Two men jailed in connection with bait-and-switch at mall
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 by Ana X. Ceron
John J. Shakra Jr.
William R. Hamilton III
JENSEN BEACH — Two men were arrested on felony theft charges after using a fake gold necklace to pull off a bait-and-switch at the Treasure Coast Square mall on Wednesday, officials said.
William R. Hamilton III and John J. Shakra Jr. told deputies they entered the mall Wednesday night when they agreed that Hamilton would replace a gold necklace with a fake one at a jewelry store at the mall.
At about 6 p.m. that night, Shakra, 23, waited outside as Hamilton, 25, remained at Watches Plus and asked to see a 14-carat gold chain, according to sheriff’s reports.
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