Editor’s Note
A serial ‘jewel thief’ is targeting Córdoba merchants, with multiple complaints linking an elderly woman to thefts dating back to 2021. Using a consistent ruse—posing as a chatty customer—she exploits moments of distraction to steal. Security footage has captured her methods, yet the pattern persists, raising urgent concerns for local businesses.
Córdoba: Multiple Complaints: The ‘Jewel Thief’ Strikes Again, Alarming Merchants
The ‘jewel thief’ has once again raised alarms among merchants. According to complaints from several jewelry stores, an elderly woman is allegedly involved in a series of repeated thefts at various shops in the city. Her modus operandi is always the same: she presents herself as a customer, strikes up a conversation with the saleswomen, and, taking advantage of a moment of distraction, steals merchandise.
The thefts are not recent occurrences. Owners claim that similar incidents have been recorded since 2021, and the woman has traveled through different areas of the city, from the center to commercial districts on the outskirts. In most cases, the maneuvers have been captured on security cameras, and merchants have filed corresponding complaints, warning about the repetition of the modus operandi.
The most recent case occurred yesterday at a wholesale jewelry store on Colón Street, where the woman managed to take several rings. The person serving her noticed her strange attitude and realized the items were missing from the counter, so they reviewed the security cameras and tried to detain her.
Merchants are calling for vigilance and warning about the persistence of this thief, who continues to roam the city, as there has been no response after the complaints filed.