$1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash
The supervisor for a luxury jewelry company has admitted to stealing gold, platinum, and silver from his employer to resell illegally for more than three years, earning him more than $1 million, federal authorities said.
Benjamin Preacher, 54, of North Attleboro, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of stolen goods and one count of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions on Thursday, June 6, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He will be sentenced on Sept. 18.
Preacher started working as a manufacturing supervisor for a Rhode Island jeweler that sells …
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A member of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to a plea-bargained 33 months in federal prison.
James Hurt, 48, of New York, and other members of the second-story crew worked from what the FBI called a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019.
The burglars often got into homes through unsecured upper-floor windows before seeking out cash, jewelry and guns, the FBI said
In one instance, th…
Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police
A 28-year-old man faces numerous charges after smashing the window of a jewelry store, taking more than $50,000 worth of merchandise, and pawning much of it in Westchester, police said.
The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, July 19, when Yorktown Police were sent to Yorktown Jewelers at 322 Kear St. around 3 a.m. when a burglary was reported.
According to the department, officers arrived at the store and found a smashed window in addition to other signs of a burglary, including several smashed display cases. After doing a complete check of the store, police found tha…
Suffolk County Police To Auction Jewelry, Tools, Electronics
Police on Long Island announced plans to hold a property auction next week.
The Suffolk County Police Department said the auction will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Property Section, located at 30 Yaphank Ave. in Yaphank.
SCPD said the auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will include items such as jewelry, watches, tools, landscaping equipment, electronics, iPhones, and more.
A preview of the jewelry and other items will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, police said.
Participants have to be at least 18 years old to bid, SCPD said.
From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops
Menlo Park Mall has a slew of new shopping and dining openings from Indian cuisine and American burgers to fashionable women’s wear and jewelry.
The recently opened shops include Franki, Lovisa, deo Eyewear, Nuts Factory, Banter and Joseph Jacob Jewelers.
That's not the only good news. Other store openings coming later this year include Sonoma Intimates, Indian Plate, Bang Cookies, True Food Kitchen, Shake Shack, and Akira.
Here is a synopsis of the newest stores:
Franki: Francesca’s sister brand, Franki, is a tween fashion collection whose mission is to deliver unique, free spirited …
