Plot To Kill Local Jeweller
The Globe and Mail reported a story today that seems to be straight out of the movies but it isn`t. Toronto Police have arrested two in connection with a plot to kill a local jeweller. The Toronto jeweller is, Jack Berkovits, of Omni Jewelcrafters.
The alleged hit-man was an Iranian fellow who worked as a security guard for another well known jeweller, Harold Gerstel of Harold the Jewellery Buyer. The second person arrested is a 71 year old lady identified as Maria Konstan, also an employee of Harold the Jewellery Buyer.
Both jewellers operate in direct competition from one another. The Globe reported that Jack caters to high end buyers whereas, Harold caters to people desperate for cash.
Jack Berkovits is a frequent advertiser on the popular Toronto radio station CFRB and was interviewed this morning. He said he was grateful to be alive. He stated that the Iranian security guard whom he had never met before contacted him and wanted to meet in private in regards to a large amount of gold he had to sell. The two met in a coffee shop, discussed business and their personal lives. Following the conversation the Iranian security guard stated he could not kill Jack. Of course, on hearing this Jack had great concern and reported the matter to the police. Even more interesting the alleged Iranian hit-man also contacted the police and provided a videotaped statement.
This is a very interesting story and will certainly be followed by many. Currently, Harold Gerstel has not been charged with anything.
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