DISTRACTION THEFT – COLONIE, NY

On 7/18/22, a retail jewelry store reported a missing chain during inventory counts. Video review showed two Middle Eastern subjects looking at several chains and rings on Sunday, 7/17/22 at 4:00 p,m. The subjects left without making any purchases, however, they did manage to steal a 22″ flat beveled Cuban curb chain. The subjects have committed thefts in New York, New Jersey, and Texas. The descriptions of the subjects are as follows: Subject 1- Middle eastern male, 36 years old, heavy set. White brimmed hat with a black band, orange shirt, wearing gold chains and watches on both wrists. He is known to wear a ball cap as well. Subject 2 – Middle eastern male, 70, medium build, blue/white checkered button-up. The subject wore an over-the-shoulder satchel bag. He also has short balding hair. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at 212-687-0328 or jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.