Two men who stole $10,000 jewelry from a store in Independence Village are in jail tonight. This morning Walter Panton told police that between 6 last night and 7 this morning his store which carries his name was burglarized.

Further checks showed that $10,125 in chains, bracelets, earrings, and medals were stolen. Acting on information, this afternoon police searched the home of Remijio Montes and recovered the stolen jewelry.

Police have since arrested 18-year-old Ronald Reyes Montes and 17-year-old Ricky Ricardo Tzul. Police are now investigating if the pair of teenagers are behind a recent rash of robberies in Independence Village.

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