SAN ANTONIO – A suspected jewel thief, who police are calling a “career criminal,” was arrested Tuesday after they believe he’s responsible for a string of violent smash-and-grab robberies around the city.
Michael Allen Loving, 38, has been arrested dozens of times over several years and is known for targeting pawn shops and mall jewelry stores, according to police.
What he traditionally does is he’ll go to a pawn shop or a mall jewelry store, ask to try on an item and then just takes it and walks out,” said Camelia Juarez, San Antonio Police spokesperson. “If he can’t try it on and walk out, he’ll just smash the glass and take off with it…