Three Arrested in Catonsville Jewelry Theft Ring

Police recover over $14,000 worth of stolen jewelry from suspects

Apr. 16, 2026 at 11:34pm

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An extreme close-up of a broken necklace clasp, the harsh lighting and stark black background creating a gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually illustrates the jewelry theft case.The recovery of over 150 pieces of stolen jewelry suggests this may have been an organized theft ring operating in the Baltimore region.Baltimore Today

Baltimore County police have arrested three individuals - Mihail Alexandru, 20, Versalona Nicu, 26, and Mihaela Alexandru, 23 - who are accused of stealing over $14,000 worth of jewelry from victims in the Catonsville area. The suspects allegedly approached victims in a car, asked for directions or offered blessings, and then snatched necklaces from them before fleeing.

Why it matters

This case highlights a concerning trend of organized theft rings targeting vulnerable individuals in the Baltimore area. The police recovery of over 150 pieces of stolen jewelry suggests this may have been an ongoing criminal operation affecting multiple victims over several months.

The details

According to police, the three suspects would pull up to victims in a car and use deception tactics like asking for directions or offering blessings to get the victims to approach them. The suspects would then snatch necklaces from the victims and flee the scene. Detectives have linked the trio to at least seven incidents in the Catonsville area since January, including armed robberies and thefts.

  • The first reported incident occurred on January 6 in the 5500 block of Baltimore National Pike.
  • The most recent incident took place on April 9 in the 900 block of Frederick Road.

The players

Mihail Alexandru

A 20-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the jewelry theft ring.

Versalona Nicu

A 26-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the jewelry theft ring.

Mihaela Alexandru

A 23-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the jewelry theft ring.

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What’s next

The three suspects are being held without bail as the investigation continues. Police are urging any additional victims or witnesses to come forward.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for heightened awareness and vigilance in the Catonsville community, as well as the importance of reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities to help disrupt organized crime rings targeting vulnerable residents.