Robbery Robbed of Rolex Day Date 40 228206 in Southern California

[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Cassidyanne

You must live in or near Inspirada, in Henderson, Nv. I just sold my house there.

Correct

Sold and moved out of state.

[Metalmonster]

Originally Posted by Modiferous

I was contacted by RolexForums username
Ls702
https://www.rolexforums.com/member.php?u=273265
who called himself Jayden.

Jayden told me that his brother in law “Jason” was looking to buy a Day Date platinum 40, and made a reasonable offer for the watch. I asked for Jason’s cell phone number, which he gave as an area code 707 number.

Jason and Jayden are obviously the same person.

Jayden used a gmail address,
Ls702raiders@gmail.com

Jason a protonmail address,
jprimo@protonmail.com

Jason, who is African American, about 5’10 – 6’0” in height, medium build, shoulder length dreadlocks,
and I exchanged a number of texts and had several phone conversations over the course of the next few days. Jason claimed that he lived in northern California, came from Lake County, and was in the cannabis industry, as a former grower and current middle man between growers and dispensaries.

Jason provided me via text before I agreed to meet him, with his ID but the police and I have reason to believe that it was a fake ID (fake name Jason Bergman) or possibly not his own ID, but this is still being investigated. The picture on the ID was not of Jason, BUT…good video was taken of Jason and his vehicle during this robbery, and facial recognition may be used to track him down.

During the course of the conversations I received certain key details about Jason, which I will keep private for now, but if you are contacted or have been contacted by anyone fitting this description please PM me immediately because he may have targeted other victims.

Jason led me to believe that he was flying in from northern California that morning, and was taking an Uber from the airport to a jewelry store that he picked for authentication of the watch.

I arrived at the jewelry store some ten minutes before Jason. When Jason arrived, he reeked of marijuana and was dressed shabbily, in tan pants and a sort of down vest. As I was digesting this, and he realized that I was suspicious of him, he grabbed the case that contained my watch and ran out of the jewelry store. Unfortunately, this jewelry store failed to lock the door when we customers were inside, although later in the day, when another customer arrived, they did lock the door for that customer.

I chased Jason and actually caught up to him and grabbed his shoulder. He punched my arm away to break the grip I had on him, and ran into a parked beige SUV around the corner with California plates, and drove off. I probably could have caught him, and I am an athletic person and was angry enough to start pounding on him, but I had promised my wife before I started selling any watches in person that if it ever got to a situation where someone tried to get my watch, that I would just give it up and not struggle. This promise to my wife was in the back of my mind as I was chasing Jason.

When I first started chasing Jason, another African American male outside the store seemed to be blocking my way and shoving his cell phone in my face, saying, “Here’s my phone if you need to call the police.” I thought that he was in on the whole thing, and there to delay me, so I just ignored him. However, that guy stayed behind and gave his ID and name to the police, so I don’t think he was involved with the robbery, although the police are still investigating.

Again, if any of the above:
African American
Claiming to be in the cannabis industry
Claiming to be from Northern California
Very knowledgeable about the lack of availability of Rolexes from the AD
Knows that AD will not authenticate Rolexes
Seemed to know that a Rolex that is polished (mine was not) is worth more than one that has never been polished
Smooth talker talking about how he owns a stainless Daytona, and a couple of Audemars

Description again, African American, medium build 5’10” – 6’0”, shoulder length dreadlocks,

If anyone matching any of the above particulars has contacted or does contact you regarding sale or purchase of a watch, please PM me immediately as this is an active robbery investigation with the police.

I’ve hired a private investigator and a reward is being posted along with Jason’s pictures from the jewelry store video. If Jason wants to have the watch returned to the jewelry store, I will drop charges. Even in California, robbery is a serious crime. I was injured chasing him my ankle got twisted leaping over two railings to catch up to him and I can't walk very well today.

Robbed of Rolex Day Date 40 platinum 228206 in Southern California

Sad to report that the watch theft that Modiferous others reported has continued.

I was robbed yesterday by what sounds to be the same guy of my gold Nautilus (5711/1R-001) in Los Gatos, CA just outside of a watch store. He PM'd me here by the name of Kareem Parker (Username: Parkerbro) and said he wanted to purchase my watch which was previously listed, but wanted an independent shop to authenticate it. I agreed. We met in broad daylight in a prominent area where you would not suspect anyone to pull a fast one. In our communications, he provided a fake ID that roughly resembled him though of an older person. Number he used to communicate with me was 408-662-3463. Watch Movement was 5888179/6061301.

Guy had the same description. Long black and grey dreadlocks nearly down to his waist. Build was slim and roughly 5'10" between 150-160 lbs. He came with two accomplices that were initially out of sight but were keeping an eye on him to ensure the robbery was successful. He asked to try it on and within the blink of an eye he was sprinting full speed. Tried to chase after but he was too quick. Didn't see him get into a car as he was weaving in between alleys.

Here's a video link of "Kareem" face for anyone interested or if you come across this character.

https://ring.com/share/81af5466-f835...d-b6a829e98257

Hopefully someone reads this and avoids a similar fate.

[sski]

so sorry to hear.
how come this person's not nabbed despite clear descriptions, paper trails, picture / footage etc?

sickening. i hope you're able to track down that precious watch

[SSMOKE]

WOW. Sorry for your loss. SHAMELESS. Hope he
gets caught and you get your watch back.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Metalmonster

Sad to report that the watch theft that Modiferous others reported has continued.

I was robbed yesterday by what sounds to be the same guy of my gold Nautilus (5711/1R-001) in Los Gatos, CA just outside of a watch store. He PM'd me here by the name of Kareem Parker (Username: Parkerbro) and said he wanted to purchase my watch which was previously listed, but wanted an independent shop to authenticate it. I agreed. We met in broad daylight in a prominent area where you would not suspect anyone to pull a fast one. In our communications, he provided a fake ID that roughly resembled him though of an older person. Number he used to communicate with me was 408-662-3463. Watch Movement was 5888179/6061301.

Guy had the same description. Long black and grey dreadlocks nearly down to his waist. Build was slim and roughly 5'10" between 150-160 lbs. He came with two accomplices that were initially out of sight but were keeping an eye on him to ensure the robbery was successful. He asked to try it on and within the blink of an eye he was sprinting full speed. Tried to chase after but he was too quick. Didn't see him get into a car as he was weaving in between alleys.

Here's a video link of "Kareem" face for anyone interested or if you come across this character.

https://ring.com/share/81af5466-f835...d-b6a829e98257

Hopefully someone reads this and avoids a similar fate.

Damn!!!! Awful and I am so sorry to hear.

I’d start a new thread and include the serial number in it.


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[Snowballs]

Scumbag. May the fleas of a thousand camels infest his crotch.

[Guppydriver]

I can't believe this dirtbag hasn't been caught!!! @metalmonster's watch is a six figure crime, that's like robbing a freaking bank. I hope the authorities are taking this seriously!!

[Bryan81]

Originally Posted by Metalmonster

Sad to report that the watch theft that Modiferous others reported has continued.

I was robbed yesterday by what sounds to be the same guy of my gold Nautilus (5711/1R-001) in Los Gatos, CA just outside of a watch store. He PM'd me here by the name of Kareem Parker (Username: Parkerbro) and said he wanted to purchase my watch which was previously listed, but wanted an independent shop to authenticate it. I agreed. We met in broad daylight in a prominent area where you would not suspect anyone to pull a fast one. In our communications, he provided a fake ID that roughly resembled him though of an older person. Number he used to communicate with me was 408-662-3463. Watch Movement was 5888179/6061301.

Guy had the same description. Long black and grey dreadlocks nearly down to his waist. Build was slim and roughly 5'10" between 150-160 lbs. He came with two accomplices that were initially out of sight but were keeping an eye on him to ensure the robbery was successful. He asked to try it on and within the blink of an eye he was sprinting full speed. Tried to chase after but he was too quick. Didn't see him get into a car as he was weaving in between alleys.

Here's a video link of "Kareem" face for anyone interested or if you come across this character.

https://ring.com/share/81af5466-f835...d-b6a829e98257

Hopefully someone reads this and avoids a similar fate.

That’s awful! So sorry to hear about the robbery. Face to face sales are just getting riskier and riskier now days.


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[YGRLX]

Sorry to hear this

[Al1969]

It seems CA is NOT the place for face to face transactions. OP, hope someone takes care of that POS and you get your watch back.

[77T]

Im so sorry to hear of another member’s plight at the hands of this Jackwagon.

But I would say anywhere public would not be a safe place for face to face high value small form factor transactions (like watches, jewels, and precious objects).

It doesn’t matter which State, Country, City you pick - artful dodgers are around. This particular thief will perhaps avoid capture for a while longer by changing the place he strikes next. Please don’t be next.

After all the warnings and Public Service Announcements by Law Enforcement. After the media informs their viewers/readers about such snatch, grab, flee scams. After police stations have opened safe spaces for such transactions.

We still have ripoffs…

I am very sorry for the OP, the second victim, and the next one too.

Please for readers here, learn what to do to be safe for your own sake.

I did a F2F for a $100+k watch last year. Why did I know it was safe? Because it was with my friends who own their own jewelry store and have always treated me fairly.

Did I leave some $$$ on the table?
Sure - but it was small % compared to what I could have lost if a snatch & flee occurred with a stranger.

I have also sold and traded with trusted sellers here - both F2F and via shipping. They are trusted for a reason.

OK - getting off my soapbox - but please heed the risks out there…


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[JoseR]

Originally Posted by 77T

Im so sorry to hear of another member’s plight at the hands of this Jackwagon.

But I would say anywhere public would not be a safe place for face to face high value small form factor transactions (like watches, jewels, and precious objects).

It doesn’t matter which State, Country, City you pick - artful dodgers are around. This particular thief will perhaps avoid capture for a while longer by changing the place he strikes next. Please don’t be next.

After all the warnings and Public Service Announcements by Law Enforcement. After the media informs their viewers/readers about such snatch, grab, flee scams. After police stations have opened safe spaces for such transactions.

We still have ripoffs…

I am very sorry for the OP, the second victim, and the next one too.

Please for readers here, learn what to do to be safe for your own sake.

I did a F2F for a $100+k watch last year. Why did I know it was safe? Because it was with my friends who own their own jewelry store and have always treated me fairly.

Did I leave some $$$ on the table?
Sure - but it was small % compared to what I could have lost if a snatch & flee occurred with a stranger.

I have also sold and traded with trusted sellers here - both F2F and via shipping. They are trusted for a reason.

OK - getting off my soapbox - but please heed the risks out there…


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I agree. It's the world we live in..sad. You need to have awareness wherever you are. Sad, but true.

[Old Geezer]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

I can't believe this dirtbag hasn't been caught!!! @metalmonster's watch is a six figure crime, that's like robbing a freaking bank. I hope the authorities are taking this seriously!!

Sorry this happened to you MetalMonster.

Who's going to catch him ? I doubt anyone is actually looking for him. Seems like a unique enough appearance that he could easily be spotted and given his penchant for expensive timepieces he could probably be baited pretty easily to catch him.

[samuel019]

Geez what a scumbag piece of shit

A PP and Rolex DD that we know of

Someone set up a sting operation and beat his ass

Sorry Mods, stuff like this makes my blood boil

[LndLord]

Can’t believe he’s still doing this. Sorry for your lost, he’s on the forums and probably reading this but he will get caught

[ducatiti]

Saw a video of the thief. Looks exactly like Kieth Thurman :)



Video: https://ring.com/share/81af5466-f835...d-b6a829e98257

[ryansoulsit]

Sorry to hear this Metalmonster. I have printed his face and already put into my wallet. I'll keep you guys updated once I see him.

[hutch300]

Terrible to see people do such awful things. Are you insured? I think F2F is just not worth it anymore.

[rolex_pl85]

If there is a picture of this guy why the cops arent doing anything?

It is that hard to find this guy. Need him off the streets - real dirt-bag.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Metalmonster

Sad to report that the watch theft that Modiferous others reported has continued.

I was robbed yesterday by what sounds to be the same guy of my gold Nautilus (5711/1R-001) in Los Gatos, CA just outside of a watch store. He PM'd me here by the name of Kareem Parker (Username: Parkerbro) and said he wanted to purchase my watch which was previously listed, but wanted an independent shop to authenticate it. I agreed. We met in broad daylight in a prominent area where you would not suspect anyone to pull a fast one. In our communications, he provided a fake ID that roughly resembled him though of an older person. Number he used to communicate with me was 408-662-3463. Watch Movement was 5888179/6061301.

Guy had the same description. Long black and grey dreadlocks nearly down to his waist. Build was slim and roughly 5'10" between 150-160 lbs. He came with two accomplices that were initially out of sight but were keeping an eye on him to ensure the robbery was successful. He asked to try it on and within the blink of an eye he was sprinting full speed. Tried to chase after but he was too quick. Didn't see him get into a car as he was weaving in between alleys.

Here's a video link of "Kareem" face for anyone interested or if you come across this character.

https://ring.com/share/81af5466-f835...d-b6a829e98257

Hopefully someone reads this and avoids a similar fate.

Sorry to hear.

[garyk]

I’ve said it before, all face to face transactions I do are done at my local PD. Good luck all…

[Chiboy]

This is why I buy a Rolex every 30 years and just keep and enjoy it!

Truly, this is a sad and scary set of affairs.

[train-time]

Originally Posted by rolex_pl85

If there is a picture of this guy why the cops arent doing anything?

It is that hard to find this guy. Need him off the streets - real dirt-bag.

Obviously, there is a repeating pattern here and is seems it would be easy to set up a sting.... heck the last face to face could have been that.... but, it's California. Enough said...

[Crunchie]

I’m confused by the latest watch donor - you were meeting in a watch store for security, but let him try it on outside?

[Daveh777]

I find these criminal incidents completely astounding. There’s certainly some key learnings here.

[996marty]

Sorry to read this story or now it would appear to be more than one person taken advantage of. Hindsight is a great thing and we can all point to something in life we’d do differently given another opportunity. Just hope the person gets caught and other people take on board how easily this could happen to them.

[russ86]

Sorry to hear that

[doublevanose82]

I can't believe how someone is smart enough to obtain such a high end watch only to lose it in a parking lot transaction.

[doublevanose82]

Originally Posted by chiboy

this is why i buy a rolex every 30 years and just keep and enjoy it!

+1

[whatsthetime?]

Originally Posted by doublevanose82

I can't believe how someone is smart enough to obtain such a high end watch only to lose it in a parking lot transaction.

Some may be book smart, but not street smart.