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Poohsan · 25 August 2010, 04:17 AM

Just saw this on the news....

http://www.glendalenewspress.com/new...,7007485.story

GLENDALE — Police detectives released surveillance footage on Monday that shows a man minutes before he allegedly steals a $9,200 Rolex watch from a jewelry store in the Glendale Galleria.

Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the man who stole the Rolex "Deep Sea" watch Aug. 2 from Classic Design while store clerks had stepped away, police said.

"The biggest thing is that we want to put a name to a face," Glendale Police Det. Keith James said.

The alleged thief walked into the store about 11:39 a.m. and approached a store clerk about a watch in a glass display case, James said.

While inquiring about the watch, the man asked about repairing his luxury cell phone, police said.

The store clerk became distracted and placed the watch on a chair behind the jewelry counter, James said.

When the clerk left the room, video footage shows the man walking behind the counter while on the cell phone, James said.

After sitting on the chair, the man then grabbed either a folder or paper, swooped up the watch, put it in his pants pocket and walked out, James said.

The store clerk returned to find the man and the watch gone. Unable to recall the watch's location, she and other clerks reviewed surveillance videos and then immediately called police.

The theft appears to be a crime of opportunity, James said.

The store was also burglarized in January when four masked men smashed several glass display cases overnight and stole at least $150,000 worth of high-priced jewelry.

In store owner Peter Siow's more than 20 years of operating a business in Glendale, he said he has never experienced as much crime as in the past year-and-a-half.

"Maybe it's just a sign of the times," he said.

The clerk has been upset about the theft, especially since she and other employees struggle to sell the high-end pieces, he added.

"You work so hard … with this economy," Siow said. "It's wrong."

Anyone with details about the watch or alleged thief is asked to call James at (818) 548-2097.

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2010, 04:20 AM

wow!!!!

Numismatist · 25 August 2010, 04:28 AM

What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'? And if he has one, why is he stealing a Rolex?

RJC · 25 August 2010, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'?

My bet is a Vertu.....

http://www.vertu.com/in-en/#in-en_discover-vertu

Poohsan · 25 August 2010, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'? And if he has one, why is he stealing a Rolex?

'luxury cell phone' see the link below.
Not my cup of tea. But someone must be buying them.

https://store.vertu.com/en/product/7...tainless+Steel

DCgator · 25 August 2010, 05:10 AM

Thief has a big pair of balls and $hit for brains!

1000ftSub · 25 August 2010, 05:17 AM

Thats sad, i am also surprised because the sales people never take the watch out of the case without going into the viewing room, but they got a good picture of him and hopefully someone turns him in and the DSSD is returned.

Route 66 · 25 August 2010, 05:18 AM

WOW

I was in that mall over the weekend!!!

GradyPhilpott · 30 August 2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DCgator

Thief has a big pair of balls and $hit for brains!

ObscureLight · 25 August 2010, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'? And if he has one, why is he stealing a Rolex?

That lowlife probably stole that phone as well

GradyPhilpott · 30 August 2010, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'? And if he has one, why is he stealing a Rolex?

http://www.luxurycellphones.org/

David Woo · 25 August 2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

wow!!!!

jeez, we were just there, I don't remember anyone running after us, but we were damn fast, lol.
DW

jianliu1 · 25 August 2010, 04:41 AM

man i hope the police catch this guy

tifosi · 25 August 2010, 04:48 AM

I was wondering why I was able to buy that Deep Sea for $2000....
But seriously hope they catch him. Don't these people know that surveillance cameras exist?? especially in a jewelry store.

Poohsan · 25 August 2010, 04:50 AM

I'm sure that AD's sales person is going to get a talking to.

mjm800 · 25 August 2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Poohsan

I'm sure that AD's sales person is going to get a talking to.

By talknig to do you mean fired. My AD knows me and they never let me or any watch I am looking at out of their sight.

Joey_V · 25 August 2010, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mjm800

By talknig to do you mean fired. My AD knows me and they never let me or any watch I am looking at out of their sight.

My AD knows me and there have been many times where I was left with 3 Rolexes while they stepped away. I think your AD doesn't trust you.... I wonder what it takes to get him to trust you more.

sond86 · 25 August 2010, 11:22 AM

Couldn't agree more, I've been permitted to go outside and see it in daylight

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

My AD knows me and there have been many times where I was left with 3 Rolexes while they stepped away. I think your AD doesn't trust you.... I wonder what it takes to get him to trust you more.

Chipmunk · 25 August 2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sond86

Couldn't agree more, I've been permitted to go outside and see it in daylight

My AD allowed me to even take it home.........as long as paid for it.

mjm800 · 25 August 2010, 04:52 AM

Just goes to show a theif can be anybody. Even a well dressed middle aged man who looks like a potential customer.

Joey_V · 25 August 2010, 04:55 AM

He looks well-to-do....

I wonder if he planned this mini-heist or was it a last minute move of desperation.

Rolesor · 25 August 2010, 06:04 AM

anyone have a link to the video?

sleddog · 25 August 2010, 11:00 AM

Amazing.....

Dr. Robert · 25 August 2010, 11:06 AM

That place has had bad luck, the big pre-dawn smash & grab a little while back, & now this.
The last time I was there was on a Saturday, at 1pm, there was one salesman helping us & I didn't notice anyone(staff) else close by & it's not a small shop.

chris russell · 25 August 2010, 11:30 AM

How does somebody get to the age of an adult and still be that goddamned stupid and useless? These people make me sick. I hate thieves.

sea-dweller · 25 August 2010, 11:54 AM

Wow, unbelievable !

kenhiraihnl · 25 August 2010, 12:19 PM

Trust me...when they catch the guy, he'll get off light because it's 'just' a property crime, the jails are too full, he probably doesn't have a record, he has a sob story about losing his job and needing to feed his kids, etc., etc. The polo shirt watch bandit will strike again, and again, and again, driving up liability insurance costs for jewelers and prices for us...

paverman · 25 August 2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenhiraihnl

Trust me...when they catch the guy, he'll get off light because it's 'just' a property crime, the jails are too full, he probably doesn't have a record, he has a sob story about losing his job and needing to feed his kids, etc., etc. The polo shirt watch bandit will strike again, and again, and again, driving up liability insurance costs for jewelers and prices for us...

I agree that he'll probably get off easy. Doesn't make it right, though. Too many people today don't think about or care how their actions affect others. I'm a firm believer in what goes around comes around. He'll get his.

tulsaokusa · 25 August 2010, 01:35 PM

Maybe he's an unemployed secret shopper gone wild.

LordNinja · 25 August 2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonsundberg

Maybe he's an unemployed secret shopper gone wild.

Hahahaha

25 August 2010, 04:17 AM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	Man caught on tape stealing Rolex from Glendale Galleria jewelry store Just saw this on the news.... http://www.glendalenewspress.com/new...,7007485.story GLENDALE — Police detectives released surveillance footage on Monday that shows a man minutes before he allegedly steals a $9,200 Rolex watch from a jewelry store in the Glendale Galleria. Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying the man who stole the Rolex "Deep Sea" watch Aug. 2 from Classic Design while store clerks had stepped away, police said. "The biggest thing is that we want to put a name to a face," Glendale Police Det. Keith James said. The alleged thief walked into the store about 11:39 a.m. and approached a store clerk about a watch in a glass display case, James said. While inquiring about the watch, the man asked about repairing his luxury cell phone, police said. The store clerk became distracted and placed the watch on a chair behind the jewelry counter, James said. When the clerk left the room, video footage shows the man walking behind the counter while on the cell phone, James said. After sitting on the chair, the man then grabbed either a folder or paper, swooped up the watch, put it in his pants pocket and walked out, James said. The store clerk returned to find the man and the watch gone. Unable to recall the watch's location, she and other clerks reviewed surveillance videos and then immediately called police. The theft appears to be a crime of opportunity, James said. The store was also burglarized in January when four masked men smashed several glass display cases overnight and stole at least $150,000 worth of high-priced jewelry. In store owner Peter Siow's more than 20 years of operating a business in Glendale, he said he has never experienced as much crime as in the past year-and-a-half. "Maybe it's just a sign of the times," he said. The clerk has been upset about the theft, especially since she and other employees struggle to sell the high-end pieces, he added. "You work so hard … with this economy," Siow said. "It's wrong." Anyone with details about the watch or alleged thief is asked to call James at (818) 548-2097. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

25 August 2010, 04:20 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	wow!!!! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2010, 04:28 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	What the %^^& is a 'luxury cell phone'? And if he has one, why is he stealing a Rolex? __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

25 August 2010, 04:48 AM	#14
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I was wondering why I was able to buy that Deep Sea for $2000.... But seriously hope they catch him. Don't these people know that surveillance cameras exist?? especially in a jewelry store. __________________ Russ

25 August 2010, 04:50 AM	#15
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	I'm sure that AD's sales person is going to get a talking to. __________________ 1680, 1675, 116610LN, GMT Master II, Explorer II, Tudor Big Block 79170

25 August 2010, 05:10 AM	#6
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Thief has a big pair of balls and $hit for brains!

25 August 2010, 05:17 AM	#7
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Thats sad, i am also surprised because the sales people never take the watch out of the case without going into the viewing room, but they got a good picture of him and hopefully someone turns him in and the DSSD is returned.

25 August 2010, 05:18 AM	#8
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	WOW I was in that mall over the weekend!!!

25 August 2010, 04:41 AM	#13
jianliu1 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: athens ga Watch: milgauss ,pam 312 Posts: 75	man i hope the police catch this guy

25 August 2010, 04:52 AM	#20
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	Just goes to show a theif can be anybody. Even a well dressed middle aged man who looks like a potential customer. __________________

25 August 2010, 04:55 AM	#21
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	He looks well-to-do.... I wonder if he planned this mini-heist or was it a last minute move of desperation. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

25 August 2010, 06:04 AM	#22
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	anyone have a link to the video? __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

25 August 2010, 11:00 AM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Amazing..... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

25 August 2010, 11:06 AM	#24
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	That place has had bad luck, the big pre-dawn smash & grab a little while back, & now this. The last time I was there was on a Saturday, at 1pm, there was one salesman helping us & I didn't notice anyone(staff) else close by & it's not a small shop. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

25 August 2010, 11:30 AM	#25
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	How does somebody get to the age of an adult and still be that goddamned stupid and useless? These people make me sick. I hate thieves.

25 August 2010, 11:54 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Wow, unbelievable ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

25 August 2010, 12:19 PM	#27
kenhiraihnl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Hawaii Watch: 5512 Posts: 911	Trust me...when they catch the guy, he'll get off light because it's 'just' a property crime, the jails are too full, he probably doesn't have a record, he has a sob story about losing his job and needing to feed his kids, etc., etc. The polo shirt watch bandit will strike again, and again, and again, driving up liability insurance costs for jewelers and prices for us... __________________ Rolex Milgauss GV (100m 330 feet) (2010) * Rolex Submariner 5512 (200m 660 feet) (1961)

25 August 2010, 01:35 PM	#29
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	Maybe he's an unemployed secret shopper gone wild.

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