One Marshalltown jewelry theft suspect arrested

One of the men suspected in stealing thousands in merchandise from a jewelry store is now in custody.
Published: May 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (KCCI) - One of the men suspected in stealing thousands in merchandise from a jewelry store is now in custody, KCCI reports.

Douglas Baker faces five charges, including theft and burglary. Police are still searching for Dewayne Rowley.

Police say on the morning of April 4, the two men broke into Hellberg’s Jewelers, broke into five display cases and took a variety of jewelry.

The family that owns the store shared that they are missing diamond engagement and wedding rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings.

Douglas Allen Baker, 53, of Des Moines and Dewayne Edward Rowley, 59, of Des Moines
Douglas Allen Baker, 53, of Des Moines and Dewayne Edward Rowley, 59, of Des Moines(Marshalltown Police Department)