Sarasota Jewelry Store Owner’s Tip Leads To Two Arrests In $361,000 Elderly Fraud Scheme

SARASOTA, Fla. — A local jewelry store owner’s suspicion led to the arrest of two individuals accused of stealing more than $361,000 from an elderly woman and her late husband, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

The investigation began on July 20, 2026, when Imran Din, the owner of A & Z Jewelers, contacted authorities about two customers. Investigators later identified the pair as Reinier Reinoso, 42, and Suyeng Daniels-Lopez, 45.

Detectives said the pair had visited the store multiple times within a short window, buying more than $40,000 worth of jewelry. When they returned to make a fourth purchase, Din asked both customers to show identification. Neither Reinoso nor Daniels-Lopez could provide valid ID…

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