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Colorado Springs, CO – On August 21, 2024, a jewelry store reported a grab and run theft of a diamond engagement ring. It was reported a male subject entered the store and wanted to look at engagement rings. He was specifically asking about princess cut diamond rings. The subject provided the name of “James” and asked to see a lab created and a natural. He was presented one ring at a time. As the employee was putting the second one back in the showcase, the subject snatched both, one from the presentation pad and one from the employee’s possession. It should be noted the subject was knowledgeable of jewelry. He apologized for wearing a mask as one of his family members was sick. Once taking possession of the rings, the subject then fled from the store.

Subject Description: Light skinned Black male, 22-25yrs old, 6-1”, skinny 160lbs, Black baseball cap on backwards, White Nike pullover hoody, blue surgical mask, black pants and sneakers. No visible marks, scars or tattoo’s.

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.

Upper Merion Township – August 22, 2024 – The subject featured din this alert entered a high-end watch store on August 17, 2024. He browsed multiple items with a sales associate. The subject took a watch and ran out of the store.

Subject description: Male, Hair color: Black, Facial Hair: Black, Eyes: Brown, Height: 5’10” -6’0”
Weight: 150 – 180lbs., Cloths: White hat, Dark Blue Hoodie, White Shirt, Blue Pants w/ thunderbolts, White
and Blue colored shoes (Possibly Reebok or New Balance). NOTABLE Tattoos: Above right temple.

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.

Statesville, NC – August 21, 2024 – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at a jewelry store. The incident occurred Friday (August 16) at approximately 12:25 p.m.

According to a news release from the Statesville Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find that a suspect, armed with a hammer, had threatened store employees and smashed display cases to steal various pieces of jewelry. The suspect then fled the scene in a white BMW, which had a dark cover over the license plate. No injuries were reported during the incident.

In response, officers began searching the area while Criminal Investigators processed the crime scene. A short time later, the suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned at the dead end of Pump Station Road, not far from the robbery site.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office provided additional support by setting up a perimeter and deploying a K-9 unit. Despite a thorough search, including a K-9 track and aerial surveillance using a drone, the suspect was not found.

Suspect: White male with long dark hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sneakers, dark gloves, a grey shirt with a short-sleeve black shirt over it, and a black covering over part of his face. He was carrying a black and red duffle bag.

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.

Auburn, MA – On August 17, 2024, at approximately 12:57 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold chains. After reviewing the chains, subject 1 requested to look at a particular curb gold chain. Subject 1 also requested to look at a second chain. Following policy, the team member declined to remove a second chain. Subject 1 took possession of the chain and then both subjects ran from the mall. No injuries were reported. Mall Security and the Auburn Police were notified. NOTE: One of the subjects may be related to an additional theft in Connecticut.

Subject 1: Male, Black, 6’, 30 to 35 yrs, thin build, beard, wearing sunglasses, white Nike t-shirt, Nike gray pants, white sneakers.

Subject 2: Male, Black, 5’8”, 50 to 55 yrs, thin build, wearing sunglasses, graphic savage t-shirt, gray pants, black sneakers.

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. Jewelers and their employees should remain vigilant and alert while showing their product line.