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Philadelphia, PA- 125-year-old crown stolen from St. John the Evangelist church in Center City

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Philadelphia, PA– Police are searching for a man who broke into a Center City church early Saturday morning and stole a golden crown from a statue of the Virgin Mary.

The man was caught on camera smashing a stained glass window and entering St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church at 21 S. 13th St. just after 1 a.m., police said.

“Our video Ã¢â‚¬â€ we have outside and inside cameras Ã¢â‚¬â€ showed the guy coming in,” St. John’s Associate Pastor John McCloskey told NBC10. “And he was in and out within 10 minutes. He was very agile and he knew exactly what he was doing.”

Surveillance footage released Monday by police shows the man climbing the church’s exterior. Police said they believe he drove a gray Mitsubishi SUV.  The crown is made of gold and is adorned with gems. It was created around 1900 by James E. Caldwell & Co to celebrate the reopening of the church after an 1899 fire completely destroyed its interior except for the marble Mary statue that the crown was later placed on, the Inquirer reported. 

The stained glass window that was broken dates back to the church’s reopening in 1902. It was made in Munich, Germany.

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

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GASTONIA, NC – ATT. BURGLARY OF JEWELRY KIOSK.

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On January 03, 2025, three unidentified male suspects approached and jumped the gate of the Jewelry Kiosk at the Eastridge Mall in Gastonia, NC. Once inside the kiosk, the males attempted to pull on various showcase doors without success. All three suspects were in the kiosk less than a minute before fleeing the mall. Motion Detectors alerted local police who responded to the scene. All merchandise was secure and there were no reports of theft or damage to the kiosk. A report was filed with Gastonia Police. The suspects may be tied to other store burglaries in the mall.

Suspect(s) Description:

Suspect #1 Black Male Black ski mask, black sweatshirt, and gray jeans.

Suspect #2 Black Male Black ski mask, black sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

Suspect #3 Black Male Black ski mask, red, white/black stirpes sweatshirt and black sweatpants.

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

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ST GEORGE, UTAH- BURGLARY of JEWELRY STORE.

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St. George, Utah– On December 23, 2024, at the Red Cliffs Mall- it was reported that a burglary incident occurred at a Jewelry store in St. George, Utah. Two male suspects gained entry into the mall by removing the lock and push bar of the entry door of the mall by using a metal grinder. The two male suspects then gained entry to the store by removing several bars of the gate using the metal grinder and walked inside the store. The two males used small sledgehammers to begin to break down the sliding doors to the display showcases, 3 total showcases total, and removed and concealed the pieces into their black duffle bags. The two males then exited the store from the opening of the gate and exited the mall. Mall Security and St. George Police Department were called and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description:
Suspect #1- Male, 30-40 yrs. old, 5’10, 160lbs, white/black mask, black hoodie, black gloves, black pants, black work boots, carrying a large black duffle bag.

Suspect #2- Male, 20-30yrs. old, 5’8, 150lbs, white/black mask, black hoodie with white draw strings, denim pants, black/white shoes, carry a black backpack

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

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Chesapeake, Virginia- Attempted Burglary of kiosk.

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On December 08, 2024, An attempted burglary was reported of a lone suspect. The suspect attempted to gain entry to this location. It is believed, the same suspect returned the following night and gained entry to the kiosk where he proceeded to take pictures on the locks. A police report will be filed with local police.

Suspect(s) Description: The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s, with short curly black hair, wearing white shoes, black pants with white stripes down the legs had a blue or black sweatshirt with a large logo on the front. The suspect wore a lower face mask half of his face.

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

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Bergen County, NJ- Failed Jewelry Store Burglars Lead Northvale Foot Pursuit, Police Say.

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Bergen County, NJ – Two Ohio men were ARRESTED late Tuesday night, Dec. 10, after they tried to rob a local jewelry store in Bergen County and then led police on a brief foot pursuit, authorities said. At approximately 11:37 p.m., Northvale police officers responded to a reported burglary alarm at 269 Livingston St., where they discovered signs of forced entry into a local jewelry store, police said in a news release. Officers immediately began searching the area and observed several suspects fleeing the scene.

One suspect was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit in the parking lot of 271 Livingston St., with assistance from the Norwood and Old Tappan police departments. A second suspect was taken into custody near 262 Livingston St..

As officers continued their investigation, it was revealed that the suspects had gained access to the jewelry store by manipulating an interior wall from another business. Officers recovered a bag containing burglary tools, radio communication devices, and what appeared to be an electronic signal jamming device.

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit and the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management Drone unit assisted in the search for additional suspects, but no others were located.

The suspects, Robert Courtney, 53, and Frank Susany, 60, both of Youngstown, Ohio, were charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and possession of burglary tools. They were remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

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

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Coos Bay, OR- Jewelry store burglary suspect indicted by grand jury.

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COOS BAY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Coos Bay man has been indicted on charges related to the burglary of a jewelry store that happened last month, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.

CBPD officials said that, at 7:20 a.m. on November 15, 911 dispatchers received a report of a broken window at Harry Ritchie’s Jewelry on North Bayshore Drive in Coos Bay. The caller told dispatchers that he’d also found a broken watch case nearby, according to Coos Bay police officials. Authorities said that responding police officials arrived and found several pieces of missing jewelry and watches valued at more than $10,000 in total value, at a location north of the store. Police named a potential suspect, identified as Kermit Gaston, through security camera footage from area businesses and multiple interviews following the recovery of additional pieces of stolen jewelry, police officials said.

Coos Bay police said they arrested Gaston on November 21 on an unrelated charge of felon in possession of a firearm. At the time, Gaston was wearing what appeared to be the same boots as the suspect captured on security cameras, police said. Authorities said police obtained a search warrant for Gaston’s vehicle which led to the seizure of additional evidence, burglary tools, and fentanyl.

Gaston is currently in custody at the Coos County Jail where he faces charges that include first-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree criminal mischief, felon in possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, according to police officials and jail records. Gason was indicted on the burglary charges by a Coos County Grand Jury on November 26, according to court records.

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Aspen, Co- Authorities link burglary to South American crime ring. UPDATE: Suspects arrested.

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Aspen, Colorado– The downtown burglary of an upscale Aspen retailer had similar traits to break-ins that have been carried out by South America rings that target high-end retail stores in wealthy communities, law enforcement authorities said.

As of Friday, two suspects from Chile, one from Peru and one from Argentina remained incarcerated in Pitkin County Jail, according to online jail records.

District Magistrate Judge Jill McConaughy set cash-only bond amounts of $100,000 for two suspects and $25,000 for two others at a virtual hearing held Wednesday.

To view the article provided by Rick Carrol, of the Aspen Daily News, click here.

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KENSINGTON, MD- Police investigating burglary at Kensington jewelry store.

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KENSINGTON, Md. Police in Montgomery County are investigating after suspects stole items from a Kensington jewelry store overnight Friday.

Around 3 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officers were called to the store, on the 3700 block of Farragut Ave, after a burglary was reported. Police said that several suspects forced their way into the store. As of Friday afternoon, it was unclear how much merchandise was stolen.

MCPD said that the investigation was ongoing and that no further information was available, as of 1 p.m.

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

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