All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 9/20/16, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a suspect asked to see a gold necklace he had viewed earlier in the day. The sales associate gave him the chain and allowed him to look at himself in the mirror. The sales associate left the suspect and went to talk to another jewelry consultant. When she did that, the suspect ran from the store. A sales associates at another store recognized the suspect as a person she went to high school with. The suspect was identified through his social media and is being investigated by Pennsylvania State Police.

On 9/19/16, at approximately 8:11 p.m., a suspect brandished a gun that he hid in a white bag. He pointed the gun at sales associates and demanded they fill his bag with merchandise. The suspect pointed to a specific showcase that contained Ruby’s, Sapphires, and Emeralds. The suspect stated that if they did not do what he wanted, he would shoot them. Before leaving with the merchandise the suspect said. “Now you can call the cops. Thank you for your services.” The suspect was described as a 5’10” black male that weighs 150 pounds. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing a white mask, with gloves and a black jacket. He also wore blue jeans and black shoes. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Cartersville Police Department at 770-606-6994.

On 9/21/16, at approximately 10:25 a.m., four suspects committed a smash and grab robbery of a jewelry store. The suspects were described as four black men armed with hammers. They smashed display cases and fled with jewelry. If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspects involved, please contact the Edina Police Department at (952) 826-1610.

On 9/17/16, at approximately 12:49 p.m., two suspects committed a gunpoint robbery. Witnesses describe the suspects as wearing wigs. One suspect was 6’0” and weighed 255 pounds. He was carrying a diaper style tote bag. The second suspect was described as being around 5’6.” Both men were described as African American. The suspects forced the employees and customers to the back of the store. They made employees fill bags with jewelry and then fled. If you have any information regarding the identity of the individuals involved, please call the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department at (704) 336-7600.

On 9/16/16, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a suspect asked to see gold chains. After examining a gold plated chain, the suspect asked to see a “pure gold” chain. After he tried it on he returned the chain to the sales associate. He then asked to try it on a second time. After another guest left the store, the suspect fled from the store with the chain. The suspect was described as an African American male in his early 20’s. He is 5’9” and weighs 120 pounds. He wore a baseball cap and a grey or blue shirt with khaki shorts. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Tukwila Police Department at 206-433-1808.

On 9/13/16, at approximately 4:50 p.m., a male and female suspect conversed with a sales associate. The suspects asked to see various items and also had their jewelry cleaned. During the time the suspects were looking at merchandise, a third individual entered the store and pried open the glass of a showcase. That suspect managed to remove items with a wire hanger. The male suspect is black and in his late 20’s. He is 5’10” and has a thin build. He has dreadlocks with blonde tips. The female suspect is also black and in her late 20’s. She is slightly taller than the male and is heavier set. She has slicked back hair. If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects please call the Charleston Police Department at 304-348-6400.

On 9/13/16, at approximately 5:40 p.m., four suspects smashed display cases with hammers. At least one suspect was also armed with a gun. The suspects took jewelry and fled. The suspects wore ski masks. If you have any information regarding the identity of these individuals, please contact the Houston Police Department at (713) 884-3131.

On 9/6/16, at approximately 7:11 p.m., a male suspect stole two items of jewelry; a bracelet and a gold necklace. The suspect fled from the store while being chased by a sales associate. The suspect entered a silver newer model Chevrolet Camaro. At that point, the sales associate confronted the suspect and grabbed the vehicles hood. The vehicle drove off while the sales associate held onto the hood. The associate was thrown off of the vehicle. As a result of the accident, the employee suffered life threatening injuries and is currently in critical condition. The suspect held onto the vehicle for a quarter mile. The suspect was described as a 27-year-old black male. He is 6″1′ and has a trimmed beard. He was last seen driving on Interstate 75. If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect involved, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.