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New York, NY- NYPD Hunts for Suspects in $163K Jewelry Heist Spree in Manhattan and Queens.

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New York, NY– New York City’s NYPD is actively searching for two individuals connected to a series of daring robberies involving over $163,000 in stolen jewelry. These incidents spanned across Manhattan and Queens, as reported by both Gothamist and SILive. In a bold move on Sept. 20, two culprits managed to distract a UPS driver in Manhattan’s Chinatown before making off with a high-value jewelry haul. “The individuals fled on foot and no injuries were reported,” SILive details.

Earlier in the month, on Sept. 12, a 33-year-old man became another one of their targets while he was focused on changing a flat tire. According to a statement obtained by Gothamist, a bag containing jewelry was skillfully taken from his car. In an to similarly orchestrate a theft in Queens just hours later, the suspects lured a woman away from her car under the pretense of a tire issue and then absconded with a package from her vehicle.

The NYPD has made efforts to involve the community in their pursuit for justice by releasing surveillance images of the suspects and urging anyone with information to step forward. These concerned citizens can anonymously contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline, appealing for Spanish speakers as well, and submit tips online.

With these crimes being non-violent and the criminals yet to be apprehended, there’s a palpable concern that they may potentially strike again. Anyone with relevant information is strongly encouraged to reach out to the authorities. “All calls are strictly confidential,” insists SILive, highlighting the NYPD’s commitment to safeguarding the identity of those who decide to assist in the investigation. The community’s cooperation is essential as the NYPD continues to aggressively pursue leads in this case.

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

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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Bloomington, IL- ‘Smash and grab’ burglary ignites false rumors of gunfire at Bloomington mall

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BLOOMINGTON, IL- Bloomington Police are investigating a “smash and grab” burglary Saturday evening at an Eastland Mall jewelry store and at the same time trying to calm fears that a much worse incident happened there.

Police told 25News that someone entered Rogers & Hollands shortly after 6 p.m., smashed a glass display case, and ran off with an undisclosed amount of merchandise. At least some of the stolen items were recovered, according to police.

No employees or customers were injured, but the loud sound of breaking glass created confusion and led to rumors that shots had been fired at the mall.

Police turned to social media to assure the community that there was no gunfire there.

“There was a police presence at this location. Shots were not fired, and no evidence of gunfire was discovered. The investigation into this incident is ongoing,” the department said in a Facebook post. “We encourage everyone to verify information before sharing it online, as spreading false claims can cause unnecessary fear and confusion.”

Meantime, police provided a partial description of the burglar. He is a light-skinned male wearing dark clothing, and his face was covered, according to police.

Article by Howard Packowitz of 25 News, click here to view article.

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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Jeweler Killed- Ft. Lauderdale, FL- ‘Family friend’ killed Fort Lauderdale jeweler over Rolex deal ‘gone bad,’ cops say.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Arrest documents obtained by Local 10 News on Monday are shedding new light on the murder of a 73-year-old man in a Fort Lauderdale office tower. Police said it was all over a Rolex watch.

According to the newly-obtained Fort Lauderdale police arrest report, Anthony D’Amore was found dead last Monday inside his third-floor jewelry business within the tower, located at 6245 N. Federal Highway in the city’s Imperial Point neighborhood.

Police said D’Amore, of Pompano Beach, had been reported missing to the Broward Sheriff’s Office after having been last seen on Dec. 20. They said detectives responding to a welfare check at the behest of his wife discovered his body three days later.

Authorities said surveillance video would show that a man D’Amore’s wife described as a “family friend,” Nenad Milosevich, was responsible.

The report states that the CCTV footage showed Milosevich, 56, entering the building with D’Amore just after 10 p.m. on the night of the killing. Police noted that Milosevich had picked up D’Amore from his home earlier that evening.

Police said the two were seen exiting the third-floor elevator and entering the business, described as a “one-room workshop and showroom,” together. Only one of the men would exit alive.

The surveillance video showed Milosevich exiting the business just after 12:45 a.m. “carrying a small bag and a large square items (sic) covered in a towel or blanket,” the report states. He then “reached into the suite and locked the door from the inside,” police said. Authorities said there was a video camera within the business as well but its cables were detached.

Police said a Christmas Eve autopsy revealed that D’Amore had multiple neck, back and sub-scalp contusions, as well as abrasions to the back of his neck. A full autopsy report remained pending as of Thursday.

Authorities said they went to Milosevich’s apartment along Port Royale Boulevard, less than a mile away from the scene, on Thursday in order to speak with him. They said he wasn’t there but agreed to meet with detectives after a phone call.

The report states that Milosevich, also known by the alternate spelling Nenad Milosevic, sat down with detectives. It states Milosevich told detectives that he had dinner with D’Amore and they then went to his business because Milosevich “was hoping to get some jewelry for his girlfriend for Christmas.”

But Milosevich, police said, still had outstanding payments to be made on a $20,000 Rolex. He told detectives that he had paid about $16,000 on the watch up until that point.

“The deal for the Rolex had gone bad and (D’Amore) was upping the price because Milosevic was not paying fast enough,” a detective wrote. “(D’Amore) would also not give him other items in exchange for the monies already paid. This caused an argument between them.”

Police said Milosevich admitted to hitting D’Amore twice in the throat, then “found himself on top” of him on the floor, where he “choked” him.

Authorities said as D’Amore lay unresponsive on the floor, Milosevich told them he grabbed about 20 pieces of jewelry and put them in a bag. The report states he also admitted to unplugging the video recorder and wrapping it in a blanket before leaving the office.

The report states that Milosevich later threw the stolen jewelry and DVR off a bridge.

He was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder.

As of Monday, Milosevich remained held without bond in the BSO Main Jail.

Article provided by WPLG Local10.com, click here to view.

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Greece, NY: Thieves caught on camera stealing $90k from jewelry store at the Mall at Greece Ridge.

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Greece, NY– (January 09, 2025) Police say eight suspects went into the mall, six went to Dubai Jewelry, and two stayed nearby. The suspects, ages 15-25, wore masks and gloves, jumped over the counter, and used a baseball bat to smash display cases.

There was about $90,000 of jewelry stolen, and there was $3,000 in damages to display cases.

Store security tried to stop the suspects, but were threatened with a baseball bat. Suspects ran to the food court to the exit, another security officer was almost hit by a baseball bat by one of the suspects.

The suspects left in a dark Chevrolet Malibu. Rochester Police found the car empty on Lang Street. Article provided by NBC News 10.

To view a video of criminal act provided by 13WHAM ABC News via YouTube, click here.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on any of the 8 suspects, 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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Turlock, California – Surveillance video shows employees held at gunpoint in Turlock pawn shop robbery of jewelry.

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Turlock California – Mid Valley Pawn in Turlock reopened Thursday, for the first time after it was robbed. On Saturday, employees and customers were held at gunpoint. Surveillance footage captured the entire ordeal, which took just two minutes and 30 seconds. One of the owners Zach Gottlieb said it happened so fast. “There was a gun on me immediately within moments of it happening,” Gottlieb said.

To view video news footage provided by KCRA News 3, click here.

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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Rochester Hills, MI- 2 accused of killing jeweler after posing as DTE workers at Rochester Hills home bound over for trial.

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Rochester Hills, MI– The widow of a slain Hamtramck jeweler repeatedly asked two men who posed as DTE workers checking for a supposed gas leak in their Rochester Hills home where her husband was after he went to the basement with the duo, but didn’t return when the pair came back upstairs.

“I started asking: ‘Where is my husband? Where is my husband?’ And I didn’t get a response,” Linda Murray testified Tuesday during a preliminary exam in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills for two men charged in the Oct. 11 death of her husband, Hussein (Sam) Murray, to whom she was married for 54 years.

District Judge Laura Polizzi bound over both men — Carlos Hernandez, 38, and Joshua Zuazo, 39, both of Dearborn — to stand trial in Oakland County Circuit Court. Each is charged with one count of felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment.

To view the article, provided by the Detroit Free press, click here,

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LITTLE ROCK, AR- GRAB AND RUN.

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Little Rock, AR– On December 20, 2024, a grab and run theft incident was reported by a lone male entered who the store under the pretense of shopping for a gift. He immediately approached the showcase that was closest to the front door. Once assisted, he asked to see a pair of 1ct diamond earrings. The earrings were removed from the showcase and placed on the counter. During this presentation, the suspect wanted to compare the first pair with another pair of diamond earrings. When the team member turned away, the suspect grabbed both sets and fled the store in an unknown direction. The suspect was in the store less than 3 minutes. It is believed that the same suspect was in the store with another male the night before. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with North Little Rock Police.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, white, 45-50 years old, tall, thin build, salt and pepper hair with a long ponytail. Wearing a Milwaukee gray ball cap, gray shirt, glasses, tan pants and dark tennis shoes.

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

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ARLINGTON, TX- SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERY

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Arlington, TX- On December 20, 2024 at the Village by the Park mall, a jewelery store reported a smash and Grab robbery involving four male suspects at closing time on Dec 19th.
Four males ran into the store all covered in dark clothing with the exception of one wearing a green jacket. Upon entry the suspects directed the employees to stay down. One male suspect stayed at the door and acted as a lookout , The other three suspects used a rock and a type of claw hammer to get into the case housing gold chains. They removed an undetermined amount of gold product. The event lasted less than three minutes. Authorities were contacted and arrived on scene shortly. This investigation is on-going.

Suspect(s) limited Description:

  1. Black Male; 6FT Thin Build w Dark complexion; Possibly Mid-twenties.
  2. Black Male; Medium Build; 5’10 to 6Ft.
  3. Black Male; 5”10 to 6Ft; Thin to Medium Build.
  4. Black Male; 5”10 to 6Ft.

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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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.