Jewelry Heist Suspect Arrested, Second Suspect Still At Large: St. Pete Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A man was arrested for his role in a jewelry heist last month, as investigators continue to look for a second suspect, St. Pete police said in a news release.

Savon Hunter, 32, is accused in the burglary of Old Northeast Jewelers, 1131 4th Street N.

Hunter and another suspect used a sledgehammer to break into the back door of the closed store on Jan. 28 around 2 a.m., police said. They stole about $45,000 in jewelry and a gun.

Detectives found Hunter and arrested him.

He faces numerous charges, including armed burglary, dealing in stolen property, false verification of ownership, possession of a controlled substance (crack cocaine) and driving with a suspended license with knowledge, police said.

Anyone with information about the second suspect, who is still at large, is asked to contact St. Pete police at 727-893-7780 or text “SPPD” and the tip to TIP411.

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