Justice Served: Conviction of East Bay Men in Organized Smash-and-Grab Thefts In a significant victory for law enforcement, two East Bay men have been convicted in connection to a series of smash-and-grab robberies in San Francisco. Delandro Belvine-Brown, 22, of Antioch, and Sean Raquel Jevonce Simin Jr., 24, of Richmond, were each sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty in San Francisco Superior Court. Belvine-Brown and Simon were part of an organized group that carried out a string of smash-and-grab robberies targeting retail businesses in San Francisco, including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Veo Optics. These thefts occurred between November 2021 and July 2022, causing significant financial losses to the affected businesses. The group employed a brazen theft strategy, entering stores as a coordinated team, swiftly grabbing numerous expensive sunglasses from display shelves, and making a quick exit before fleeing in a getaway car. Their consistent approach demonstrated a calculated plan to commit these crimes. The successful conviction of Belvine-Brown and Simon is the result of a joint investigation by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and the Brentwood Police Department. The collaboration was necessary due to similar thefts occurring in Contra Costa County. Investigators meticulously examined evidence from various sources, including in-store surveillance videos, social media posts, and mobile phone records, ultimately identifying the two men as key suspects. Retail theft poses a significant challenge to San Francisco’s business community and the city’s economic well-being. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for these crimes. With the support of local law enforcement partners and funding from the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, law enforcement agencies in San Francisco are committed to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting individuals involved in these criminal enterprises. Belvine-Brown and Simon are now in custody and will be transferred to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to begin serving their sentences in state prison. This conviction sends a clear message that organized retail theft will not be tolerated, and those involved will face the consequences of their actions. We commend the efforts of law enforcement agencies in bringing these individuals to justice and hope that this conviction serves as a deterrent to others engaged in similar criminal activities. Tag: Personal Injury Law Suggested Featured Image: Justice Prevails in Conviction