Leominster, MA- On 05/04/26, at approximately 7:23 PM, a lone male depicted above entered the store. The suspect alleged he was looking for a natural ruby stone as a gift for Mother’s Day. He claimed his wife recently completed her cancer treatments, and this would be a nice gift for her. The employee presented the necklace. While the employee was in possession of the necklace, the suspect continued to walk around the store, viewing other merchandise. The employee placed the necklace on the top of the showcase. While they were talking, the suspect picked up the necklace and maintained possession. After about five minutes, the suspect casually walked past the store entrance and then quickly ran out into the parking lot. No injuries were reported.
Suspect(s) Description: White, Male, 5’10”, heavy build, 34 to 45 yrs, short black hair, wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers. Tattoos on his left upper arm.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.