Two men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a diamond valued at over $235,000 from a jewellery store in Chinatown. According to police, the suspects allegedly swapped the genuine diamond for a counterfeit stone while pretending to be potential buyers. The incident occurred while the men were examining the diamond, taking advantage of the opportunity to execute the switch. Store staff discovered the deception and alerted authorities, leading to the subsequent arrests. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released the identities of the suspects. The stolen diamond has not yet been recovered. This incident highlights the vulnerability of high-value items during customer viewings and the importance of security measures in jewellery stores.