The trio made their way directly into a jewelry repair and sales shop inside the store, where police said one of them pepper-sprayed an employee while the others broke display cases and stole jewelry and watches.

HOUSTON Police said a chase was sparked by an attempted smash-and-grab at a grocery store in southeast Houston Tuesday. Authorities said that chase ended in a crash that injured two officers. Investigators said the chase happened shortly before 3 a.m. on 610 near Mykawa when officers noticed a vehicle attempting a smash and grab at the Fiesta Mart. Authorities said the suspects drove a truck through this entrance and tried to steal an ATM but failed. According to police, the suspects wouldnt pull over and they went on 610 to 288 then 59 before exiting Collingsworth.