The authorities in Seattle are on the trail of a bold thief who stole a luxury bracelet valued at $27,000 from a Tiffany & Co. store after asking the staff "just to try it on."
The incident recently occurred when the suspect entered the establishment, requested to see the jewelry, and as soon as it was secured on his wrist, he ran out of the store.
A security guard managed to temporarily stop him and tore off his jacket, but the man escaped.
The police report details that the robbery occurred on January 29, around 4:40 p.m., at the jewelry store Tiffany's in downtown Seattle, located in the 600 block of Pine Street.
The suspect is a white man in his 20s, slim, 5'9" tall, and approximately 160 pounds. This person entered the store looking visibly nervous and requested to try on a gold bracelet with diamonds valued at $27,000.
As soon as he put it on, the suspect ran away without intending to pay. During his escape, he struggled with a security guard, who managed to take away his jacket and then the bracelet before he got away. While fleeing, the thief confronted another security agent from the Pacific Place mall and managed to break free.
The bracelet was recovered, but the thief remains at large. The police stated that the suspect may be linked to another similar robbery that took place in December in Bellevue, where another bracelet valued at $16,000 was stolen.
Authorities are requesting citizen collaboration to identify the thief. They released a surveillance video and photos that were shared on May 13.
Another similar case in Florida
This case adds to an even more unusual incident that took place in March, at a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando, Florida.
Jaythan Gilder, a 32-year-old resident of Houston, posed as a representative of a player from the Orlando Magic, using the alias "Shawn." Dressed in a cap and a red Polo shirt with ripped jeans, he gained access to the VIP room of the venue, where he was shown high-value jewelry.
During the negotiation, Gilder took two pairs of earrings and a diamond ring, valued at over 1.3 million dollars, and ran away.
In his escape, he pushed an employee who tried to stop him, causing injuries. Although he dropped the ring, he managed to flee with the earrings. Later, he was arrested, and it was discovered that he tried to hide the jewelry by swallowing them.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the Seattle case to contact local police. The investigation is still ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thefts at Tiffany & Co. Jewelers
What happened in the recent robbery at Tiffany & Co. in Seattle?
The thief requested to try on a luxury bracelet valued at $27,000 and then ran out of the store. Although a guard managed to rip off his jacket, the suspect was able to flee. Authorities are investigating whether this is related to a similar robbery that occurred earlier.
How is the Seattle case related to the robbery in Orlando?
Both incidents involve bold thefts at Tiffany & Co. stores, although the case in Orlando was more unusual, as the thief attempted to swallow the jewelry to hide it. The suspect, Jaythan Gilder, was later arrested and the jewelry was recovered after medical monitoring.
What measures are the authorities taking to address the theft in Seattle?
The police have released surveillance video of the suspect and have requested public assistance in identifying him. They are investigating whether the thief has connections to similar robberies in the area.
What is known about the thief in the Orlando case?
Jaythan Gilder, a 32-year-old resident of Houston, was arrested after trying to flee with stolen jewelry from a Tiffany & Co. store in Orlando. He used an alias to impersonate a representative of an Orlando Magic player and was captured following a two-week operation.
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