Thieves Steal $45K In Diamonds, Valuables From Salesman's Car

HUMBLE, TX — The Humble Police Department and Houston Crime Stoppers are looking for two men who may have targeted a jewelry salesman and made off with nearly $50,000 in merchandise and valuables.

The theft happened Feb. 11 at about 6:25 p.m. at a restaurant in the 20300 block of Interstate 69 in Humble.

The jewelry salesman, who was in Houston on business, was having dinner at an Humble area restaurant when the incident occurred, KPRC reported.

According a press release from Crime Stoppers, two men driving a white Toyota 4 Runner pulled into the parking lot and parked next to the victim's vehicle.

Detectives said one of the men got out of backseat and shattered the victims rear passenger window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a black bag filled with valuables totaling over $45,000.

Both suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction of travel. The first suspect is a black male wearing a black shirt and dark colored pants.

The second suspect, who was driving the 4Runner, was described as a black male wearing a white T-shirt.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).

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