News brief: Stockpile of suspected stolen jewelry uncovered in Glenoma

By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter

Hundreds of pieces of jewelry believed to have been stolen in various burglaries during the past year in the east end of Lewis County have been recovered at a residence in Glenoma, and the sheriff’s office is looking to reunite the pieces with their rightful owners.

The cache of goods was found by detectives on Friday following a complex investigation conducted over several weeks, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.

“It is believed many victims may not have reported the theft of their jewelry and/or may be unaware any is missing,” the sheriff’s office states in a news release today.

Much of the find is costume jewelry dating from the 1960s, 70s and 80s, according to Chief Deputy Stacy Brown.

Among the pieces are earrings, broaches, bracelets, necklaces, tie clasps, specialized pins, watches, belly dancing chains, tourist collection coins, rings, and cuff links. They are being held in the custody of the sheriff’s office.

Brown indicates an investigation is ongoing, so authorities are not releasing further details about the recovery of the items.

Members of the public are asked to call detective Gene Seiber at 360-740-1324 if they believe they are missing any of the aforementioned described jewelry. They will need to provide specific description of the jewelry prior to it being released, Brown states.

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