July 31, 2026

Pooler, GA– On February 14, 2025, at the Tanger Outlets, a grab and run theft was reported at a jewelry store. A lone male entered the location and stated he wanted to look at a cross chain. A employee assisted the male and removed the item from the showcase. Once the male gained possession of the item, he attempted to put it around his neck. The employee tried to get the item back, but the male moved away and nodded his head. The male looked at himself in the mirror and said, “I’ll get this”. Then the male stated, ” let me get my money” and proceeded to walk away towards the front door. Once the male got to the door, he ran from the location. A police report was filed.

The Jewelers Security Alliance is tracking the suspect may be the same suspect that committed a grab and run theft in North Charleston, South Carolina on February 12th.

Suspect(s) Description:  Male, Black, 5’05”, slender build, wearing glasses, blind from his right eye, eye was cloudy / white, twist-braids his hair was black hair that is graying.

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.

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