SUBJECT IMPLIES HE HAS WEAPON – ELIZABETH, NJ

On 11/2/23, at 9:05 p.m., a jewelry kiosk inside a mall reported a grab and run theft had occurred. A lone male approached the kiosk at closing, and insisted on looking at a chain and charm. When presented the items, the subject grabbed them, and fled out of the mall. Mall security was contacted and the Elizabeth Police Department responded at 10:00 p.m., to take a report. In speaking with the store team, it was later learned that the subject was holding his waist with one hand, inferring he had a weapon during the entire interaction. There were no injuries and Elizabeth PD will continue the investigation.

Subject Description: Black Male, 30’s, had a beard, was about 5’6″-5′ 7″, leather black jacket, olive green pants, and orange skully hat. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.

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