FAIRFIELD, Ohio (WKRC) – Police arrested one man in New York and are seeking a second suspect in the New York/New Jersey area for the robbery that left a jewelry store owner dead.
Tara Sinchuri owned Everest Jewels in Fairfield. Police were called to the store on the afternoon of Oct. 20 for shots fired. They found Sinchuri shot to death. Police believe Carlos Idrogo-Arias and Richard Guzman-Guzman went into the store and pretended to be interested in making a purchase. They pulled out guns and struggled with Sinchuri, killing him. Police say the thieves stole valuables and took off.
Fairfield Police say Flock cameras identified a suspect vehicle. This and store surveillance video led police to the two suspects.
Police went to New York City to arrest Idrogo-Arias, with help from US Marshals. His extradition to Ohio is pending. Guzman-Guzman is on the run and believed to be in New York or New Jersey.
Family members say Sinchuri as born in Bhutan and was forced out in 1992. The family were refugees in Nepal for 20 years before moving to different parts of the U.S.
Tara Dahal with the Nepali Language and Arts Center issued a statement in regard to the arrest.
“It is very encouraging and relieving to learn that one of the suspects in the tragic killing of our beloved community member and friend has been arrested.
The victim’s family, friends, and our entire community have been eagerly waiting for this news, hoping that those responsible will be brought to justice. While this arrest is an important step forward, we remain hopeful that the second suspect will also be apprehended soon and that the investigation will reach its rightful conclusion.
Beyond the heartbreaking loss of a precious life, this tragic incident has created fear and insecurity among business owners throughout Greater Cincinnati and across Ohio. Since the incident at the jewelry store, many business owners have expressed serious concerns about their safety. Some are even hesitant to open their businesses because they fear becoming targets of similar criminal activities.
Across Greater Cincinnati and throughout Ohio, countless immigrant entrepreneurs operate grocery stores, gas stations, jewelry stores, home care agencies, warehouses, and many other businesses. These businesses are not only sources of livelihood for their families but also important contributors to our local economy and communities. No one should have to live or work in fear simply because they own and operate a business.
Holding those responsible for such violent crimes accountable is essential not only to achieving justice for the victim and the grieving family but also to restoring confidence and a sense of security among business owners and the wider community. Such criminal activities must be addressed firmly and brought to an end. Their impact extends far beyond one family or one community; they have shaken people across Cincinnati and raised concerns among communities throughout the country.
On behalf of the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese community in Greater Cincinnati, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Fairfield Police Department for its continued investigation, dedication, and efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
We also want to reaffirm that our community stands ready to work closely with the Fairfield Police Department and all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to help prevent and eradicate such criminal activities. Community safety is a shared responsibility, and we believe that cooperation, communication, and mutual trust between law enforcement and community members are essential to creating safer neighborhoods and businesses for everyone.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We sincerely hope the second suspect will be apprehended soon and that justice will be served
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If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.