All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 6/5/2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m., a male subject expressed interest in gold chains and gold pendants. The subject browsed through several items, then said he would return to the store later. Shortly thereafter, the subject returned to the store with an unknown male subject. The subject requested to see a gold chain with a gold pendant. When the subject was told he could only view one item at a time, the subject held the gold chain and talked with the other unknown male, before running from the location with the gold chain. The second subject realized he had left, and quickly followed.

A single description of the male subject was provided: Black, 6’0″, thin build, black hair, white hat with red brim, black t-shirt, and black pants. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328

On 4/21/24, at 3:00 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident.� Upon approach to a mall the kiosk by the subject and his companion, the subject asked to see a gold chain with a pendant.� After the two exited, they returned shortly after where the subject asked for and was given two chains with pendants to look at.� The subject, who then tried them on as he stated he wanted to see how they looked layered, began to take pictures then ran off wearing both chains and pendants while his companion following behind.�

Subject Descriptions:

Subject �” Black male, approximately 19yrs old, 5’6”, slim body.� Last seen wearing a black hoodie and light blue denim skinny jeans.

Companion �” Black male, approximately 27-28 yrs. old, medium build, approximately 6’2”, short hair and has facial hair.� Last seen wearing gray shorts, gray hoodie.

If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact JSA at 212-687-0328

On 12/25/22, at approximately 5:18 a.m., a male subject smashed the lower glass window on the front door of a retail jewelry store and gained entry.� Once inside, the subject smashed the glass on one showcase with a hammer and stole the contents of the same.� The subject then exited the location through the hole in the glass of the front door.� The police were dispatched and responded to the location to investigate. The subject escaped. He wore a light grey or white sweatshirt with a black cloth on his head. He also wore dark-colored pants and white tennis shoes. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org

On 12/16/20, at approximately 1:55 p.m., two subjects committed an armed robbery at a jewelry store. The subjects pistol-whipped an employee and stole over $100,000 in baubles.

One of the subject’s wore a black and yellow puffer jacket. The other wore a dark-colored skull cap and a dark-colored jacket. One of the subject’s took seven pieces of jewelry from a wall display; which included neck chains and pendants. The subjects were described as being in their mid 30’s. Click here to view the crime.