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Park City Police nab suspect in $100K Russian sable coat theft; accomplice still at large

Marina Knight
Nov 7, 2024

The Park City Police Department (PCPD) asked the public for assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of stealing a Russian sable fur coat valued at $140,000 Photo: Park City Police Department

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City Police Detectives announced Wednesday they have identified and apprehended a suspect in the theft of a valuable Russian sable fur coat, valued at over $100,000, from the Sitka Fur Gallery on Main Street on February 27.

Zivomir Mitic was arrested in New York after being tracked by detectives. He reportedly rented a car to travel across the country, steal high-end merchandise, and return.

Police are still looking for his female accomplice and ask anyone with information that may be helpful to contact Park City Police Dispatch at 435-615-5500.

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By: Marina Knight

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Marina Knight began her career in journalism working for The Stowe Reporter in 2003, where she was a staff writer and later the publication’s Web Editor. She covered the Winter Olympic Games in 2006 and 2010, and has worked as a freelance writer covering outdoor topics as well as art criticism. Most recently, Knight was Editor-in-Chief of SkiRacing.com. She has won multiple awards from the New England Newspaper Association for environmental reporting, feature writing and art criticism. She lives with her family in Park City. In her free time you’ll find her in the mountains

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