A U.S. Marine was arrested Thursday in Texas after he was identified as a suspect in two separate heists, according to Fox Houston.
Marcelo Hernandez, 18, was arrested over a series of high-stakes jewelry heists in Harris County. Hernandez is accused of stealing over half a million dollars in valuables from several jewelry stores, Fox Houston reported, citing Constable Mark Herman of Harris County Precinct 4.
“This is what we term a ‘serial jewelry store burglar,’” Herman said, the outlet reported.
Hernandez’s alleged criminal activities came to light shortly after he returned from Marine Corps boot camp. He was reportedly recorded on security footage using a sledgehammer to break into jewelry stores such as David Yurman and Helzberg Diamonds at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall. He allegedly carried out the heists clad in black, typically striking after business hours.
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