Alleged organized jewelry theft from Carson City store lands one in jail, accomplice at large
A 49-year-old Romanian woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony commercial burglary, grand larceny, possession of stolen property and organized retail theft, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.
Saina Tifrac, who told authorities she's Romanian and was listed from New York, was arrested following an investigation in which high value jewelry was stolen from Northern Nevada Coin on North Carson Street.
According to the booking report, deputies were dispatched to the location, and learned that a woman, Tifrac, had been caught by a store employee and was escorted back to the business. Deputies learned there was another woman who entered the store and stole merchandise.
A deputy met with Tifrac, the suspect who was stopped by a store employee. She was found to have two high valued bracelets in her possession. The suspect who remains at large, fled the scene in a possible Jeep SUV-style vehicle. She allegedly stole four bracelets valued at $4,000.
The pair had allegedly attempted, earlier that day, to steal from the Gardnerville coin store. The store manager stated they don't believe the pair were successful in burglarizing the Douglas County store.
Based on video surveillance collected from the Carson City store and claims made by employees, CCSO investigators said it became clear the theft was an organized pre-planned event.
The report states that Tifrac and the unknown female suspect entered Northern Nevada Coin, distracted employees on multiple occasions and stole high valued items.
In once instance during the theft, Tifrac used a large amount of cash ($2,290) that was later found on her, as a prop by flashing the money at them, the report states.
Tifrac, after being confronted by store staff, fled the scene with the stolen property and was later detained. Upon being detained staff found her in possession of the stolen bracelets, valued at $3,578, and were able to regain possession of the property, the report states.
While at jail dispatch set up communication with a Romanian translator to assist with explaining Tifrac the charges she faced and the "property seizure notice." Tifrac attempted to dispute the charges and stated that it wasn't a burglary, only a theft, according to the report. Bail: $20,000.
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