Police on Tuesday are investigating a case of theft of a 5k diamond valued at €180,000 from a jewellery shop in Limassol.
According to police spokesman, Christos Andreou, the owner of the Germasogeia shop reported that around 4pm on Monday, two men and a woman arrived claiming they wished to buy the diamond which had been previously viewed by one of the men, on a separate occasion.
One of the male suspects asked the jeweller to place the diamond on a white piece of paper so as to inspect it. During this time, while the owner was distracted by the other two, the suspect replaced the real diamond with a dummy.
The suspects allegedly then purchased a €400 gold chain and left without buying the diamond. The jeweller who became suspicious tested the gemstone and discovered the scam.
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The three suspects are at large and police have publicised their photos. They are said to be Caucasian and presented themselves as Russian-speakers, although Andreou said this could not be used as a definitive.
Police are asking for anyone who has any information to contact Limassol CID at 25-805057, or their nearest police station or the citizens line at 1460.
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