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State Police Seeks Owner of Jewelry Worth Over $2K

Cape May County

Police are looking for the owner of a valuable pieces of jewelry recovered during a theft investigation.

According to police, James Osborn, 29, and Jessica Osborn, 27, both of Tuckahoe, N.J., allegedly stole bags of items that were donated to help members of the military.

The married duo allegedly stole numerous donated items from a military veteran's donation bin in Lower Township, on Aug. 9th.

Among the items recovered during the investigation were pieces of jewelry worth more than $2,000.

James Osborn allegedly sold the jewelry to an area pawn shop for $1,250. The couple was charged with theft and theft related offenses as a result of the investigation.

Detectives suspect it is possible the jewelry was not placed in a bag and donated, which is what James Osborn maintains.

Police believe that the jewelry is sentimental value to someone and hoping to reunite with its owner.

One piece has "Marie and Tom 6-3-57" engraved on it, and another piece has the date, "4-17-69" engraved, police added.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Mario Nocito of Woodbine Station at 609-861-5698.

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