All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 7/30/24, at 6:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store’s lease line and asked about solid chains. He was shown a few different chains when he asked to see the 24” yellow gold curb chain. The team member took the chain out of the case and locked the case. As she was showing him the piece, he kept insisting to feel the weight. The team member held half of the chain in her hands and let him feel the weight of the other half. The subject then ripped the chain from her hands and sprinted away from the store.

Subject Description: Black male – 6’1″ tall, 25 years old, 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. He had sleeves of tattoos on his arms and his hair was dreadlocks pulled up in a ponytail.

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

On 6/29/2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male and female subject were in a jewelry store and at the display containing rings. The sales associate assisted the female subject with trying on a necklace, while the male subject reached into the case and stole the element containing several rings.

Subject Descriptions: Male, Black, 40-years-old. The male subject is 5″10 and weighs 240 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black hat with a gray t-shirt and jeans. The female subject is also believed to be 40-years-old. She is heavy-set, and 5’9″ tall. She was last seen wearing a white sleeveless shirt with leggings on and a hat. If you have any information, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 6/19/2024, at 1:30 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store. One subject requested to view gold chains. Once the chain was handed to the subject, the subject tried on the necklace and requested to view a gold bracelet. Once it was handed to him, both subjects smiled and waved goodbye as they walked out of the store, with the first subject being in possession of both items.

Both subjects are Black, with thin builds and in their late 20’s to early 30’s. The first subject was last seen wearing a camo trucker hat, black Adidas t-shirt, camo pants, and black shoes. He is between 5″10″ and 6’0″. The second subject is between 6’0″ and 6’2″. He was last seen wearing a red/black hat, grey Nike t-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes with white soles. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at 212-687-0328 or jsa2@jewelersseecurity.org.

On 6/12/2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m. before closing, a male subject entered a jewelry store and expressed interest in gold chains and pendants. While working with two team members, the subject requested to view a gold chain and pendant. One of the sales associates came around to the other side of the showcase, while the other sales associate continued to work with the subject. The sales associate had placed the gold chain pendant on a presentation pad.

After the subject requested assistance in trying on the combination and was denied, he grabbed both items and fled from the store. The subject was described as a Black male in his mid to late 30’s. He is 5’6″ and has a thin build and black hair. He was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a white/yellow Ramen noodle hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, and black/white/orange/pink shoes. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at 212-687-0328 or jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.

On 6/6/2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and expressed interest in gold chains. He was then taken to the gold case and shown several gold chains. The sales associate had 2 to 3 chains out at at a time and displayed them on a counter pad. While the sales associate was putting chains back in the case the subject held one. While the associate’s back was turned, the subject slipped the chain into his pocket. The sales associate inquired as to what happened to the chain. The subject then said he did not know, and that he had given them all back and didn’t have anything.

He stood there and talked to the team member for a few minutes while she looked for the chain, then left. After reviewing the video, it was determined that the guest had taken the chain. The subject was described as a Black male in his mid 30’s. He is 5’7” and was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and purple ball cap. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurty.org .

On 5/28/2024, at 11:57 a.m., a female subject stopped at a jewelry kiosk inside of a mall and asked about gold chains, and then asked to see a particular chain. Once the chain was presented, the subject asked about another chain. As the sales associate was looking into the showcase, she observed the subject slide her hand down with the chain and place it in her pocket. The sales associate then immediately asked the subject for the chain. The subject replied, “I gave it back to you. You can call Mall Security.”

As soon as the team member picked up her phone to call Mall Security, the subject ran from the store and through the Food Court Exit. The subject’s car was identified as a red Toyota Corolla with a Florida license plate. The subject was described as Black and in her late 40’s. She is 5’4″ and thin. She has black hair down to her shoulders, and she was last seen wearing a white tank top, jeans shorts, and flip flops. She also carried two handbags. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.