TOKYO, Oct 25, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Japanese police were on the hunt Friday for
a stolen diamond worth more than $1.8 million after the pricey piece was
discovered missing from a jewellery trade show outside Tokyo.
“The diamond stolen on Thursday was valued at 200 million yen. We believe
it was stolen from a display case,” a police spokesman told AFP.
The 50-carat loose diamond was on display at a three-day show in Yokohama
city where companies from Japan, Russia, China and elsewhere are showcasing
their sparkly wares.
According to public broadcaster NHK, the theft was noticed by an employee
who noticed the item was missing and realised that the display case was
unlocked.
The item, belonging to a Japanese firm, appeared to be the only piece taken
from the show, which was not halted over the theft and wraps up Friday.