November 14, 2016 – For more information about robberies among traveling salespeople, read this article from JCK Magazine.
Grab and Run Suspect – Dickson, TN
On November 26, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the subject inquired about chains and then stole several items.
Off-Premises Attacks Spiked in Oct., JSA Says
New York, NY – November 14, 2016 – Read an article from the National Jeweler featuring the Jewelers’ Security Alliance’s Security Recommendations.
JSA Offers Reward in Wisconsin Jewelry Store Murder
November 4, 2016
The National Jeweler has published an article regarding a reward for a homicide of a jeweler in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Jeweler Killed, JSA Offers Reward
November 4, 2016
JCK Online featured an article about a reward offer from the Jewelers’ Security Alliance.
Distraction Theft Video
Oklahoma City, OK – On November 1 2016, a group of four men committed a distraction theft in Oklahoma City, OK.
JSA Warns of Surge in Distraction Thefts
October 21, 2016 – Distraction Theft Gangs have several unique features. Learn the tricks of their trade within.
Jewelers Falling Victim to Distraction Theft Gangs
Distraction Theft Gangs have targeted several states in 2016 and are becoming increasingly bold.
THEFT – DICKSON, TN
On 11/26/16, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the suspect inquired about chains. He asked to see yellow gold items for himself and white gold items for his wife. The suspect stated he had been married for 12 years and the chains would be gifts to get him out of the “dog house.†The suspect was shown several pieces and selected four items. Once the items were placed on the pad at the register, the suspect grabbed them and walked out of the store. The suspect was described as a 55-year-old Black male. He is 6’2†tall and weighs 300 lbs. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with a black beanie style hat. He also wore a gray jacket with white shoes and black pants. The suspect wore sunglasses and had a beard with grey hair on his chin. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Dickson Police Department at 615-444-8041.
GRAB AND RUN – ANCHORAGE, AK
On 11/21/16, at approximately 8:48 p.m., a suspect requested to see gold chains. The sales associate placed two gold chains on a display pad. The suspect stated he would take them. The suspect and the sales associate then went to the register. At that point, the suspect stated he also wanted to see watches. The sales associate carried the chains to the watch case. The suspect then grabbed both chains and ran out of the store. The suspect was described as a 30-year-old Hispanic male. He is 5’8†and weighs 140 lbs. He was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt with black jeans. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Anchorage Police Department at 907-786-8500.