Long Beach man who bragged about crime on Instagram pleads guilty to $2.6-million jewelry heist
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Tharpe, 39, of Long Beach pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to participating in a $2.6-million jewelry heist, showcasing the unraveling of a brash crime spree.
Several clues, including a mobile phone left at the scene, led investigators to Tharpe and his crew, leading to the unraveling of the $2.6 million theft.
The robbery crew's approach caught the attention of police, prompting a connection between Tharpe and the rental vehicle used during the Beverly Hills jewelry theft.
Tharpe recorded a video before the robbery showing himself and accomplices in matching outfits, which ultimately linked them to the crime captured on surveillance.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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