A federal law enforcement operation at a Motel 6 in El Paso, Texas, may be linked to a Denver jewelry store armed robbery that occurred on Monday.
Authorities have not officially confirmed this connection to CBS News Colorado. However, the owners of the family-owned business Joyeria El Ruby, which was targeted in the jewelry store heist earlier in the week, believe this operation could lead to finding the eight suspects.
CBS News Colorado asked several law enforcement agencies to verify the news but said it’s still an active investigation.
After receiving news from a source, the owners were hopeful and in better spirits as they reopened the store for the first time on Friday since the violent robbery.
“It is difficult, very difficult,” shared Lidia Tena, part owner of Joyeria El Ruby, in Spanish.
Friday marked a significant day for Tena as she wore earrings for the first time since the attack.