In total, 14 thefts have been reported, with many of the victims being older members of the local Asian Indian community.

The Redmond Police Department urges community members to remain vigilant following a series of 14 jewelry thefts in Redmond, including one robbery and two attempted robberies on September 19, 2024. The suspects are believed to be part of an organized crime group specifically… pic.twitter.com/rdJT8moL6S

One victim was then targeted while picking up a child from school, and another was forcibly held down during the crime, police said. Bellevue police said a synopsis of each crime

Jewelry thefts that troubled Bellevue earlier this summer appear to have resurfaced, with three incidents reported within an hour on September 17, according to the Bellevue Police Department. Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions when approached by strangers.