Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a Metairie jeweler who they say stole almost $40,000 from customers who asked him to help sell their jewelry, watches and coins.
Ira Savoie, 71, of Old Jefferson, was booked this week with four counts of felony theft between $5,000 and $24,999, two counts of bank fraud and one count of exploitation of the elderly, according to Sgt. Brandon Veal, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
Savoie is the owner of Savoie Fine Jewelry, an appraisal and consulting company located in Metairie. At least three victims brought baubles to Savoie, who was supposed to act as a middleman in the sale of the items, according to authorities…