Alain P. Sears of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida was arrested Monday after she allegedly stole a bracelet worth over $40,000 from a jewelry store, news sources report. Sears, 46, was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of larceny over $20,000 and grand theft over $300. She has since been released on bail bond. It is unclear whether she has hired a lawyer.
According to reports, the incident occurred on August 20 at the Tamara Comolli jewelry store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Sunshine Henle, the store's manager, reportedly said Sears came into the store that day and was interested in viewing turquoise jewelry. "[Sears] was very rushed," Henle apparently said. "[She said] had an appointment at Saks and told me not to worry, this is how she shops." Based on reports, Henle had to look online and in the store's brochure to find some of the pieces Sears inquired about. It is unclear whether Sears purchased anything.
It was not until the following day that Henle noticed that the store's priciest piece, a turquoise bracelet that cost $40,490, was nowhere to be found, sources say. Henle reportedly contacted police and turned over the store's surveillance video fro, the previous day. Police put together a photo lineup of several women, including Sears, sources say. Henle reportedly identified Sears in the picture lineup.
Police arrested Sears on Monday. It is unclear whether they were able to recover the allegedly stolen bracelet, nor is it known whether Sears admitted to the theft.
Sears was not the only South Florida woman accused of larceny recently. Earlier this month, Boynton Beach resident Deirdre Kimberly Barron was apprehended after she allegedly stole more than a dozen checks from her boss, cashing them for around $28,700, sources report. Barron, 31, was taken to the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of larceny and fraud. She has since posted $24,000 bail and been released. It is unclear whether she obtained legal aid.
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