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NASHVILLE, TN – Gun pulled on employees who stop $9K theft at Nashville jewelry store

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Nashville, TN – — A Nashville jewelry store staff stopped a robber before they were about to close up shop. However, they told News 2 that it wasn’t the first time they’d been targeted.

On Friday, 38-year-old Joshua Calvo allegedly walked into Peacock Jewelers in South Nashville and told the owners he wanted to sell them a piece of jewelry. Staff told News 2 he had asked them to start a custom-designed piece as a distraction.

They said he came into and out of the store multiple times, and waited until they were about to lock up for the night before pulling out a gun.

“When he tried to pull the gun on us, one of the security guards that he didn’t realize was here went to the front door — preventing him from leaving — and there was another security guard in the back that he didn’t realize was there,” store co-owner Joey Nunley said.

Calvo was allegedly stealing watch straps, the owners told News 2, and he had also slipped a $31,000 one-of-a-kind pendant into his sleeve. Staff members told him to put the gun down; when Calvo turned, a security guard tackled him to the ground and subdued him until he could be arrested by an officer with the Metro Nashville Police Department.

“Had we not had the security here that night, I don’t think we would have made it,” Nunley said. “I think he would have either killed us or worse — put us in a situation where we were locked up in the safe or something where we couldn’t breathe.”

Court records obtained by News 2 showed that Calvo had been arrested for felony burglary in 2014, 2015 and 2017. Calvo has also been repeatedly arrested for theft.

It’s also the second time the 21st Avenue business has been targeted by thieves. In 2021, robbers stole $25,000 in jewelry. That loss wasn’t recovered. However this time, they were able to get the pendant back.

The owners told News 2 they’re working to increase their security measures by installing more panic buttons throughout the store.

“I’m just thankful that no one was hurt and that this individual is now in the hands of the police and it hopefully stays that way for a long time,” Paul Wilson, a co-owner at Peacock Jewelers said.

Calvo has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and theft in connection with this case. The co-owners also told News 2 that they had written the District Attorney’s Office and asked for Calvo to be charged to the fullest extent of the law.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF JEWELRY STORE.

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On 04/26/25, it was reported that three males attempted to break in through the front window of a jewelry store. The driver backed a newer model burgundy pickup truck in front of the door. He immediately jumped out of the truck with a large rock in his right hand and started hitting the front window. The other two males followed the 1st Male and started kicking the windows. The suspects were out of the truck for 23 seconds and ran back to the truck. Police were notified and investigation is continuing.

Suspect(s) Description: 3 Males in a newer burgundy pickup

1st Male unknown race or age. Wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt with hood up and baseball cap with authentication sticker still on the brim, blue jeans, and white athletic shoes

2nd Male unknown race and age. Wearing blue hooded sweatshirt with hood up, red baseball cap with the authentication sticker still on the brim, white t-shirt under jacket tan pants

3rd Male unknow race and age. Gray hooded jacket with hood up a blue baseball cap with the authentication sticker on the brim and blue jeans.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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WEST COVINA, CA- GRAB AND RUN.

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West Covina, CA– On April 26, 2025, a jewelry store reported a grab and run theft at the Plaza West Covina mall. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male approached the case where the gold chains are located. The employee assisting him retrieved a gold chain and helped the customer try it on. When the employee removed the necklace from the suspect it dropped to the floor and the suspect grabbed it and ran out the store. The police and mall security were called and arrived on site. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description:

Male Hispanic, 5’7 190lbs, 24 YOA, Red tattoo on left hand BLESSED, Wearing, Black shirt with XLRG, Blue Jeans, Tan baseball wearing it backwards

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this suspect, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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THORNTON, COLORADO- GRAB AND RUN

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Thornton, CO– On April 25, 2025, a jewelry reported that a grab and run incident occurred at the Denver Premium Outlets. A male suspect entered the store where he was greeted by an employee. The male proceeded to the gold showcase and began to look at gold necklaces. The male selected a necklace and then asked to look at a larger Cuban gold necklace. The male quickly grabbed both necklaces and fled the store. Mall security and the Thornton Police Department were notified and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, 5’6, 25-30 yrs. old, Hispanic, build 170 lbs., brown/black hair, brown eyes, white Titleist hat, black joggers- wind breaker material, white and black shoes, black sweatshirt

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this suspect, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Westland, MI- Westland man arrested after allegedly trying to pawn necklace he stole from jewelry store the same day.

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WESTLAND, Mich. – A man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing from a jewelry store in Westland and trying to pawn a necklace he stole the same day. Police responded to a jewelry store on Warren Road in Westland on April 15, 2025, at around 2:30 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery.

Victims described the suspect as a man in his 50s or 60s wearing a blue shirt, black coat, red hat, glasses and carrying a purple Xfinity bag. Court documents said the suspect is seen on surveillance footage entering the store multiple times throughout the day.

According to witnesses, he identified himself under a fake name and inquired about lab-created diamonds while making small talk with employees. John Talerico faces two federal charges—Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.

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El Paso, TX- Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in jewelry theft at mall

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EL PASO, TX – A man is wanted by police after he stole more than $6,000 in jewelry from a business in the Cielo Vista Mall.

The El Paso Police Department and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect involved in this week’s “Crime of the Week.”

The unidentified man entered the mall on a BMX-style bicycle at 4 A.M. on March 9.

After making entry, the man went to Gold & Silver, a kiosk in the mall, where he took gold earrings and some watches from the stand. The stolen items are estimated to have a value of $6,400.

Article provided by KFOX14 CBS 4 News.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this suspect, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Milford, CT – Smash-and-Grab Mayhem: Mall Jewelry Heist Suspect Busted After Bold Robbery: Milford PD

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MILFORD, CT — A man is facing a litany of charges in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at a Connecticut Post Mall jewelry store, according to police.

Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting “shots fired” at the 1201 Boston Post Road mall on Oct. 20 at 12:32 p.m.

Officers responded and found no shots were fired, but that the glass displays at the Oxford Jewelers kiosk had been smashed and jewelry was stolen.

Three males had smashed the glass cases and stole $45,000 to $50,000 worth of jewelry, according to police.

That same evening at 9:51 p.m., the suspects returned to the mall by shattering a glass door, resulting in $1,800 worth of damage, police said. The suspects fled in another vehicle as mall security arrived.

Following an investigation, police arrested Jakyii Grant, 19, of Bridgeport, on March 25.

He was charged in the first incident with first-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny, second-degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief. He was also charged with third-degree burglary, conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit second-degree criminal mischief.

He was held on a total of $100,00 bond and taken to Milford Superior Court. The investigation is ongoing. The owner of Oxford Jewelers has said that thieves have hit his kiosk three times in the last two years.

He said the criminals are fast, often completing their task in under 20 seconds. They smash the glass, grab valuables like gold, silver, and diamonds, then flee.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- GRAB AND RUN.

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Las Vegas, NV – On April 19, 2025, a jewelry store reported a grab and run at 2 separate stores in Las Vegas Nevada. Two female suspects entered the store where they were greeted by an employee. The two females proceeded to the gold showcase and began to look at necklaces. One of the females looked and selected a Cuban chain. The employee began removing the necklace from the showcase when the female grabbed the necklace from the employee’s hands and both females fled the store.

Suspect(s) Description:

  1. Female, 18-23 yrs. old, Black, 5’4, 160lbs, dark brown hair, black shirt, black hoodies with small graphics, denim shorts, light grey Crocs.
  2. Female, 18-23 yrs. old, Black, 170-180lbs, dark brown hair, black hoodies with white flower graphics, grey pants, tan and brown shoes, wearing white ear pods

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Monroe County, MI- Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks info on jewelry store robbery suspects.

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Monroe County, MI – The suspects, described by authorities as three men in their late teens to early 20s, robbed a Jewlery store in Frenchtown Twp. on Saturday and fled in a white jeep reported stolen out of Detroit, Michigan.

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As more information is developed, JSA will update this article. If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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LOS ANGELES, CA- Millions in merchandise taken by burglars who tunneled through concrete into LA jewelry store.

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LOS ANGELES, CA– Burglars tunneled through a concrete wall to gain access to a Los Angeles jewelry store, making off with at least $10 million worth of watches, pendants, gold chains and other merchandise, police said. The heist happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Love Jewels on Broadway in the heart of downtown’s jewelry district, according to Officer David Cuellar with the LA Police Department.

Investigators were reviewing security camera footage that shows the suspects entering the store from a large hole they drilled from the property next door, he said. “They tunneled through multiple levels of concrete into the target location,” Cuellar said Tuesday. An unknown number of suspects fled through the same hole and drove off in a late model Chevy truck, he said. The heist wasn’t discovered until store employees arrived for work Monday morning.

Initial estimates are that $10 million worth of merchandise was stolen, Cuellar said, adding that the number could change. The owner told The Associated Press the loss was around $20 million, and that they did not have insurance. No alarms went off and the feed to their in-store security cameras were cut. At the store on Tuesday, workers covered up the hole in the wall with a metal plate, repaired other damage and cleaned up overturned display cases and discarded boxes. Two large safes were broken into, containing all the merchandise they had in the store. Customers and friends stopped by to offer sympathy, with some even asking to purchase items.

Love Jewels’ website advertises items like a 14-karat yellow gold rope chain for $1,200, heart-shaped gold earrings for $200 and a gold cross pendant for $550. Videos on the store’s social media shows glass cases filled with rings, watches and necklaces. Detectives examined the scene for fingerprints and DNA, police said.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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