Jewelry store thief makes off with two rings

A suspect stole two rings valued at more than $20,000 from a Mall of the Bluffs jewelry store Sunday.
Council Bluffs Police reports indicated witnesses said a man came into Fred Meyer Jewelry at approximately 1:35 p.m. Sunday. The man looked at several items, including engagement rings.
Reports indicated the suspect left the store and returned moments later, again looking at rings.

At some point, the man grabbed two rings - a 2-carat princess-cut diamond ring valued at $13,800 and a 1.3-carat round diamond ring worth $6,875 - and ran out of the store.

Witnesses said the suspect jumped into a blue sports utility vehicle and fled the scene. Sgt. Ray Mabbitt of the Criminal Investigation Division of the CBPD said the vehicle was recovered, but the suspect or suspects remain at large.

Mabbitt said that CID is processing the vehicle and will continue the investigation.
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (712) 328-STOP. Callers may remain anonymous.