RAPAPORT… Two men stole a 20-carat diamond from an exhibitor’s booth
at the JCK Las Vegas trade show, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) said
last week.
The men (pictured) were able to slide open an unlocked
display case on June 2 while employees were not looking, the organization alleged. One man then sat down at the
booth and began speaking with an employee, while the second placed a catalog on
top of the showcase. The second man then reached into the case and removed the
stone.
The JSA has distributed pictures of both alleged thieves, but
neither has been identified yet.
Image: Jewelers’ Security Alliance
Thieves Steal 20ct. Diamond at Vegas Show
The Bottom Line
- The theft occurred on June 2 during the JCK Las Vegas trade show.
- The thieves used distraction tactics, including one engaging an employee while the other removed the diamond.
- The Jewelers’ Security Alliance has released images of the suspects but they remain unidentified.
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