Man steals $6k in jewelry in Cielo Vista Mall

EL PASO — A man is wanted by police after he stole more than $6,000 in jewelry from a business in the Cielo Vista Mall.

The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect involved in this week’s “Crime of the Week.”

The unidentified man entered the mall on a BMX-style bicycle at 4 A.M. on March 9.

After making entry, the man went to Gold & Silver, a kiosk in the mall, where he took gold earrings and some watches from the stand.

The stolen items are estimated to have a value of $6,400.

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Security cameras were able to capture the man on video and he is described to be in his 20’s with a dark complexion, a mustache, and possibly a goatee or beard.

He was seen wearing a black and white Cheech and Chong California Republic tie-dye hoodie, with white tie-dye sweatpants and a black backpack.

Authorities urge anyone with information about the suspect to call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at www.cselpaso.org.

Tipsters remain anonymous, and may qualify for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.