Four suspects who allegedly carried out a string of robberies and burglaries at high-end jewelry stores, resulting in more than $1.5 million in losses to the businesses, have been arrested and charged in San Diego County, it was announced Friday. The alleged crimes happened in April and May at stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Kern counties, according to the California Attorney General's Office. At a Friday morning news conference, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said there were 21 separate thefts, most of which occurred in San Diego County. "These are not victimless crimes," Bonta said. "These thefts hurt businesses, small and large alike, and they pose a danger to workers and to the public." Bonta said the thieves would often pose as customers, ask to see specific pieces of jewelry, then grab the items and run. Some stores were burglarized after hours. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/four-arrested-in-alleged-jewelry-store-crime-spree/509-67d69a02-aa3f-4bf7-a550-1f47131afd22