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18-Year-Old Marine Faces Charges for $500,000 Jewelry Thefts in Houston April 23, 2024 (1 comment)
Houston, TX--An 18-year-old U.S. Marine faces charges for allegedly stealing jewelry valued at over $500,000 from two stores.
[Image via Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook]
Per an update shared on Facebook by The Precinct 4 Constable's Office of North Harris County, the first theft by the accused, Marcelo Hernandez, occurred in October at David Yurman Jewelry, where over $380,000 worth of items were stolen.
In April, Helzberg Diamond was burglarized with losses of more than $170,000.
Following an investigation, Hernandez was arrested on April 11. Per a report in Yahoo News, his military status was revealed when his dog tags appeared during his arrest. He had completed Marine boot camp in 2023, which heightened scrutiny over his alleged involvement in the thefts.
The stolen haul included 315 pieces, comprising 111 rings, 52 pairs of earrings, 70 necklaces, 30 pendants, and 52 bracelets. Most items have been recovered, although some remain missing.
Hernandez is being held on a $500,000 bond and is due in court on May 28.
Learn more in this report on Yahoo News.