San Jose, CA– San Jose Police Department have announced seven arrests linked to the robbery of Jewelry store in San Jose, California. Police indicate they are suspected to have ties to other smash and grab robberies in the Bay area. Police spokesperson indicated the investigation is ongoing they are “coming for them as well”.
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Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine have exposed an organized group of 11 people, five of whom are employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and owners of a private company, who organized the movement of jewelry and Swiss watches across the state border of Ukraine, hiding them from customs control.
“The valuables were purchased in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, etc. They were then imported to Poland and handed over to the conductors of the international passenger train Warsaw-Kyiv/Kyiv-Warsaw,” the BES said in a statement on Tuesday.
The investigation found that the jewelry and Swiss watches were hidden in the structural cavities of the train car, and in Kyiv they were sold in their own store for cash, non-cash payments and cryptocurrency.
Law enforcement officers conducted authorized searches of the train, store, and residences of the suspects and seized contraband products of well-known brands worth over $10 million and $800,000 in cash.
BES detectives reported 11 individuals on suspicion of committing a criminal offense under Part 3 of Article 201-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (movement across the customs border of Ukraine with concealment from customs control of goods (except for excisable goods and electricity), committed on a large scale by an organized group of individuals).
By court decision, the suspects’ property, which was purchased with funds obtained from criminal activity, including cars and a yacht, was seized. The suspects were given preventive measures.
It is noted that operational support was provided by employees of the Main Directorate “D” of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the Security Service of Ukraine, and procedural management was provided by prosecutors of the Prosecutor
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WATERFORD, CT– On 10/4/2025, at approximately 5:50 pm at the Crystal Mall, three male suspects, using hammers, smashed the gold chains / bracelets showcase of a jewelry store. Once the case was breached the suspects removed the merchandise and concealed it in trash bags. The suspects exited the mall through a corridor leading to the parking lot. No injuries were reported. Mall security and the Waterford Police were notified.
Suspect(s) Description: Three Black male suspects, 25 to 30yrs, thin build, wearing black clothing and gloves.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
COLLIERVILLE, TN- On October 6, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. At around 2:08 PM, a lone male suspect entered the location under the premise of buying a gift for his father. The suspect approached the men’s fashion showcase and asked to see a large diamond ring. The employee began a conversation with the suspect to obtain information for Clientele. The suspect claimed his name was Kevin Shields but was reluctant to give an email address or address. The employee showed the suspect several diamond rings as requested but maintained control of the pieces. When that was unsuccessful, the suspect asked to see a gold a diamond men’s charm and a chain that would match. The suspect kept his hands in his pockets, refrained from touching anything and spoke in a low voice as he avoided eye contact. He was presented with the charm but wanted to see it on the matching gold and diamond necklace. The charm was placed on the necklace for the suspect to see. Once on the counter pad the suspect grabbed it from the team member and fled the store into the parking lot. The suspect was observed fleeing the parking lot in a newer black 4-door Hyundai SUV with black and Chrome rims. The vehicle was backed in and left running. It had a New York license plate (LNC-6248) and was determined to be a rental car. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with Collierville Police.
Suspect(s) Description: Male, black, dark complexion, 5’9’, 35-40 years old, 190lbs, slight goatee, athletic build, tattoos on neck and arms. Wearing a green ball cap, large gold and diamond chain, black t-shirt, light blue jeans and dark black/gray tennis shoes. He also was observed with a lighter attached to his belt loop.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
BYRON CENTER, MI– On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The suspect asked several times to see additional items for comparison and layering. The employee would not bring out more than one piece at a time while showing the suspect several other pieces she asked to see. The suspect stated that she had a Kay account but that her husband would be the one buying the piece she picked out. The suspect had a male on FaceTime and was sending him pictures. The suspect decided on the above-described bracelet and once she had it in her possession she fled the location. There were no injuries reported. The Kent County police were contacted, completed a report, and dusted for fingerprints.
Suspect(s) Description: Black Female, 25-35 years old, 5’4â€Â, 125 to 140lbs., curly chin length hair, wearing a blue ballcap, white Jordan short, jeans, and dark shoes and was carrying a large brown purse.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
Detroit, MI- The two men accused of posing as workers for a local utility company in order to gain access to a jeweler’s home and then murdered him have been found guilty.
Jurors in Oakland County, Michigan, returned guilty verdicts against 38-year-old Carlos Jose Hernandez and 40-year-old Joshua Zuazo, both of Dearborn, Michigan, last week.
According to the Oakland County prosecutor’s office, the crime began unfolding on the night of Oct. 10, 2024.
Prosecutors said Hernandez and Zuazo came to the home jeweler Hussein “Sam†Murray, owner of Gold & Glitter Jewelry, shared with his wife, Linda Murray, dressed as workers for DTE Energy, a local electricity and gas company.
Outfitted in fluorescent vests and masks, they claimed they were checking for gas leaks, but it was actually a “targeted and very well-planned†attack, Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa said at trial, as Hernandez had come into Hussein’s jewelry and pawn shop before and asked to meet the owner.
Hussein and Linda did not let Hernandez and Zuazo into their home that night, but the men returned the next day and were permitted entry.
According to the prosecutor’s office, one of the men showed the couple a piece of paper purportedly from DTE, which Murray signed before leading them to the basement.
Hernandez and Zuazo later came back upstairs without Hussein. They then bound Linda with duct tape and beat her while demanding to know the location of the safe, money, and jewelry.
According to evidence presented at trial, Hernandez had been texting with his wife about getting enough from the robbery to buy a house, but what the two men ultimately left with was Linda’s phone, her Apple Watch, some costume jewelry, and the keys to her SUV, Linda testified.
Woodland Hills, CA– Police are searching for three suspects who purportedly robbed a jewelry store owner as he was checking on a flat tire in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles Monday night.
The victim said he was leaving the Poquito Mas restaurant shortly before 9 p.m. when he noticed he had a flat tire and pulled over on the 21100 block of Ventura Boulevard near Canoga Avenue to check on it.
That’s when three males wearing ski masks jumped out of a van and approached him, he said.
“They put their knife on me and they grabbed my bag, and they took all of my stuff and all of my jewelry. More than $200,000 value jewelry. They robbed me,†the victim, Ali Sedaghat, told news video service RMG News.
Sedaghat, who described himself as a high-end jewelry designer with an office in downtown Los Angeles, believes he was being followed and the thieves had slashed his tire.
The incident is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, but they have yet to release any information regarding the case.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
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Tulalip, WA- On September 29, 2025, A jewelry store at the Seattle Premium Outlets experienced a grab and run theft by a lone female. The female suspect entered the store and asked to see a variety of gold chains. She was shown both natural and lab created diamond studded chains and bracelets. She asked to try on a 22-inch lab created necklace and the employee assisted with putting it on her neck. The suspect then asked to try on a lab created bracelet which she put around her left wrist. The suspect then picked up the third item which was another lab created bracelet from the presentation pad and quickly walked out of the store without making payment. Mall security was advised. No injuries occurred in this incident. A report was filed with local police. The woman is suspected in numerous grab and run thefts since June of this year in Tukwila, Auburn, and Tacoma, Washington. Be Alert.
Suspect(s) Description: Female suspect is described as Asian or Filipino, 35 – 40 years of age, 5’5 – 5’6†tall weighting 120-150 lbs. Chambord black and white shoes, black pants and a black T-shirt under a green jar get. The suspect wore prescription glasses and carried a large pink shoulder bag or purse.
If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
St. Maarten- A dramatic daylight robbery at Value Jewelers located on Front Street on Tuesday has intensified community fears over a perceived surge in crime, prompting conflicting statements from business leaders and law enforcement. The daring heist, which saw suspects escaping on a Jet Ski, occurred just hours after police addressed public safety concerns, highlighting a tense atmosphere on the island.
The robbery took place shortly after noon. According to initial reports, two individuals targeted the jewelry store before making a bold getaway to Cape Bay Beach, where they fled by sea on a Jet Ski. Police responded quickly, detaining several people in the area for questioning. While bystanders reported that the suspects were apprehended, Police Spokesman Joe Josepha stated that the force was actively investigating and would provide confirmed details later.
This latest incident has amplified anxieties within the local business community, particularly among members of the Island Merchants Association (IMA). Earlier, the IMA had issued an urgent public safety notice following what it described as a “concerning increase in criminal activity,” including a series of daily home invasions. IMA President Sunny Khatnani called on residents and business owners to move high-value items like cash and jewelry to secure off-site locations, such as safety deposit boxes.
The association also issued a specific directive for jewelers and their vendors, instructing them to cease using personal vehicles for transporting valuable goods. Instead, they were advised to use professional armored transport services to mitigate the risk of theft during transit.
In response to the IMA’s alert, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) issued a statement strongly refuting the claim of “daily home invasions.” The police emphasized that such characterizations were not supported by official crime statistics and risked spreading unnecessary fear and misinformation. KPSM reassured the public that it has been conducting strategic operations over the past weeks, resulting in the arrest of multiple suspects involved in armed robberies and other serious offenses.
The police force stressed its commitment to public safety and its ongoing partnership with the community, but requested that organizations ensure public statements are factually accurate to avoid causing undue alarm.
Despite these assurances, the brazen nature of the Value Jewelers robbery has left many residents and merchants on edge. The incident, following so closely on the heels of the public warnings and police response, underscores the significant challenge facing the island as it grapples with both the reality of crime and the community’s growing perception of insecurity. As law enforcement continues its investigation, the community waits anxiously for answers and a restoration of safety.
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) — Three of the seven suspects arrested in the San Ramon jewelry heist are facing serious felony charges, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s office announced.
The three charged, so far, are a 31-year-old and 19-year-old from San Francisco, along with a 27-year-old from Vallejo.
“Our communities deserve safety from conduct like the audacious daylight robbery in San Ramon,” said Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton. “Thanks to the excellent investigative work by the San Ramon Police Department, these defendants will face significant punishment for the offenses they committed.”
Each of the three men charged are facing 13 counts of second-degree robbery.
Prosecutors are adding conspiracy charges, alleging that the suspects carried out a series of criminal acts including stealing cars, forcibly entering the store, smashing display cases, and even firing a weapon to escape when the front glass door locked.
“What prosecutors are using the conspiracy laws for is they want the people that are organizing this, that are in the getaway car, that are the planners to face the same sanctions as the people that are carrying it out in the stores,” explained former Santa Clara County DA Steven Clark.
“What you’re seeing now is prosecutors trying to educate the judges and saying, look, these are no longer just theft crimes.”
Under Proposition 36 just passed at the end of 2024, the suspects could also face enhanced penalties. The voter-approved measure allows for tougher sentencing for repeat offenders who commit serious or violent felonies. The value of stolen merchandise also totaled more than a million dollars.
“Prop 36 is designed for this kind of activity,” said Clark. “They’re not just impulsive kids committing theft. I think that’s the education that prosecutors are sending to the court system and also to the community. And they’re listening to community members saying, look, this has got to stop.”
ABC7 News investigated the suspects’ histories by combing through court and jail records. The 27-year-old suspect had previous cases in Solano and Alameda County. In Alameda County, court records revealed he had faced at least two second-degree robberies in the last five years, but was never convicted for them.
“What you’re seeing is the actual record of this individual that they pled to a lesser charge, and the robbery charge was dismissed,” said Clark.
The suspect was also out on probation while committing several crimes, according to those records. Clark believes there is now a shift in how seriously retail crimes are being taken.
“It is such a pervasive problem, and it’s not a good look for the state of California to have these kinds of videos all over the country showing rampant retail theft,” said Clark.
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If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
