citrus Heights following a multi-agency investigation. The burglary initially occurred on August 31, and further details are available from the authorities who announced the arrest on Monday.
The Healdsburg Police Department was involved in the investigation and arrest of the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: September 7, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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