All posts by : Ryan Ruddock

On 11/05/23, a grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject requested to see specific chains and charms. As the team member presented the chains and charms, the subject grabbed the merchandise from team members hand, and fled from the location. There were no reports of injury. A report was filed with the Mesa, AZ. Police Department, who will continue the investigation.

Subject Description: White male, mid to late 20’s with beard and glasses.  He was last seen wearing a white shirt and 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 11/2/23, at 9:05 p.m., a jewelry kiosk inside a mall reported a grab and run theft had occurred. A lone male approached the kiosk at closing, and insisted on looking at a chain and charm. When presented the items, the subject grabbed them, and fled out of the mall. Mall security was contacted and the Elizabeth Police Department responded at 10:00 p.m., to take a report. In speaking with the store team, it was later learned that the subject was holding his waist with one hand, inferring he had a weapon during the entire interaction. There were no injuries and Elizabeth PD will continue the investigation.

Subject Description: Black Male, 30’s, had a beard, was about 5’6″-5′ 7″, leather black jacket, olive green pants, and orange skully hat. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.

On 10/31/23, at approximately 7:49 a.m., two males returned to a jewelry store after a previous visit. The associate recalled their prior visit, and switched with another associate to assist the subjects. The associate allowed each subject to try on a chain, one at a time, and secured the case after removing each chain. One of the subjects asked to see a different chain. The associate went to return the chain to the case, and both subjects forced their way into the case and grabbed several chains. The subjects then fled from the store. Police and mall security were immediately notified. No associate or customer injuries
were reported.

Subject Descriptions:

Subject 1-African American Male, mid 20’s, 6’3″, Nasa jacket with galaxy, blk/gray beanie, and gray shoes.
Subject 2-African American Male, mid 20’s, 5’7″, black jacket with gold and silver, black pants, and black shoes.

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

On 10/29/23, a male and female entered a jewelry store at 4:43 p.m., walked around the store, then asked for assistance at the gold showcase. The male subject was interested in gold chains and bracelets, and the sales associate presented a number of options, but the subject wasn�t interested. Finally, he asked to see a gold chain, and the sales associate placed it on his neck. After a few minutes, he asked to see a matching gold bracelet, and the sales associate placed it on his wrist. The subject looked at himself in the mirror, then ran from the store. His female companion quickly followed him and ran out. The couple was in the store for ten minutes, and a few minutes before running, the subject was on his cell phone. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

Description: Black Male, late 20�s early 30�s, 5�9-5�10, thin, dark complexion, slight goatee, wearing a black buttoned-down short sleeve shirt, jeans that were faded and ripped, and white sneakers with black trim.

Companion: Black Female, late 20�s to early 30�s, 5�4, medium build, hair pulled back in a pony tail, white strapped-top with black designs, black skirt and sandals.

On 10/24/23, at 1:09 p.m., a jewelry store experienced an attempted armed robbery/smash & grab. As a silver Toyota Camry backed into a parking space immediately in front of this off-mall location, three hooded, masked, and gloved subjects exited the vehicle and approached the store�s front entrance carrying white tall kitchen style trash cans.

As the subjects began to open the front door to enter the store, the armed security guard who was posted just inside of the front doors, noticed the subjects, and as they also noticed the guard, two of the subjects proceeded to spray towards the guard with an unknown substance. Once the subjects noticed the guard was armed, they all began to retreat and head back to their vehicle where they sped away.

Subject(s) Description:

Subject #1 � Male black, late teens/early twenties, thin build. Last seen wearing a black hooded sweat top, black Nike sweatpants, white hi-top tennis shoes, and black gloves. He carried a white tall kitchen style trash can.

Subject #2 � Male Black, late teens/early twenties, tall, thin build. Last seen wearing black hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white hi-top tennis shoes.

Subject #3 � Male Black, late teens/early twenties, thin build. Last seen wearing a grey hooded sweat top, grey sweatpants, and white shoes. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 10/4/23, at 5:46 p.m., a smash and grab was reported to have occurred at a retail jewelry store. As the subject walked into the store to the gold chain showcase and after briefly stopping, he removed a hammer from inside of his sweat top and began banging on two of the showcases. Shortly after breaking through the showcases, the subject began to select various gold pieces from the showcases. After removing the contents, the subject ran from the store with the stolen gold chains.

Subject Description: Hispanic male, 40’s, 5’10”, 170 lbs, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a white ball cap, black hoodie, dark pants, and white tennis shoes. If you have any information, please call the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at 212-687-0328 jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.