Had worked in the store that day. Was observed meeting with jewelry appraiser in 'bad' part of town earlier. Notorious jewel thief, paroled from prison.
Crime statistics show that a large fraction of ex-cons return to criminal behavior.
Police had observed the man in the area of the jewelry store. Busboy at restaurant near jewelry store. Spent evening alone at home. Had gone to a crowded movie by himself. Ticket taker could neither confirm nor deny that the man had indeed gone to that theater.