December 30, 2025

BYRON CENTER, MI– On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The suspect asked several times to see additional items for comparison and layering. The employee would not bring out more than one piece at a time while showing the suspect several other pieces she asked to see. The suspect stated that she had a Kay account but that her husband would be the one buying the piece she picked out. The suspect had a male on FaceTime and was sending him pictures. The suspect decided on the above-described bracelet and once she had it in her possession she fled the location. There were no injuries reported. The Kent County police were contacted, completed a report, and dusted for fingerprints.

Suspect(s) Description: Black Female, 25-35 years old, 5’4”, 125 to 140lbs., curly chin length hair, wearing a blue ballcap, white Jordan short, jeans, and dark shoes and was carrying a large brown purse.

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.

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