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WESTPORT -- The alleged killer of Westport jeweler Yekutiel Zeevi has been tracked down and arrested in Spain, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Andrew Robert Levene, 41, also known as Robert Thomas, was arrested Monday on federal murder, robbery and firearm charges, following a lengthy investigation into the Dec. 8, 2011 murder inside Zeevi's business, YZ Jewelers.

Levene allegedly made an appointment with Zeevi at his business to view six large diamonds worth approximately $300,000 on the night of the murder. Police say Levene was pretending to purchase the diamonds, when he suddenly pulled out a gun, killing Zeevi and wounding Zeevi's associate, Ronen Konfino, 48, of New York City. Authorities say Levene then fled the scene and flew from Philadelphia to Amsterdam, The Netherlands on Dec. 11, 2011.

"I want to commend the Westport Police, Connecticut State Police, FBI, U.S. Marshal's Service and law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania, New York and Spain for their expert, coordinated investigation that has led to the apprehension of this defendant," said U.S. Attorney David B. Fein.

Westport Police Chief Dale Call said he is proud of the effort put in by local, state and federal police regarding Levene's capture.

"We are proud of the efforts of law enforcement officials on the local, state, federal and international level who all contributed to the investigation and apprehension of this suspect," Call said. "We hope that it brings some peace of mind to the victims' families."

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