Jewelry thefts that troubled Bellevue earlier this summer appear to have resurfaced, with three incidents reported within an hour on September 17, according to the Bellevue Police Department. Authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and take precautions when approached by strangers.

In total, 14 thefts have been reported, with many of the victims being older members of the local Asian Indian community.

One victim was then targeted while picking up a child from school, and another was forcibly held down during the crime, police said. Bellevue police said a synopsis of each crime