Four Chilean nationals filmed themselves as they smashed through the roof and walls of a Southern California jewelry store during a brazen, multi-million-dollar burglary — even flashing a peace sign at the camera mid-crime, newly released video shows.

The video, released by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, captures the suspects documenting the

May 25

, 2025 break-in at 5-Star Jewelry & Watch Repair in Simi Valley.

In one clip, a suspect grips a crowbar with a flashlight clenched in his mouth before pausing to throw a peace sign toward the camera.

Prosecutors said the group ultimately made off with about $3 million worth of jewelry, watches, cash and other valuables, KTLA reported.

Prosecutors said the burglary caused losses exceeding $1 million, the threshold for enhanced charges.

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The planning, surveillance, and sophistication involved in this case required the defendants’ removal from society," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said.…