$20,000 worth of antique jewelry stolen in Simi Valley burglary

Christian Martinez | Ventura

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Nearly $20,000 worth of antique jewelry was discovered stolen from a business early Monday after Simi Valley police responded to an alarm, officials said.

Officers responded to the incident just after 3 a.m. at a business in the 2300 block of Tapo Street.

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Upon their arrival, officers reportedly found that the business' front window had been smashed and that merchandise had been stolen.

The incident is under investigation by Simi Valley police who advised anyone with information to contact 805-583-6950.

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