Criminal found his niche by only stealing Rolex watches
This local story caight my attention. It seems that this Miami, FL thief was so proud of how he made a "living" that he even tatooed the Rolex logo on his forearm. Even after spending nearly 2 decades in prison for stealing these luxury watches, he returned to his trade as soon as he was released from prison.
A Florida thief with a peculiar penchant for Rolex watches faces up to 25 years in prison. Leonardo Perez has pleaded guilty to charges he stole eight gold Rolex Presidential edition watches, each worth $50,000, over four months in 2007. The crime spree began just after Perez finished a 17-year sentence for stealing Rolexes in South Florida.
The 36-year-old Miami native is so loyal he even has the Rolex logo tattooed on a forearm. He used his eagle eyesight to assist with his crimes. Investigators say he's been able to glimpse and follow drivers wearing the watch from the other side of the road. He primarily found victims out shopping, followed them home and robbed them at gunpoint.
He is still awaiting trial. Of course, having a 5 point crown tattoo is not a good idea to have tattooed on you anyway, especially in jail. Their is a gang called "People Nation" that also uses the 5 point crown to symbolize their affiliation.
In closing, our advice for all those wearing Rolex watches is to make sure nobody follows you down your driveway at your home. Of course, we always should be aware of our surroundings anywere we go when we have a $50,000 watch on your wrist. What do you do to prevent your luxury watch from being stolen when traveling?
A Florida thief with a peculiar penchant for Rolex watches faces up to 25 years in prison. Leonardo Perez has pleaded guilty to charges he stole eight gold Rolex Presidential edition watches, each worth $50,000, over four months in 2007. The crime spree began just after Perez finished a 17-year sentence for stealing Rolexes in South Florida.
The 36-year-old Miami native is so loyal he even has the Rolex logo tattooed on a forearm. He used his eagle eyesight to assist with his crimes. Investigators say he's been able to glimpse and follow drivers wearing the watch from the other side of the road. He primarily found victims out shopping, followed them home and robbed them at gunpoint.
He is still awaiting trial. Of course, having a 5 point crown tattoo is not a good idea to have tattooed on you anyway, especially in jail. Their is a gang called "People Nation" that also uses the 5 point crown to symbolize their affiliation.
In closing, our advice for all those wearing Rolex watches is to make sure nobody follows you down your driveway at your home. Of course, we always should be aware of our surroundings anywere we go when we have a $50,000 watch on your wrist. What do you do to prevent your luxury watch from being stolen when traveling?
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