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Suspect charged with Aggravated Robbery for Boozer's Jewelers smash-and-grab

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A suspect has been charged in connection to a robbery at Boozer's Jewelers on June 17, according to the Waco Police Department.

Authorities identified John Rainwater, 42, as a suspect.

Rainwater was already in custody for two Waco bank robberies before he received the additional Aggravated Robbery charge, the police said.

Authorities said an investigation began when two of the robbery suspects entered the store at gunpoint in June. Detectives said they were able to identify Rainwater as a suspect due to his likeness and similar patterns in prior incidents.

When authorities arrested Rainwater on two federal warrants in July, they found a Rolex watch that was confirmed to be stolen from Boozer's.

Two additional suspects have also been arrested.

Police arrested suspect Tontanisha Freeman in Austin on Aug. 4 for possession of stolen property. Authorities said she pawned the stolen jewelry.

Also on Aug. 4, police arrested suspect Lawanda Joiner for theft by possession in Waco. Authorities said Joiner delivered the stolen jewelry to Freeman.

Both Freeman and Joiner have been released on bail.

Authorities are continuing to investigate this case.

25 News will continue to provide updates as they become available.

ORIGINAL STORY

No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made following a robbery at Boozer's Jewelers in Waco on Saturday.

According to authorities, the initial call came in at about 4 p.m. reporting that there were two possible suspects at 1025 North Valley Mills Drive C.

The suspects were reported as one female and one male, who were both displaying weapons and taking an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

The suspects were not on the scene when officers arrived.

25 News will continue to provide updates as they become available.