ONITA ROSTAS

Wanted Fugitive

Wanted for

Conspiracy to Commit Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property

Caution

Onita Rostas is wanted for conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property. It is alleged that Rostas, among other known and unknown conspirators, targeted multiple jewelry businesses in Kansas. It is alleged that the individuals entered the respective jewelry store in groups of two or more, distracted and/or separated the assisting employee or employees, while one or more of the other individuals would remove, conceal, and ultimately exit the business with items of jewelry that were displayed for purchase in a practice known as a sleight-of-hand distract theft.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Onita Rostas on January 31, 2024, in the United States District Court, District of Kansas, Topeka, Kansas, after she was charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.

Description

Sex: Female
Race: white
Age: 56
Date(s) of birth used: April 18, 1970

Field offices

Kansas City · MO

Remarks

Investigators believe that Rostas may be using a variety of aliases. Investigators also believe Rostas may be operating or living in various areas throughout the United States to include California, Texas, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia.

Poster files

English

Posted Dec 9, 2024 · Updated by the FBI Aug 4, 2026

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