Tacoma, WA– On Sunday July 6, 2025, a jewelry store reported a distraction theft by a lone male. He entered the store and asked to see a variety of men’s jewelry. While the employee opened and unlocked a showcase the suspect was able to reach in and grab three items undetected. Suspect failed to make payment on any of the items and left the store. The loss was discovered a short time later and video was reviewed identifying the theft. A report will be filed with local police no person was injured in this incident.
Suspect(s) Description: The suspect is described as a heavy-set male, possibly 5 foot 7 inches tall with a short cut black beard and medium length black hair. The suspect wore possibly prescription glasses. He dressed in cream colored running shoes blue Jean shorts and a black long sleeve shirt with a red logo on the front left side.
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.