Man charged for Placencia jewelry store robbery

Posted: Tuesday, March 11, 2014. 5:45 pm CST.

Lionel Vasquez
(Charged with robbery)

PATRICK E. JONES Reporting: One month after a jewelry story robbery in Placencia village, police have nabbed a man they believe was involved.

The suspect, identified as Lionel Vasquez, is a resident of Seine Bight village and police today announced that he has been charged for the crime of robbery.

Lionel Vasquez
(Charged for theft)

The jewelry store robbery happened in the month of February and police say that their investigation has so far led to the recovery of $19,000 worth of stolen loot.

Five pieces of jewelry with an estimated value of $4,500 have still not been recovered by authorities.

The police in Placencia village is asking anyone with information that could assist in the recovery of the remaining stolen jewelry to contact them as soon as possible.

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