December 30, 2025

Colonial Heights, VA– On October 15, 2025, a Jewelry store in Colonial Heights, VA reported a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location and asked to have his gold chain cleaned. An employee took the chain and placed it in the ultrasonic cleaner. While the chain was being cleaned, the male began looking at gold chains. After looking at several, the male agreed to purchase the three (3) items listed above. An employee took the items to the register began processing the sale. During the transaction, the male asked if he could put the items on and take a picture. The employee handed the male both chains and pendant prior to completing the sale. Once the male secured the items around his neck, he ran out of the store. The police were contacted and report filed.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, black, mid-to-late 20’s, 6’00”, thin build, wearing Khaki pants, brown flannel shirt, glasses, hat

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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