In Your Town for Jan. 7, 2026

NOVATO

Robbers strike
at jewelry shop

Police are investigating an armed robbery at a jewelry store in the Novato Fair Shopping Center.

The crime happened at about 5:30 p.m. Monday at Gold Rush Jewelers at 926 Diablo Ave. Four robbers in dark clothing and masks raided the shop as it was about to close, according to the Novato Police Department.

One robber pointed a gun at employees while the others stole merchandise, police said. One robber also used pepper spray.