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Puyallup, WA- Jewelry kiosk inside Puyallup mall burglarized

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PUYALLUP, Wash. — A jewelry kiosk inside a Puyallup mall was burglarized. Puyallup police told KIRO 7 News that multiple suspects shot out an entrance of the South Hill Mall Monday around 6:30 a.m.

Joe Bell, a spokesperson for the mall, said the two suspects entered near the movie theater and targeted Banter by the Piercing Pagoda inside the mall. Half of the jewelry cases were completely empty as of Wednesday afternoon, while several were missing glass.

“Concerned, concerned for the safety of the people, and of course the workers,” said Christopher Ramirez, a shopper. We called the company to get more details, but no one answered. However, Bell said the suspects dashed away before police and security arrived.

“These particular perpetrators came and went very fast,” he said. “It is very reminiscent, just the method that they used of similar burglaries we have seen in the Puget Sound area in the past couple of weeks. We’re working really closely with Puyallup police.”

KIRO 7 News asked Bell if the mall had plans to make any updates following the incident. The spokesperson said he couldn’t disclose any details for safety reasons, but said the mall’s top priority is safety. “We pride ourselves on having a very robust security arrangement at the mall, both human and electronic,” he said.

Puyallup detectives declined to share surveillance footage of the suspects, stating they did not want to impact the investigation.

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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Newark, NJ- ARRESTED- Crew broke into N.J. store through ceiling. Member caught with $10K watch arrested, cops say.

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Newark, NJ– A member of a South American theft group was charged with federal crimes after he was caught with a wristwatch that he allegedly stole from an Essex County mall last year, investigators announced Tuesday.

Gustavo Ignacio Salas Ortega, 33, of Chile, and the group scouted the unidentified jewelry store that was located at a mall “in or around Millburn,” before committing the burglary, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey.

He and the others entered the store through the ceiling and a hole they cut through an adjacent wall to steal multiple pieces of jewelry, the office said.

When police officers arrived at the business on Oct. 5, they reviewed surveillance footage which showed five people wearing masks, gloves, and some wearing reflective vests near the store while carrying bags and a collapsible ladder, according to a criminal complaint.

Further review of the footage showed some of the men, including Salas Ortega, surveilling and scouting the location of the store on both the day of and the day before the burglary, the complaint stated. He was not wearing a mask and his face was visible in the footage.

On Oct. 14, police, including members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, detained Salas Ortega in Rochelle Park. They recovered the wristwatch, which he had also been seen wearing in ATM surveillance footage in New York a few days earlier, authorities said.

Detectives determined that the watch, which had been purchased for $10,800, was at the jewelry store for maintenance work, according tot he complaint.

Salas Ortega was charged with one count of conspiracy to receive stolen property that had crossed state lines and one count of receiving stolen property that had crossed state lines, the office said.

“The Joint Organized Crime Task Force has been working tirelessly to apprehend these alleged criminals, following a labyrinth of conspirators that span multiple states,” FBI-Newark Acting Special Agent in Charge Terence G. Reilly said in a statement. “These alleged criminals are part of South American theft groups who have been targeting stores throughout the United States for months.”

Salas Ortega was detained Tuesday after his appearance in federal court in Newark, officials said

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Greece, NY- Three people arrested following smash-and-grab robbery at Greece Ridge mall jewelry store

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Greece, N.Y. — Three people face charges in connection with a jewelry store robbery at The Mall at Greece Ridge last month.

Police said eight suspects entered the mall wearing masks and gloves Jan. 6, with six of them going to Dubai Jewelry while the other two stayed by the vestibule.

The suspects reportedly jumped the store’s counter and used a baseball bat to break the display cases, stealing roughly $90,000 worth of merchandise.

A Wilmorite security officer reportedly confronted the suspects during the incident but was threatened with a baseball bat. Police said another security officer was nearly struck by a bat that one of the suspects threw.

The suspects allegedly fled the scene in a dark Chevrolet Malibu, later found unoccupied on Lang Street in Rochester. Police said detectives identified two vehicles involved in the crime.

SWAT teams from the Greece and Rochester police departments executed a “high-risk” search warrant Wednesday at an address on Remington Street in Rochester, according to Greece police, with New York State Police assisting them with searches of three other locations.

Police said they recovered “significant physical evidence” during the searches and arrested three people.

Michael Ruiz, 28, Jahrusalem Smith, 30, and Destiny Allen, 41, all of Rochester, were each charged with robbery, grand larceny and criminal mischief.

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

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GRAB AND RUN- TEMPE, AZ

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Tempe, AZ– On February 04, 2025, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at THE Arizona Mills mall in Tempe, Arizona. A male subject entered the store where he was provided customer service by an employee. The male was looking at gold display showcases, where he asked and selected to look at a gold and diamond charm and gold chain necklaces. The male selected and stated he was going to purchase a lion black and white diamond charm. The male then selected a gold chain necklace to go with the gold charm. The male then placed the gold charm and gold chain on at the register. The male was on his cell phone, claiming to talk with his mother for money transfer for a credit card account to purchase the items. While on his cell phone, the male quickly fled the store. Mall security and the Tempe Police Department were notified and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, mid 20’s, Hispanic, 5’8, 230-250lbs, black hair and beard, tan Aeropostale shirt, tan pants, grey/black/white Nike shoes

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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Phoenix, AZ- ARRESTED: Two individuals stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from Valley stores, police said

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PHOENIX, AZ — Two people who police said stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from multiple Valley stores in the span of three days have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department.

The suspects were arrested in the parking lot of a store after stealing a $10,000 necklace, police said. A video posted by Phoenix police, click here to view video/aerticle provided by 12 News, shows the two suspects being shown jewelry, grabbing it, and running away at several different jewelry stores. Officials said they were able to identify the men and link them to a retail theft string.

The suspects have not been identified.

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Olympia, WA- GRAB AND RUN

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Olympia, WA– On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall, a store had a top of counter spinner broken into. While the employee was on break the kiosk was unoccupied. A male suspect seeing the opportunity approach the spinner and forced open one of the doors. In the process he damaged the spinner and cut himself. An entire panel of jewelry was removed, and the suspect fled the location prior to being detected.

Suspect(s) Description: White male, 40 years, 5’10”, medium build, with a brown or dark colored beard. The suspect wore light colored blue jeans, a tri-colored hoodie sweatshirt – blue/white and mustard yellow. He also wore a dark colored ball cap with a yellow bill.

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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LINCOLNWOOD, Ill- Masked burglars commit smash-and-grab at north suburban jewelry store with customers inside.

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LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. — Three masked suspects smashed the front window of a north suburban jewelry store while customers were inside Saturday and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

According to police, officers arrived at Baladna Jewelry in Lincolnwood, located in the 4300 block of Touhy Avenue, around 4:45 p.m. for a smash-and-grab burglary.

Police say, according to initial reports, the suspects arrived in a black pickup truck, which was observed parking in front of the store. The suspects then proceeded to smash the front windows and force their way inside, where they broke open display cases and filled bags with various pieces of jewelry.

According to police, several customers were inside the store at the time of the robbery, but no physical threats or injuries were reported. After committing the theft, the suspects fled westbound on Touhy Ave. in the black pickup truck.

Lincolnwood detectives were gathering information and evidence, including surveillance footage from nearby businesses and witness statements, after the incident.

The suspects were described as male and wearing all-black clothing, ski masks and gloves. No further details about the suspects’ identities or the stolen items were immediately available.

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

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EL CAJON, CA- GRAB AND RUN

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El Cajon, CA– On January 20, 2025, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entry into the store, the suspect inquired about Rolex watches then gold chains. While viewing a 24-inch gold rope chain, the suspect ran off with it in his possession. El Cajon Police Department was notified.

Suspect(s) Description: Male Black, light complected, 20-23 yrs old, thin build, 5’11”. Wearing dark blue zip-up jacket with matching joggers, white t-shirt, white sneakers.

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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Kansas City, MO- Armed robbery of North KC business leads to charges for 2

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two men have been arrested and charged after the armed robbery of a North Kansas City jewelry business over the weekend.

Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Sunday, Dec. 12, indicate that Terrance M. Johnson Sr., 43, and Ana Loh, 21, of Kansas City, have been charged in connection to the robbery of a local-owned jewelry store.

A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department revealed that around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, emergency crews were called to a family-owned jewelry store in North Kansas City that doubled as the owners’ home.

Investigators said they found Johnson and Loh entered the business with a third unidentified suspect. The three proceeded to threaten a cashier as Johnson pointed a gun at him and took the jewelry out of the case by the register after he demanded the cash from the register.

The victims reported that one of the suspects made their way upstairs where a second victim was held at gunpoint as the location of the safe was demanded. Loh allegedly threatened to kill both victims as well as their family members.

Law enforcement officials noted that the incident was cut short when a customer interrupted and the three suspects ran off – but not before they stole the wallets, phones and keys of the victims.

Detectives said they were able to ping one of the victims’ phones to a location in North Kansas City where Johnson and Loh were found in the passenger seats of a vehicle that had been stolen from the victims.

Investigators indicated that when Johnson exited the vehicle, he attempted to run away but was quickly brought down. Loh was taken into custody without incident. Officers found jewelry from the store along the path he took.

Johnson and Loh admitted to law enforcement officials that they had been involved in the robbery. Johnson was charged with robbery in the first degree and could face up to 30 years behind bars. Loh was charged with 2 counts of robbery and a single count of burglary. If convicted, he could face up to 75 years in prison.

A bond review hearing has been set for Johnson and Loh at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21 with a preliminary hearing expected around 2 p.m. on Feb. 11.

As of Jan. 15, Loh remains behind bars on a $50,000 bond. Johnson remains jailed on a $75,000 bond. No further information has been released.

Article provided by Sarah Motter of KCTV News.

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Chesterfield, VA – Over $2,000 in jewelry stolen from Chesterfield store

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Thousands of dollars in jewelry was recently stolen from a jewelry store in Chesterfield Towne Center.

The Chesterfield County Police Department is trying to identify the suspect, pictured below, who reportedly stole jewelry worth over $2,000 from the Banter by Piercing Pagoda at Chesterfield Towne Center, located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike.

The theft took place sometime last week, though police did not provide a specific date.

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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.