| SUSPECTS |
Woman, in 40's |
Man, ex-con, in 30's |
Young man in 20's |
| ACTIVITY AT TIME OF ROBBERY (probable cause) |
Owner of jewelry store. Had worked in the store that day.
Was observed meeting with jewelry appraiser in 'bad' part of town earlier. |
Notorious jewel thief, paroled from prison.
Crime statistics show that a large fraction of ex-cons return to criminal behavior.
Police had observed the man in the area of the jewelry store.
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Busboy at restaurant near jewelry store. Was seen running down the street near the store late at night (after midnight).
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| MOTIVE |
Would collect on theft insurance; if she had 'arranged' for the robbery, she'd also still have the jewels.
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Had returned to theft/fencing of jewelry for money |
Was in need of money to support his family; his hours at the restaurant had been cut way back.
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| ALIBI |
Had gone home from the store not feeling well. Spent evening alone at home.
As far as the appraiser -- he was a friend of a friend. |
Had gone to a crowded movie by himself. Ticket taker could neither confirm nor deny that the man had indeed gone to that theater.
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Had worked the late shift and was running down the street to catch the bus. |
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