Vancouver Island jewelry dealer targeted by thieves for 22nd time – BC
A Vancouver Island jewelry dealer says he’s taking a hard look at whether he wants to stay in business, after being broken into yet again.
Jeff Ross, who owns Gold Silver Guy shops in Nanaimo, Qualicum and Duncan, said the break-in Tuesday night was his 22nd in 25 years and the fifth this year alone.
What’s more, this is the third time thieves have been able to get into one of his shops through an unconventional method, and one he has little to no defense against.
The thieves, he said, were able to break through a wall of concrete cinder blocks at his Qualicum location, before cutting out the security system and eventually breaking into the safe.
“They had ample time to empty the safe out,” he said. “At first glance, in excess of $60,000 without insurance.”
It’s the second time this year that thieves have made off with over $60,000 in a break-in, according to Ross, who added no one will insure him anymore.
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