Jewelry maker accused of pawning $1 million in stolen property
Jewelry maker accused of pawning $1 million in stolen property HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Investigators with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable's Office say a man with a talent for making jewelry used that skill to swindle hundreds of victims out of their heirlooms and valuables over the course of several years. Raul Hernandez was recently arrested and charged with theft, but investigators want to know if there are any other victims. They say he also went by the name of Arcega Hernandez. Investigators say he pulled off a facade of a talented, trustworthy jewelry maker, even convincing the staff of Studio 703 and Rebecca Lankford Designs to nearly hire him after his first interview. "He was working at the bench, he did beautiful, beautiful work, we were very impressed with him," said Hannah Parker Rubin, vice president of the studio. "He was well spoken, he was well dressed, he was kind. We were really excited honestly at the prospect of hiring him." Rubi
