Undocumented immigrant arrested in Florida; 10-year-old son found wearing $40,000 stolen Rolex: Officials

The Brief

  • Marcu Rostas, 33, was arrested on Monday in Martin County after officials said he allegedly traveled and victimized citizens across the United States.
  • Officials say they recovered more than $400,000 in stolen jewelry stuffed inside a child’s stuffed animal during the arrest, and the man’s 10-year-old son was found wearing a stolen Rolex.
  • Rostas, an undocumented immigrant, is wanted in multiple states for similar crimes.

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. An undocumented immigrant was recently arrested in Florida after officials said he allegedly traveled and victimized citizens across the United States.

Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) say they recovered more than $400,000 in stolen jewelry stuffed inside a child’s stuffed animal during the arrest, and the man’s 10-year-old son was found wearing a stolen Rolex.

Wanted ‘traveling gypsy’ arrested

What we know:

On Monday, deputies with the MCSO said they stopped a wanted traveling thief moving through the county.

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