Recognize These Suspected Cabazon Jewelry Thieves? Police Need Your Help

CABAZON, CA - Sheriff's deputies are seeking the public's assistance in locating a man and woman suspected of stealing a gold watch and other jewelry items from two Riverside County businesses.

The suspects are accused of taking an 18K gold watch from the Kay Jewelers at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon on June 23. A month later, they allegedly hit up the Top Dollar Gold Exchange in Temecula, according to sheriff's Sgt. Richard Beatty.

According to Beatty, the M.O. in both alleged crimes was similar.

"The male suspect distracted the employee, while the female suspect concealed the watch," Beatty said of the Cabazon incident. "The two left the location without paying for the watch."

"In July 2016, the pair committed a similar theft at the Top Dollar Gold Exchange in Temecula," he added.

The woman is described as 30 to 40 years old, weighing 190 to 250 pounds, with gold capped teeth. She was last seen wearing a white and black scarf around her head and a long blue and purple skirt.

The man is described as 18 to 23 years old, weighing between 190 to 200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black polo shirt and blue jeans with a large gold belt buckle.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects was asked to call the sheriff's Cabazon Station at (951) 922-7100 or email at cabazonstation@riversidesheriff.org.

– City News Service contributed to this report. Images courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.