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Woman Steals Diamond Necklace In Front of 70-Year-Old Employee June 20, 2022 (0 comments)
San Antonio, TX--A North Side jewelry store was robbed in front of a 70-year-old woman working there.
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According to a news report, the incident occurred at a store at the Alamo Quarry Market in the 200 block of East Basse Road.
Per the report, the suspect, Leslie Hall, 39, asked the older woman to show her a diamond necklace on display in a glass case. When the employee produced the necklace in front of her, the suspect put her purse on the display case and pulled for an object covered by a cloth. She then proceeded to demand cash and the necklace.
As per the report, the employee said there wasn't any cash in the store. Hall then took the necklace and demanded a diamond bracelet while threatening to shoot the employee.
The report added that Hall then broke a glass door exit and left the store.
Investigators made the arrest after identifying a vehicle that dropped the accused at the store. The police tracked the stolen jewelry to a pawn shop.
The report noted that authorities charged hall with aggravated robbery.