A south Edmonton business has offered a reward to whoever can identify the two men that allegedly stole jewelry on Wednesday afternoon.
Betty Reitan, the owner of the Old Strathcona Antique Mall, told CTV News the two men were in the store for two hours. They tried to buy a number of things, including baseball cards and $3,000-diamond earrings, but the credit card they were using failed.
“It turns out that right in front of us, they palmed a set of diamond earrings,” Reitan said. “They knew exactly what they were after. It’s something that can be easily pawned.”
Yesterday, these 2 guys came into our store and tried the standard fake credit card scam.. managed to palm a pair of diamond earrings. 1st person to name the guy in the Jays cap, as well as info (car license plate, address, phone) will earn $500. Email betty@oldstrathconamall.com pic.twitter.com/FpJHyihvmQ
— Old S. Antique Mall (@EdmAntiqueMall) December 13, 2018
Reitan said theft and fraud increases in the holiday season.
“This is our livelihood. It hurts us when this happens.”
The store offered $500 to the first person that identifies the man wearing a Blue Jays hat, as well as his licence plate, address and phone.
Edmonton police are investigating the alleged theft.
