A Colorado jeweler is accused with stealing gold, jewelry and money from 11 of his customers.
David Aaron Kushnir, who operated D & D Jewelers in Thornton, has been charged with one count of felony theft “concerning theft of up to $100,000 from 11 named victims,” according to a press release from 17th Judicial District Attorney Dave Young.
The charges allege that Kushnir, 37, defrauded the customers after they brought their
diamonds, watches and other jewelry to him for repair or consignment sale at his business.
He also allegedly sold fake diamonds to three victims.
Kushnir was arrested Tuesday at his Aurora home and advised of the charges Wednesday.
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The Sentinel newspaper reports that, according to an arrest affidavit, Kushnir’s alleged victims lost more than $147,000 in all.
In one case, he’s accused of removing a movement piece worth $40,000 from A Rolex watch he was asked to repair and then substituting “a Chinese piece,” according to the newspaper.
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