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Man, 40, arrested after stealing $5,000 gold chain in Riviera Beach, police say

Justin Williams faces numerous charges
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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — A 40-year-old man is behind bars after, police say, he stole a gold chain during a robbery in Riviera Beach last week.

The incident happened on June 30 at around 5:17 p.m. at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center.

Riviera Beach police said during the robbery, a distinctive gold chain, with an estimated value of $5,000 was stolen.

Through additional investigation and video surveillance, police identified Justin Williams as the suspect.

On July 1, police learned that Williams was already in custody at the Palm Beach County Jail on an unrelated charge.

Police said additional evidence tied William to the robbery in Riviera Beach and he faces additional charges for his involvement in this incident.

If you have any information regarding the 2007 crimes with ties to the Town Center at Boca Raton, call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can remain anonymous.

You can also contact the detectives assigned to these cold cases using the information below:

Detective Scott Hanley
Boca Raton Police Department
shanley@myboca.us
561-338-1344

Detective William Springer
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
springerw@pbso.org
561-688-4013