Authorities in Gwinnett County are on the hunt for a man who allegedly made off with a wedding ring set valued at more than $6,000. The heist occurring at a JC Penney store on Jan. 18, as FOX 5 Atlanta reports. Police say the man took his chance to snatch the jewelry when an employee momentarily stepped away, subsequently fleeing the scene with the high-priced baubles in tow.
This suspect, now wanted by the Gwinnett County Police Department, reportedly acted as if he were a customer interested in purchasing a ring yet swiftly converted his pretense into a rush for the exit once the employee was distracted, this according to details from a WSB-TV coverage. The local authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the suspect's identity or whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Those with information are encouraged to contact the Gwinnett County detectives directly at 770.513.5300, with the police offering a venue for tipsters who prefer to remain under the radar, they can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or via their website, www.stopcrimeATL.com, as FOX 5 Atlanta adds.
In an effort to catch the ring swiper, Crime Stoppers has paved a way for anonymous tip-offs that could not only aid in the arrest and indictment of the suspect but also might be financially rewarding, as informants may be eligible for a cash reward, such details being echoed by WSB-TV. The Gwinnett County Police have not released further information at this time regarding the progress of the search or potential leads, they are still processing in relation to the case.
