Watertown Police Investigate Jewelery Heist

The Watertown Police Dept. continues its investigation of a burglary at a store in the Watertown Mall early this (Fri.) morning.  Corpral Nic Ahmann says they received an alarm from Zales jewelery at 3:40 am. He says officers arrived on scene within three minutes, but the suspect or suspects had already left…

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Ahmann says they believe it’s a large amount of jewelry that was taken…

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A jewelry store in Sioux Falls was broken into this week. Could the two incidents be connected?

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Ahmann says anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the Watertown Police Department at (605)882-6210.  A reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible.

(courtesy KWAT, Watertown)