DIAMOND SWITCH – SANTA CLARA, CA

On 7/29/21, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a� female subject approached a jewelry store and requested to view diamond rings.� A ring was removed from the showcase and shown to the subject.� The associate was then approached at the same time by two other unknown males, though both only stayed at the store for a few seconds.� The female subject then handed back a ring to the associate and stated she needed to “go get her ID.”� The female then walked away quickly and met up with the two unknown males, as the three exited the mall together.� The associate then noticed that the diamond ring returned to her had been swapped out by the female subject.� A physical description of the males was not provided. The female subject was described as having a lighter complexion. She is in her early 20’s and is 5’4″. She has a thin build and was last seen wearing a multi-colored scarf around her head. She also wore a grey facemask, a black jacket, black pants, and black sandals. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.