JUNEAU, Alaska — A man suspected of hiding in the Juneau Costco store and stealing $41,000 in jewelry after it closed has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
The 31-year-old suspect was arrested early Wednesday afternoon, the Juneau Empire reported. He had not been formally charged as of midmorning Thursday, the Juneau district attorney’s office said.
Juneau police said a burglary alarm was triggered at the store at 10:33 p.m. Sept. 17.
A witness told officers he saw a man running from the business in an industrial area of Lemon Creek.
Officers found no signs of forced entry.
However, when they were let inside by Costco staff, they found a smashed jewelry case. Missing were watches, rings, and necklaces.
Police said it was likely the burglar entered during business hours, waited for the store to close and committed the theft.
Police on Wednesday said they made the arrest with help from state and federal agencies.
The suspect was found in possession of illegal drugs. A woman with the suspect also was holding drugs and was arrested, police said.
Police recovered $32,000 in missing jewelry but said several pieces, including watches, remain missing.
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