All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 5/10/2024, 39-year-old Aaron Smalls was charged with stealing from six jewelry stores over the past year. Between December 2023 and February 2024, Smalls committed thefts at 6 stores. He was linked to a six figure theft of jewelry from a store dating back to 2021 via DNA evidence. Click here to read more about Smalls.

On 5/8/2024, at 3:20 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male subject entered the store and looked at several items. He stated he was looking for something to go with his watch. After looking at several items, the male asked to see a ring. Once it was removed from the showcase, the male took possession of it, and fled from the store.

Subject Description: Male, Black, 5’09”, thin build, late 20’s to early 30’s, wearing a white shirt, and black shorts. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On the 5/7/2024, at1:20 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft.� A lone male entered the location and began looking a diamond rings.� The male stated he was shopping for his girlfriend.� The male asked to see an item which was a Neil Lane Bridal Diamond Ring.� A profile was created, and the male provided the name Christopher.� Shortly after, the item was removed from the showcase.� The male gained possession of the item, stated “she’s gonna love this” and then ran out of the store.�

Subject Description:� Male, Black, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’09”, wearing an Atlanta Hawks #21 Jersey, and black shorts. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 5/4/2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and expressed interest in gold chains and gold bracelets. The subject requested to see multiple items, but was only shown one at a time. He requested to view a chain, which was a 24″ Men’s 10K Yellow Gold 10.33 MM solid Curb Chain Necklace. Once it was presented to him, the subject grabbed the chain and fled from the store.

The subject was described as a Black male in his early to mid 20’s. He is approximately 5’9″ and has a thin build, and black hair. He was last seen wearing a yellow gold chain, a black jacket, a black t-shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes. He also has a scar on his forehead.

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

On 04/21/24, at 5:30 p.m. a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see several diamond fashion rings to compare them. An employee mentioned she is only able to show one and held the ring on her finger to show the subject. The subject then asked if the necklaces in the corner cabinet came together, then asked if he is able to try on the diamond ring that the employee was holding. When the subject was presented with the ring, he ran away with it, holding up his pants as he ran.

Subject Description: Male, Black, 20 years old, wearing a black Ralph Lauren hoodie with a bear on the front, ripped jeans, black and white tennis shoes, and white framed dark sunglasses that he dropped to his mouth while talking to the employee.

If you have any information regarding this subject’s identity, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at 212-687-0328.

On 4/9/2024, at 2:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a gold chain. Chains were shown to the subject and she selected one to purchase. The subject asked to see a pendant and a ring as well. After she selected the items she wanted, the subject asked to try them on together to see how they matched. When the subject was in possession of all three items, she fled from the store. She got into a white RAV4 with no license plates and left the area. Lafayette Police responded to investigate the incident.

Merchandise stolen: Multi-Diamond Triple-Row Engagement Ring in 14K Gold, Hollow Miami Cuban Chain Necklace 10 Karat Yellow Gold 22″, Men’s Diamond Cross Pendant 1 Carat Total Weight 10 Karat Yellow Gold

Subject Description: Female, Black, 6’1″, 215lbs, 40 Years Old, Pink Shirt, Blue Jeans

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

On 4/8/2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., three male subjects entered a jewelry store under the pretense of looking at gold chains. The male sales associate greeted the group and began to show them a chain. While the case was open for the associate to retrieve a second chain the first suspect went around the counter and put the associate in a choke hold as the other two suspects grabbed multiple items out of the case. The associate complied and put his hands up trying to back away and the suspect holding
him put his hand on his waist line implying that he had a weapon on him.

When the two suspects started to flee, the suspect holding the associate let him go and grabbed more merchandise before following the other two. They encountered a security guard as they were running out, because the store manager had already texted security to do a walk-by when the group entered. The security guard tried to use a pepper spray on the group and follow them, the guard was punched by the suspects. The security guard said the subjects fled in a older white 4 door car. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.