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YONKERS, NY– On September 03, 2024 – Two female subjects, of Eastern European descent, entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold necklaces. Subject 1 pointed out a necklace in the showcase. The employee presented the necklace, at which time subject 1 took possession of necklace, looked at it and returned it to the team member. Additional gold chains were shown to the subjects. The employee removed the necklace tray and placed it on the top of the showcase. The two subjects continued to engage with the team member, while distracting the employee and stealing a necklace. The subjects continued to engage the employee for an additional five minutes before exiting the store. The loss was later identified while conducting merchandise counts. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with the Yonkers Police Department.

Subject Descriptions:

Suspect 1: Female, White European, 5’6”, medium build, 58 to 65 yrs, wearing a blue top, black skirt, sandals, carrying a handbag and wallet.

Suspect 2: Female, White European, 5’6”, medium build, 58 to 65 yrs, wearing a multi colors top, black shirt, sandals, carrying a handbag and large black bag.

If you have any information regarding the individuals who committed this crime, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

Recommendations- Jewelers and their employees should be alert to transnational organized crime groups distraction efforts. Be alert and adhere to company policy and procedures when showing products to customers. If a concern exists, ask another employee to assist you during the interaction with customer(s). More than one employee will mitigate the success of distraction efforts by criminals.

Beloit, WI – August 28, 2024 – Police released images of the two suspects. Police said one subject, wearing a white hat, blue t-shirt and black pants, acted as a lookout. A second subject, wearing a black hat, white sunglasses, light colored sweatshirt and black pants, allegedly broke the lock of the case and took multiple high-value jewelry items.

To view the article provided by Wisconsin News 15, click here.

If you have any information regarding the individuals who committed this crime, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

Brentwood, TN – July 2, 2024 – At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date listed, a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. It was discovered that a ring was missing during inventory counts. The employees recalled a suspicious male in the store the day prior handling the ring above. The subject was in the store for approximately 25 minutes as he walked throughout the store looking at various pieces from multiple showcases. While at the showcase containing high-end watches, the subject asked to see multiple watches.

He tried giving an ID along with a wad of cash for the employee to hold while he inspected the watch. Only one piece was shown at a time. The subject then proceeded to the clearance case and asked to see several different ladies’ rings. The subject was given the above blue sapphire ring to inspect. While in his possession, he was on the phone with a female that was also speaking with the employee. The subject asked to see other pieces in showcase. During this time, he was able to distract the employee and pocket the sapphire ring before leaving the store. A report was filed with Nashville Police for further investigation.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, possibly Middle Eastern, 19-24 years old, 5’6”, 170lbs, stocky, slight goatee, short dark hair with blonde highlights and spoke with an accent. Wearing a dark blue t-shirt, grey shorts and brown shoes with white trim.

If you have any information regarding this individual who committed this crime, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

Recommendations: Jewelers and their employees should remember to be alert and be mindful to the various distraction techniques used by criminals to include, but not limited to use of a cell phone during showing, multiple people speaking at once, and attempts for employee to show more than one item at a time.