Rancho Dominguez, CA – December 3, 2021 – In the past several weeks, there have been numerous smash and grab robberies in California. Suspects have committed robberies at various types of retail establishments, including jewelry stores. Click within to view news clips about these robberies.
Video: Subjects attempt to rob store by posing as delivery personnel
Honolulu, HI – On November 28, 2021, at approximately 11:09 a.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store while one of the subjects held up a large box on his shoulder. Click within to view footage of the crime.
California Governor orders Highway Patrol to increase patrols at shopping centers & malls
Palo Alto, CA – November 30, 2021 – Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered California Highway Patrol to increase patrols on freeways near shopping centers and malls. Click within to view a news clip on the retail crime wave that has alarmed many in the Bay area.
3 suspects arrested after smash & grab robbery in mall
Fairfield, CA – On November 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a group of subjects used hammers and bats to break into a jewelry store’s display cases. Click within to hear an interview JSA President John Kennedy gave regarding an uptick in smash and grab robberies.
Video: 9 subjects commit brazen smash & grab robbery
Concord, CA – On November 15, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., 9 subjects stormed into a jewelry store where they proceeded to smash display cases and steal jewelry. Click within to watch the footage of the crime.
Suspect arrested after $17K jewelry theft
Staten Island, NY – On November 10, 2021, 38-year-old Terrance Graham was arrested following an incident on October 18, 2021, where he stole a wedding band and engagement ring set from a jewelry store that was worth $17,400.
Subjects wanted for sneak theft
Columbus, OH – On November 5, 2021, a male subject was observed surreptitiously stealing jewelry from a flea market. Click within to see the footage.
Robber jumped over counter, then hit clerk
New York, NY On September 26, 2021, at approximately 1:44 p.m., two subjects attempted to commit a robbery at a store that sells jewelry.
Seven subjects commit brazen smash & grab robbery
Daly City, CA – On September 15, 2021, after 7:00 p.m., seven subjects wearing hoodies and dark clothing committed a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store in a mall. They escaped with jewelry including high-end watches, chains, and rings.
Armed robbers arrested following $12 million heist
Paris, France – On September 7, 2021, shortly before noon, three armed men in suits entered a high-end retail store in Paris, France, then proceeded to brandish firearms over the course of ten minutes.











