Pillowcase Creases Crack Case; Jewelry Store Suspects Identified
May 5, 2017
Walton County, Fla– Two men suspected of breaking into a Miramar Beach jewelry store have been identified by Walton County Sheriff’s Office.
WCSO along with the U.S. Marshals Task Force is currently searching for Timothy Edward Vignolo, 32, and Joshua Graves, 38, for the KM Jewelry Store heist that occurred April 29th. The two men are believed to be in the Tuscaloosa area.
Deputies responded to 12889 U.S. Highway 98 W just before 11 p.m. Saturday following a 911 call from the store’s owner. The caller said he fired an unknown number of shots and may have hit one of the suspects before they both fled the scene on foot.
The incident was captured on surveillance video and the suspects were wearing black masks and hoodies. The videos showed two suspects breaking in the door and entering; one to the left and one to the right. They break the display cases using a hammer and the other with a crowbar. While they begin to take jewelry out of the cases the victim comes around the corner firing an unknown amount of shots.
As one subject exits the store, he drops a pillowcase with the items he attempted to steal. When discovered by investigators at the scene, the pillowcase still had creases indicating it was recently purchased. After calling around to local businesses, investigators identified where the items were purchased and pulled surveillance video. Footage revealed two men who were later identified as Vignolo and Graves.
“This is just great investigative work,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “A pillow case cracks the case and now we are that much closer to making an arrest.”
If you have any information on the whereabouts of these two men you are asked to call your local law enforcement agency or Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850)-892-8111. You can also submit tips anonymously by calling Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at (850) 863-TIPS. Submit a web tip at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile Application. You could be eligible for a cash reward.
Original Story:
Shots Fired at South Walton Jewelry Store During Burglary (with video)
April 30, 2017
Miramar Beach, Fla— Shots are fired inside a Walton County jewelry store after two suspects break into the business armed with a crow bar and a hammer.
Deputies responded to 12889 U.S. Highway 98 W just before 11 p.m. Saturday following a 911 call from the store’s owner. The caller said he fired and unknown number of shots and may have hit one of the suspects before they both fled the scene on foot.
The incident was captured on surveillance video and the suspects were wearing black masks and hoodies. The videos showed two suspects breaking in the door and entering; one to the left and one to the right. They break the display cases using a hammer and the other with a crowbar. While they begin to take jewelry out of the cases the victim comes around the corner firing an unknown amount of shots.
As one subject exits the store, he drops or throws the pillowcase with the items he attempted to steal to the left of the door. You can hear him say something as he exits. He is then seen hobbling as he runs away and falls again in the parking lot. It is unknown at this time if he was shot or not.
The suspects are described as two white males, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall. One may have sustained an injury from the incident and could be limping. If you have any information about this case you are asked to call the Walton County Sheriff’s Office at (850)-892-8111.