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Police arrest 2 men in connection to jewelry store safe burglary

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. Ã¯Â¿Â½ Authorities didn�t take long to track down the assailants behind a high-priced heist at a Miami-Dade jewelry store.

On December 5, 2023, police arrested 37-year old Ariel Hernandez , on burglary and grand theft charges, and his alleged accomplice, Michel Avila Delanuez, has also been booked on similar charges but is being treated at Palmetto General Hospital following their sudden takedown.

Police believe the men were involved in the major heist of a jewelry store that was caught on video in Northwest Miami- Dade on Monday. The thieves carved a hole through a neighboring business and dismantled the security alarm system. “It looks like they brought a device to cut off the signals,” Adrianna Prieto, told Local 10 News. From there, the suspects ransacked the room and set their target on a safe.

The subjects used a hook and a steel cable from a stolen tow truck that was parked right out front to latch onto the large safe, and after some maneuvering, they yanked the safe right through the front door before speeding away. Employees spent much of the day repairing the damage and cleaning up the mess, but were met with a bit of good news.

The owner of the tow truck had GPS and tipped off police that the vehicle was in Hialeah Gardens near a warehouse. As officers arrived, they saw the truck backing into a garage. Four men ran, but officers were able to nab two of the individuals.

If you have any additional information, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelersecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Search underway for 2 men in Robeson County jewelry store robbery

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Robeson County, NC – Police are looking for two men involved in an armed robbery that occurred on November 30, 2023, in the afternoon at a jewelry store in Robeson County, according to Detective T. Rigsbee with the Pembroke Police Department. Rigsbee said two men walked into the store and stole jewelry.

Police have released two pictures of men believed to be involved in the robbery, along with a picture of the getaway car.

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

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Jewelry store robbery suspect arrested

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CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – November 28, 2023 – A suspect tied to a jewelry store robbery in Calexico back in 2022 has been arrested. 20-year-old Anthony Angel Flores was arrested on the night of November 21, after a robbery at a jewelry store in Calexico last year.

Calexico police say Flores and another suspect entered the store smashing a glass display with a hammer and pointed a handgun at a worker. 

Calexico police along with the FBI and the ATF conducted an investigation determining Flores was their suspect. “Flores is well known by our Calexico police officers and also he is well known for carrying firearms in the past and he has been involved also in past incidents where weapons were found,” said Jonathan Rangel, Calexico Police Department.

The other suspect is still on the loose.  Flores was handed over to the FBI for federal prosecution. Police say he is being charged with robbery with a firearm.  

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Fort Wayne PD needs help identifying person of interest in jewelry store theft

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Fort Wayne, IN – November 21, 2023 – The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public�s help identifying a person of interest in a jewelry store theft that occurred on November 13, 2023.

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Police say a male subject went into the store around noon, and asked to see some items. Police said while the man was handling an expensive wristwatch, he ran out of the store without paying for the watch.

Police describe the person of interest as a heavyset Black man with a beard and mustache, who was last seen wearing dark pants, a white shirt with a dark stripe across his chest, a blue hooded coat, and a black and white Carhartt baseball-style hat.

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

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Two women wanted for theft of high-end watches in Boulder, CO

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Boulder, Colorado – Boulder Police are attempting to identify two women who stole two high-end watches from a jewelry store on November 11, 2023.

The two women entered the store just before 1 p.m., and stole two watches before walking out. They were last seen getting into a car driven by an unknown man.

Both suspects were described as women in their 50s with brown hair and brown eyes. They�re reportedly described as Middle Eastern because of the language they were speaking.

Anyone with any information about these women�s identities or this crime is asked to contact Detective Xu at XuZ@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-3564. When calling, reference case no. 23-11505.

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Subjects ram SUV into jewelry store during heist, video shows

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LOS ANGELES, CA – On November 18, 2023, a jewelry store was left picking up the pieces after a brazen vehicle smash burglary impacted their store. The incident was caught on video.

Los Angeles police say officers responded to the jewelry store after a report came in around 1:48 a.m. Saturday.

Multiple security cameras at the jewelry store show an SUV ram into the storefront. The burglars are then seen running in and ransacking the location.

The owner, who didn’t want be identified, says the thieves didn’t take much but they caused significant damage. “We have to redo the floors, redo the cabinets because they were smashed for no reason. There was nothing in them,” the owner said. “They just don’t care, so it impacts us both financially and mentally.”

The owner says the jewelry store has been in the community for more than three decades.

Police had no leads on the case, but the owner said the SUV involved in the crash was stolen and was found abandoned nearby.

Click here to view footage of the crime and read the source of this posting. If you have any information regarding the subjects from this crime, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Burglars target Forsyth County jewelry store in large heist

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FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – A significant amount of jewelry was stolen in a burglary at a jewelry store in Forsyth County.

Early Friday morning, subjects broke into the store. One individual smashed display cases, while the others grabbed high-end watches, engagement rings, and necklaces.

They ran out the backdoor, loaded up the stolen items, and fled the scene, even while one of the burglars was still trying to get in the car. The owners have had other problems in the past.

In January 2020, a thief used a large rock to break into the jewelry store’s old location. The subject used the same rock to smash the glass on the showcases and grab jewelry.

Last year, on New Year’s Eve, burglars tried to break in through the roof. A few months later, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men for the daring break-in. Sheriff’s officials say the three men are believed to be part of an international theft ring. They believe the same men hit stores across north Georgia and Tennessee.

Now, the owners of the jewelry store, are hoping that the thieves who broke in on Friday morning will also be captured.

The owners say it’s going to take time to replace the glass on the custom-made display cases, and even more time to get more inventory to replace the jewelry that was stolen. The heist came at a tough time when the holiday shopping season is just around the corner.

Click here to view footage of the crime and read the source of this posting. If you have any information regarding the subjects from this crime, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Australian woman arrested after allegedly robbing Adelaide jewelry store using chili sauce

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Adelaide, Australia – November 7, 2023 – A 42-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated robbery after she allegedly squirted chili sauce into an Adelaide CBD jewelry store employee’s eye on November 7, 2023, before swiping a bundle of gold chains.

Police allege the 42-year-old Unley woman entered the store on James Place at about 5pm on Tuesday, November 7 and asked to see a jewelry display tray.

When staff member showed the woman the tray, the 42-year-old allegedly sprayed liquid chili sauce in the victim’s eyes, grabbed the tray and ran out of the store.

“I stepped back a bit and thought, oh my god, my jewelry … she grabbed it and ran out … I couldn’t open my eyes, they really stung and burned,” the victim reported. The victim’s husband ran after the accused and managed to get back the stolen items.

Police officers allege the Unley woman dropped the chili sauce and a Taser when she allegedly attempted to flee the scene. The 42-year-old was later arrested and charged with aggravated robbery, possessing a prohibited weapon, and breach of bail.

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Six Suspects Arrested Following Smash and Grab Robbery

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Palm Desert, CA � November 10, 2023 – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a total of six suspects in connection to a smash and grab robbery that occurred on October 5, 2023 in Palm Desert, CA.

Most recently, an 18-year-old female named Destiny Baca, and a 24-year-old woman identified as Analea Miller, were arrested for their involvement. The suspects who have been arrested are featured below. Click here to learn more about this crime.

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Brooklyn, NY resident arrested after stealing from a jewelry trade show in New York City

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New York, New York � On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at New York State Police Manhattan, arrested Bruce Lopez, age 60, of Brooklyn, New York, for Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree � a class D felony and Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree � a class B misdemeanor.

State Police Investigators were assigned to a jewelry show in Manhattan, NY when they were advised by a participating vendor that on Sunday, October 29, 2023, they were the victim of a larceny. The vendor provided the State Police Investigators with video footage showing the suspect taking a box of jewelry, valued at approximately $5,000 to $7,000, from the counter and placing it into a bag. With the assistance of the venue and show staff, the suspect was identified as Bruce Lopez and arrested by State Police Investigators after he returned to convention center two days after the initial larceny.

Lopez was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd Degree and Criminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree. Lopez was remanded to Manhattan Central Booking pending arraignment.