St. Paul Man Charged Following Woodbury Jewelry Heist

If you’re planning on committing a crime, it’s probably a good idea to make sure the getaway car has enough gas.

A St. Paul man suspected in an Oct. 17 Woodbury jewelry theft was arrested 30-40 minutes after the break-in when his car ran out of gas in Newport.

Carl Junior Jordan, 23, faces one count of second-degree burglary following the incident at the 6800 block of Orchard Ridge Trail in Woodbury.

on Oct. 17 were called about a suspicious person near the intersection of Orchard Ridge Trail and Kalen Drive in Woodbury, according to the criminal complaint. A short time later, Newport police reported that a man—later identified as Jordan—was on the side of the road at Glen Road and 10^th Street after his car ran out of gas.

He was acting antsy and nervous, according to the complaint, and matched the description of the individual involved in the Woodbury break-in. He was also driving a white Chevrolet similar to one reported near the home at the time of the theft. 

More than 130 items of jewelry worth $8,172 were recovered from Jordan’s vehicle, according to the complaint. The total value of items stolen was estimated at $13,172 to $18,172; a Rolex watch belonging to the homeowner was not found.

If convicted, Jordan faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.