Aug 21, 2020

1 distracted employee, 1 stole diamond rings at Salina mall

Posted Aug 21, 2020 2:24 PM
Police are looking for information about 2 suspects in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Salina.<b>&nbsp;</b>Photo Crimestoppers
Police are looking for information about 2 suspects in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Salina. Photo Crimestoppers

SALINA—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery and have released security camera images.

Aug. 9, through Aug. 10, two individuals were in Riddle’s Jewelry at the Central Mall in Salina.

While one person distracted an employee, the other person took two ring display flats, containing numerous diamond rings. The value of the stolen items was $28,000.

A photograph was obtained of the suspects. One was described as a Black male, 30-40s, wearing a black ball cap, a light blue t-shirt and dark shorts. He was accompanied by a Black female, 30-40s, with a blue striped dress.

If you have any information concerning this event or identification of the individuals, call Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS, text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637), or visit https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/createreport/anonymous/salina.org to submit a web tip.

You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000, and you are not required to give your name. 2020-23190.