"At Tiffany's flagship store, Wan used distraction techniques and a fake ring to swap out a $225,000 diamond ring."
"Wan's tactics - quick, skillful hand movements, misdirection and the strategic use of replica jewelry - are hallmarks of the high-end thefts that earned him international notoriety."
Yaorong Wan, a 50-year-old jewel thief from Queens, pleaded guilty to stealing luxury rings worth over $260,000 from Tiffany & Co. and Cartier using clever sleight-of-hand techniques. He replaced a $225,000 diamond ring with a fake at Tiffany and pocketed a $24,000 Cartier ring while distracting the staff. Wan's extensive criminal history includes thefts across multiple countries, and he has gained notoriety for his skillful execution of high-end thefts. His arrests trace back to 2018 and include significant jewelry thefts in South Korea, New Jersey, and more.
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