Seattle man arrested in $2M West Seattle jewelry heist

Seattle police say they have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a $2 million jewelry store robbery in West Seattle.

Officials report that Renton officers arrested Da’Sean Harrison on Oct. 16 in connection with multiple smash-and-grab robberies and several weapons violations.

Harrison, a convicted felon, is not allowed to own firearms. Police say they recovered two guns, ammunition, narcotics, and additional evidence during the arrest.

Man arrested for $2M West Seattle jewelry robbery

Harrison was booked into the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, where he is being held on $250,000 bail.

On October 18, Seattle’s lead robbery detective referred additional charges to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for Harrison’s alleged role in the August 14 jewelry store heist. Three additional suspects are still at large.

The West Seattle robbery involved a bold smash-and-grab at Menashe and Sons Jewelers on the 4500 block of California Avenue Southwest. Four masked suspects used hammers to break into the store, shattering six glass display cases in under two minutes.

Investigators say the thieves stole more than $2 million in merchandise, including emerald necklaces, gold bracelets, Rolex watches, and platinum diamond pieces. None of the stolen jewelry has been recovered.

During the robbery, one suspect reportedly used bear spray and a taser to threaten employees, though no one was physically harmed. Store owner Josh Menashe said the crime left staff feeling shocked and violated.

Seattle police say the investigation is ongoing and being handled by the department’s Robbery Unit.

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