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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.

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