An illegal migrant wanted in multiple states for stealing high-end jewelry was nabbed in Florida Monday after authorities spotted a hulking $40,000 Rolex hanging off his 10-year-old son’s wrist.
Marcu Rostas, a 33-year-old “traveling gypsy,” was cuffed just one day after allegedly robbing a jewelry store in Stuart, Fla., according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
When authorities pulled over the oblivious Romanian national, he was with his wife and two young children — who were both wearing pieces of the looted luxury bling.
Marcu Rostas, 33, was arrested in Florida after authorities found heaps of stolen jewelry in his car. Martin County Sheriff’s Office
Rostas’ son was wearing a Rolex worth more than $40,000 much too big for his little wrist. His daughter was also wearing a pricey necklace, according to the sheriff’s office.
Cops soon found even more stolen jewels inside the car, including a $40,000 diamond ring, gold chains, gold coins, $30,000 in cash and additional deluxe watches. The sheriff estimated that the items in the car were worth a whopping $400,000.
The loot of stolen goods was hidden inside one of his children’s stuffed animals, cops said.
Authorities seized roughly $400,000 worth of luxury