Crime & Safety

Man's Bond Revoked in Jewelry Theft Case

A Monessen man was jailed after failing to pay restitution to an Upper St. Clair couple.

A Monessen man had his bond revoked Monday by District Judge Robert Wyda, who cited failure to pay restitution.

Jason Oliver, 25, was charged in November with theft of jewelry and a cellphone from an Upper St. Clair home. In March, he agreed to compensate the victim, but has not paid anything since, Wyda said.

According to township police, Oliver and a woman were staying at the home of a couple, watching their children while they were on vacation. A few days after they returned, the wife told police the phone was missing.

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Oliver then called police to admit he took the phone and also jewelry, which the couple ascertained to be a ring, watch and bracelets valued at $2,700, according to the police report, which also states that Oliver sold some of the jewelry for $400 and turned the remaining items over to authorities.

Wyda reset Oliver’s bond at $15,000. His next hearing is scheduled for July 23.

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