SWITCH/GRAB AND RUN – TUKWILA, WA

On 5/8/17, at approximately 8:10 p.m., a suspect requested to see gold chains and a pendant. Once he had possession of the chain and pendant, he requested to see another chain. The sales associate informed him that she could not take any additional items out of the case, until the first chain was returned. The suspect became angry. He took the chain off and threw it in the associate’s direction. The associate noticed the chain was switched and requested the store’s merchandise back. The suspect then fled from the store. He was described as a Black and in his 20’s. He is 5’10” and has a goatee. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a white t-shirt and jeans. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Tukwila Police Department at (206) 433-1808.

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