DISTRACTION THEFT – ARLINGTON, VA

On 10/19/19, at approximately 6:58 p.m., six subjects entered a jewelry store within a short period of time. Two sales associates were working in the store. One was helping a couple and the other associate was distracted by one of the subjects. While both associates were occupied, the other subjects blocked the view and allowed their accomplice to open a sliding door to a case. The subject removed merchandise. The subject is believed to have had a key to the case. The theft was not discovered until the following day.

The subjects were comprised of three Black men and three Black women. The first subject is a 5’10” male with dark skin. He had a chin strap goatee with long hair and a ponytail. He wore glasses as well as a chain with a pendant. The second subject is a 5’6” female. She has brown skin and was last seen wearing a blond wig along with a jean jacket, a white graphic t-shirt, black pants with a pink stripe and flip flops.

The third subject is a 6’ male with brown skin, low cut black hair and a mustache. He was last seen wearing an all-black outfit. He carried a black man bag. The fourth subject is a 5’4″ brown-skinned female. She has long straight black hair with bangs. She was last seen wearing a dark jacket with a white pattern on the sleeves and dark pants.

The fifth subject is a 5’5″ female. She has brown skin and shoulder-length straight black hair with bangs. She was last seen wearing big hoop earrings, a gray and black shirt, a purse, and bracelets on each wrist. The sixth subject is a male with a light brown skin complexion. He is bald and was last seen wearing sunglasses. He also wore a black and gray jacket. He opened the case. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please call the Jewelers Security Alliance at 212-687-0328.

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