Tokyo, Japan – On January 20, 2017, Yang Kuaikai, 37 and two other Chinese nationals stole a diamond ring valued at 2.8 million yen ($35880) USD. The subjects stole the ring from a dealer at the International Jewelry Tokyo show.
Video: Five subjects stole $5.4 million worth of precious stones
Paris, France – On January 10, 2018, five subjects entered a high-end hotel and stole jewels from the hotel’s boutique.
Precious Indian jewels stolen from exhibit
Venice, Italy – On January 3, 2018, thieves stole Indian jewels from the Al Thani Collection. The collection includes jewelry dating from India’s Mughal Empire.
Thief Steals $453,000 worth of gems from jewelry store
Nanchong, China – On December 8, 2017, a subject drilled a hole into the rear wall of a gold shop. The subject escaped with 3 million yuan (US$453,300) worth of jewelry.ÂÂÂ
Video: $200,000 Rooftop Burglary
Christchurch, New Zealand – On November 26, 2017, burglar(s) ripped of a roof panel, bored a hole and then smashed through a wall before stealing jewelry.
Turkish Police Detain Colombian Nationals After $1M Robbery
Ankara, Turkey – November 13, 2017 – Turkish Police arrested four Colombian nationals who are members of an international robbery gang.
Manhunt for 11 Suspects After Theft from Taiwan’s Jewelry & Gem Fair
Taiwan – On November 6, 2017, police in Taiwan identified 11 suspects that stole jewelry from the Taiwan Jewelry & Gem Fair.
Six suspects escape on mopeds after burglary
Central London – On October 9, 2017, at around 7:18 p.m., six suspects armed with hammers and a machete were involved in a burglary of a high-end jewelry store.
Robbers Steal 197 Million Yen from Jewelry Salesmen
Bangkok, Thailand – On October 2, 2017, two jewelers were robbed of over 197 million yen ($1.7 million USD) in cash.
Chilean Jewelry Crime Gang Arrested in Sydney
Sydney, Australia – On September 19, 2017, two suspects were arrested for their involvement in a gang that stole over $600,000 worth of jewelry in Sydney.