Alleged Jewel Thief Who Was Confronted in Gloucester Township Home Captured: Police

Gloucester Township, NJ -- A jewel thief who was confronted by an Evergreen Avenue resident in his home was arrested in Virginia on Tuesday, Gloucester Township Police said.

Travis W. Gary, 24, of Blackwood, was arrested at his place of employment in Henrico, Virginia by members of the US Marshals Service. He is currently incarcerated in the Henrico County Jail awaiting to be transferred to New Jersey.

He is charged with one count each of burglary, theft and criminal mischief with bail set at $10,000 full cash.

Police identified Gary as the suspect in a burglary at a home on Evergreen Avenue on Jan. 19. At 10 a.m. that day, the homeowner returned to find a jewel thief in his home. After a brief confrontation, the thief escaped.

Gloucester Township Police identified Gary as the thief following an investigation, but he had already left the area before being identified.

The attached sketch of the suspect was previously provided