Seattle thieves steal the jewelry right off victims’ necks
Aug 23, 2012, 2:35 PM | Updated: 4:02 pm
Seattle Police are looking for suspects in a string of street robberies.
The spree began on August 14 when two men snatched one jade and two gold necklaces right off of a woman’s neck.
In just over a week, more than 20 people have been targeted in the robbery spree spanning Beacon Hill and the Rainier Valley.
Detective Renee Witt calls it ” crimes of opportunity.”
Robbers take what they have to get, the escape as quickly as possible, and don’t look for a fight.
All of the robberies have been in public including bus stops and grocery stores.
