Woman Whose Home was Burgled Wants Grandmother's Ring Back

Photo: Tiffany Eason would like to see her grandmother’s ring returned to her after it was stolen Tuesday, Aug. 25 during a burglary.

Morris resident Tiffany Eason’s house was robbed Tuesday, Aug. 25. Whoever did it took around $1,000 and five rings. Her boyfriend’s grandfather’s rosary that contained his ashes was also taken. But Eason doesn’t care about the money. The burglars can keep that stuff. She just wants the family heirlooms back, specifically the ring she was given by her grandmother, Leona Watchinski, who had it for over 50 years. It was the only thing Tiffany had left of her.

“I would do anything to get that ring back,” Eason said. “It’s my whole life. My grandmother passed away three years ago. My grandfather gave it to her over 50 years ago. She wore it every single day of her life.”

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While she was on her death bed, she wouldn’t let anyone but Tiffany take it off.

“It means the world to me,” she said.

A report has been filed with the police and they’re looking into it, but so far no charges have been brought against anybody.

Police took some items from the house to fingerprint them and they told Eason they’d look into the names that were given. They also told her to be on the lookout at any pawn shops.

Detective Sergeant R.H. Coleman with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office said they don’t have anyone in mind right now who may have committed the burglary, but Eason is doing the right thing trying to get the word out there to get her ring returned.

“A lot of people watch the news and a lot of people read newspapers,” Coleman said. “I think she’s doing a good job with that.”

One of the problems with getting information from pawn shops, Coleman said, is that since they paid money for the merchandise, they may not want to give it up.

“But then again, there are some that are very helpful,” Coleman said.

Because Eason’s ring is so distinguished and stands out, the chances of it being melted down are lowered and some pawn shops might try to resell it, according to Coleman.

“That might be a little more of a benefit to her,” he said.

If you have any information you can call Crime Stoppers at 815-942-9667. You can remain anonymous and a reward of up to $5,000 is offered.

Eason said she doesn’t care how the ring is returned, she just wants it back.

“If anybody knows anything and has it, just drop it off at my house. You don’t even have to come forth about who it was. That ring means my life to me,” she said.