All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 4/25/23, at 12:38 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a smash & grab robbery. Upon approach to the jewelry showcase, the subject began to strike the glass with a hammer.� Once he successfully breached the glass, he stuck his hand in and retrieved 3 gold chains and 1 bracelet, then fled from the store.� Mall Security was notified as was the Palmdale Sheriff’s Department whereupon an investigation was initiated.� The subject is a known offender to the mall security team whose information was shared with local authorities.

Subject(s) Description: Mixed Asian/Black Male, mid 20’s, 5’8”, 160 lbs, dark-colored ear-length hair.� He was last seen wearing a black and white jacket, a white undershirt, and greyish-colored jeans.

On 4/21/23, at approximately 6:37 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject requested to see a gold chain, During the presentation, a pendant was also requested.� The team member placed the pendant on the chain.� The subject requested to try on the chain and pendant, and when doing so, he fled from the site with both stolen pieces.

Subject Description: Black male adult with a beard, thin build, and approximately 5’6″.� He was last seen wearing a black/red t-shirt, light colored jeans, and a black ball cap. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 4/18/23, at 6:00 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject under the pretense of shopping, requested to see a gold chain. After receiving the chain, he returned it and then requested to see a bracelet. The subject then grabbed the chain from the team member’s hand and fled the location with both pieces. The subject was described as a 5’8″ White male with a medium build. He is in his early 30’s, and has a short beard. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie, black sweatpants, and a black ball cap. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 4/17/23, at approximately 2:32 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A male subject entered the store and requested to see engagement rings. He was very comfortable with small talk and said he was ready to make the “big commitment.” The subject said that he was working locally doing commercial painting, and owned his own business. He said that he was interested in a Leo diamond. The store manager then joined the presentation and asked to look up the guest in clienteling. The subject said there may be a wish list under the name Janell.

As the manager continued to search clienteling, the assistant pulled out the ring that the subject wanted to look at. The manager continued to press for information to find the right clienteling profile and the subject said that he needed to go out to his vehicle to retrieve his phone to look up phone numbers. The subject re-entered the store after approximately 3 minutes. He walked in, said “Yep, that’s the one!”, grabbed the ring, and ran out the door. He drove away in a silver Chevrolet Cobalt-type vehicle. The subject was described as a White male in his early 40’s. He is 5’8″ and has a medium build. He was last seen wearing jeans covered in pants, a grey/red hoodie with red lettering, and a camo hat. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 4/19/23, at approximately 6:46 p.m., a young Black male approached a jewelry kiosk inside a mall. The subject had an accent and asked to see multiple chains. It was explained to him that he could only see one item at a time.� During the entire process, he kept his head down hiding his face. He placed the chain in his palm and ran out the back of the mall. He had on a red baseball cap, and black and grey washed jeans.� The subject is 5’8″ and in his late 20’s. He was last seen wearing short dreads under his ball cap.� He also has a small build and weighs 160 lbs. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 4/17/23, at approximately 1:00 p.m., police in Peabody, MA responded to a jewelry store inside a mall that experienced a robbery. A male subject carried a backpack with a note, and motioned to his waist, implying that he had a gun. The subject stole several necklaces and watches. A sergeant with the Peabody police noticed a man matching the suspect’s description. The suspect had been wearing all black with a white mask. The sergeant found the suspect, who was still wearing a mask. The suspect attempted to flee, but the sergeant was able to apprehend him. The suspect was later identified as 27-year-old Starlin Bautista. He was charged with armed robbery as well as assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

On 4/10/23, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a retail jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft.� Upon entry into the store, the subject asked to view a 4 ct. total weight, 14k white gold ring.� Shortly after, the subject began sniffing the ring, and he fled with the ring in his possession.

Subject Description:� Hispanic Male, 30’s, 5’6”, medium build.� He has tattoos of names on his left hand/two fingers (middle and ring finger).� He has a mustache with short hair, and he was last seen wearing a light blue short sleeve shirt, khaki shorts, long white socks, and white shoes. If you have any information, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328