CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Authorities are investigating a burglary that took place early Sunday morning Dec.15, at the JC Penney store in Sunrise Mall.

According to the Citrus Heights Police Department, officers were dispatched to the store at approximately 7:45 a.m. Dec. 15 after a Sunrise Mall security guard reported a break-in. Upon arrival, officers conducted a search of the store but did not locate any suspects.

Investigators discovered that a man used a Chevrolet Silverado to drive through the store’s entrance doors before making his way to the jewelry section. The suspect allegedly took an undisclosed amount of jewelry before leaving the scene in the same vehicle.

Further investigation revealed that the Chevrolet Silverado used in the burglary had been stolen from the Roseville Auto Mall prior to the incident. Authorities located the vehicle just outside Citrus Heights and it is currently being processed by crime scene investigators.

“The safety of our community is our top priority.  This type of bold and reckless crime not only threatens the safety of our community but also impacts the hardworking businesses that are the heartbeat of Citrus Heights. Our commitment to justice is unwavering and we will use every resource available to hold those responsible accountable,” said Citrus Heights Police Investigations Lt. Wesley Herman.

Citrus Heights Police detectives and crime scene investigators are actively working on the case. Anyone with information about the theft is encouraged to contact the department’s Crime Tip Line at 916-727-5524.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers tip hotline at 916-443-HELP. Tips leading to an arrest might be eligible for a cash reward.