Overview
- Police report several unarmed street robberies since late October in Worcester that targeted gold jewelry from mostly elderly victims.
- Victims describe a tactic in which the suspect acts overly familiar with hugs or handshakes or attempts a swap using fake jewelry.
- Detectives say the crimes typically involve two people, with a woman approaching the victim and a man driving the getaway vehicle.
- Surveillance images were made public along with a vehicle photo, and police highlighted a black Chevy Tahoe and a brown Kia or Hyundai sedan.
- Worcester police ask anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651, warning the pair may change clothing, hairstyles, head coverings, or vehicles.