WILMINGTON, Del. — An engagement ring was stolen during a car wash in Wilmington last month, and one of the employees is now facing charges.
Delaware State Police responded to Magic Car Wash on Naamans Road on February 15 after a customer reported that their engagement ring had gone missing. The customer had accidentally left the ring inside their car while it was being washed.
Troopers questioned several employees, but the ring could not be located. The customer then distributed flyers with a photo of the ring to local pawn shops.
On February 23, 24-year-old Jose Gonzales-Morales attempted to pawn the ring in Wilmington. The pawn shop owner recognized the ring from the flyer and returned it to the customer.
Gonzales-Morales was arrested days later and charged with felony theft and providing false statements to law enforcement. He was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.
