Did the Plumber Do It?
Delavan, WI – On August 5, 2025, jewelry was reported stolen from a home on the 200 block of Spring Lane in Delavan, Wisconsin. The homeowner alleges that after a plumber from an Elkhorn-based company installed a toilet, he rummaged through a bathroom cabinet and took the jewelry. The victim, age 69, stated that no one else has been in the bathroom in more than two years. A report was filed with the Delavan Police Department under case number 25-023983.
The victim emphasized that the stolen pieces are irreplaceable family heirlooms gifted during their lifetime from now-deceased parents. Many items carry both financial and deep sentimental value.
Rings Reported Stolen:
- 10K gold plain signet ring with a manmade sapphire — a rare 1964 Jostens employee sample
- Mother’s platinum wedding band (Peacocks Jewelers) set with 16 small diamonds
- 14K gold ring with center emerald and 2 small side diamonds
- Tiny sterling silver flower-shaped turquoise ring (custom repaired to be extra small)
- 18K Thai princess ring in black pyramid-shaped box set with assorted rubies, sapphires, and emeralds
Bracelets Reported Stolen:
- 18K filigree bangle
- Serpentine chain bracelet
- Vermeil/sterling bangle with clasp and chain
- Antique chain bracelet with 9 natural pearls spaced throughout
Pendants Reported Stolen:
- Gold filigree heart
- Tiny jumping/dancing deer
- Pumping fist pendant
- Small gold rectangle with center ruby surrounded by tiny diamonds
- One-of-a-kind platinum freeform pendant set with 3 purple star rubies/sapphires
The victim shared that, although the jewelry had not been worn often in recent years, the sentimental connection to their parents makes the loss devastating.
If you believe you’ve seen this jewelry or have information about its whereabouts, contact Marc Hinch of Hinch Investigations using the methods below. Be sure to reference Case # 25-0097.
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