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Fourth Suspect In $17K Wilton Jewelry Story Heist Arrested
The fourth and final suspect wanted in a jewelry heist has been arrested by Wilton Police.
Jorge Miranda, 39, of Astoria, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 5, at Green Haven Correctional in New York, for his part in the 2017 heist at an area jewelry store, said the Wilton Police.
Miranda, who had just finished serving another sentence was extradited back to Wilton to face larceny charges for the alleged theft of more than $17,000 in jewels from Campus Jewelers in Wilton Center.
The heist took place around 2:30 p.m., Oct. 18, 2017, when three women distracted two salespersons by havin…
Woman Accused Of Stealing $17,000 From Wilton Jewelry Store
A Queens woman was arrested by police in Fairfield County in connection with the theft of $17,000 in jewels from an area jeweler in 2017.
Paula Hurtado, 38, of Astoria, was picked up at Bedford Correctional Center by Wilton police on an active warrant and extradited her to Connecticut to face felony larceny charges, the Wilton Police Department said.
Hurtado's arrest is three of four stemming from a 2017 investigation where the suspects conducted a distraction type larceny at Campus Jewelers, police said.
The heist took place around 2:30 p.m., Oct. 18, 2017, when three women dist…