Grand Rapids, MI– On March 25, 2025, at the Tanger Outlets, in Grand Rapis, MI, a jeweler reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location talking on a cellphone. The suspect asked to see a men’s diamond necklace stating that her boyfriend was interested in it. The employee showed the necklace while it was still on the display and the suspect pulled the necklace from the display causing a causing a break. The team member informed the suspect that the necklace could no longer be sold due to the damage and asked that the merchandise be returned. The suspect refused, stated that she wanted to look for something to match the chain, and moved towards the front of the store. The suspect stopped at the counters near the front of the store and requested the corporate number to register a customer complaint. The team member asked the suspect to return the necklace again, however the suspect placed the necklace in her pocket and left the location.
Suspect(s) Description: Black Female medium build 5’4” wearing a dark jacket, dark pants, what looked to be the hood of a red hoodie, a pink knit cap, and white shoes. (see photo)
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this suspect, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.