Madera Police Arrest 2 in $12,000 Jewelry Store Theft

Two people were arrested in connection with the theft of approximately $12,000 worth of jewelry from a Madera jewelry store, police said.

According to the Madera Police Department, an officer responded Friday to Del Sol Jewelers in the 100 block of East Yosemite Avenue after a report of jewelry theft.

Investigators determined that several individuals worked together to steal jewelry from a display case while a store employee was distracted. The stolen items were valued at about $12,000.

Through the investigation, officers identified two suspects as Kytaisha Bellinger, 46, and Shandee Rivera, 39, police said.

On Sunday, Madera police coordinated with members of his patrol team to take both suspects into custody without incident.

Bellinger and Rivera were booked into the Madera County Jail on charges of grand theft and conspiracy.

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Police said the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Madera Police Department at (559) 675-4220 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.

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