Salt Lake County – A bold robbery unfolded early this week when three masked men commandeered a stolen pickup truck and plowed it through the front of a local gold‑buyer store, Utah Gold Buyers, located in the county. The thieves smashed display cases and seized a haul that includes coins, two Cartier bracelets and other jewelry, estimated at a minimum of $50,000.
Owner’s account and video evidence
Store owner Cole Cannon watched the entire incident on his phone’s security feed while at home. “Holy ____, there’s a truck in the store!” Cannon recalled, describing the chaotic scene as the men ran inside, breaking cases and grabbing whatever they could. The surveillance footage, released by FOX 13, shows the pickup ramming the storefront, the three masked individuals exiting the vehicle, and then re‑entering the store twice to retrieve additional items from a locked case.
“The coins and the valuables can be replaced,” Cannon said, adding, “It’s very unfortunate that crimes are getting to this level where people are willing to drive vehicles into your store to make a few dollars.” He emphasized that, despite the material loss, he is grateful no one was injured.
Vehicle and theft details
Police reports indicate the pickup was originally stolen in South Jordan and later abandoned in Sandy, suggesting a coordinated effort to move the vehicle across the region before the robbery. Unified Police did not have immediate data on whether gold‑buyer burglaries are rising in the area, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of small specialty retailers to violent theft.
Community response and next steps
Cannon quickly secured the premises and expressed confidence that the business will bounce back. “Those things can be replaced, but life can’t, so I’m just glad nobody got hurt; everybody’s safe,” he said. He appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Local law‑enforcement officials are reviewing the video evidence and have asked anyone with additional details to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not yet released descriptions of the suspects beyond the fact that they were masked.
Impact on local businesses
While the monetary loss is significant, the incident serves as a reminder for other small businesses in the county to evaluate security measures, especially for storefronts that display high‑value items. Business owners are encouraged to work with local police to improve surveillance, lighting, and rapid response protocols.
Utah Gold Buyers plans to replace the stolen merchandise and resume normal operations as soon as possible. The community’s support, Cannon said, will be crucial in helping the shop recover from this unsettling event.
Original reporting: FOX 13 KSTU (Salt Lake County) — read the source article.
