Armed gang steals $20M in jewelry from Viña del Mar store, intimidates staff

Eight men robbed the Heresmann jewelry store in central Viña del Mar, Chile, on Monday afternoon, intimidating workers and stealing gold and silver jewelry valued at $20 million. The incident is part of a broader pattern of organized retail crime in the region, though details on the gang's methods and any arrests remain unclear. The high-value theft underscores security concerns in Chilean urban centers.