Baltimore-Washington Suspects Charged In NJ Jewelry Heists
By: Dan Alexander | Published: 2025-06-25 20:32:00 | Source: nj1015.com
☑️ 6 people were charged in 18 robberies of jewelry and consignment stores in 2024
☑️ They are all residents of the Baltimore/Washington area
☑️ A Cape May jeweler says they were robbed of $300K worth of items
A half dozen people from the Baltimore/Washington area have been charged in connection with 18 robberies of jewelry stores and consignment shops in 2024 New Jersey, Pennsylvania and other Mid-Atlantic states.
The robberies all involved a sledgehammer to break the glass on display cases and steal designer handbags, jewelry and other items in a short amount of time in the middle of the night, according to U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.
Bolt cutters were sometimes used to cut rope or string used in handbag displays. The items were transported across state lines. Stolen or rented…