West Chester Man Jailed After Swiping Engagement Ring, Police Say

A 22-year-old West Chester man is in Chester County Prison after police say he stole an engagement ring and other jewels from a home on the 1200 block of Knollwood Drive.

On Monday, West Goshen Police responded to the home after they received a report that the $2,000 ring had been stolen. According to court documents, the victim suspected that an acquaintance had taken the ring.

West Goshen Police say they asked other local law enforcement agencies if they knew of the suspect, and if so, had he sold jewelry at any establishments in their areas. West Whiteland police answered in the affirmative; the defendant, they said, had sold “numerous” pieces of jewelry in their township.

The victim was shown photos of the jewelry in question, and identified pieces as their own, police say.

The defendant was located on Tuesday, and police say he admitted to stealing the jewels, including the engagement ring. Police say the man added that he sold parts of the ring at two separate locations, one in Delaware County and the second in Philadelphia. Police are currently trying to recover the ring.

The defendant was charged with five counts of theft and five counts of receiving stolen property. He faces preliminary hearing on April 23.