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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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UPDATE: Turlock, CA- Police seek Pawn Shop Robbery Suspects

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Turlock, CA– The Turlock Police Department is seeking information on the suspects who conducted a takeover-style robbery of a pawn shop on Dec. 28.

No injuries were reported from the incident, though employees and customers were held at gunpoint for approximately two minutes and 30 seconds during the ordeal.

The robbery happened on Dec. 28 at Mid Valley Pawn at 270 W. Main St. Around 10:40 a.m. four men wearing masks came into the store. Almost immediately two of the suspects pulled out guns and ordered everyone on the floor and to hand over their cell phones.

The two other suspects started smashing cases and stealing the jewelry.

The armed suspects kept anyone from pushing the store’s panic button.

All four suspects fled the store in a black Honda Accord coupe, possibly a 2008 to 2010 model. The license plate was obscured. The vehicle fled the area southbound on Lander Avenue.

There was a fifth suspect who waited in the car and drove, according to the police department.

The four men were all described as having dark complexions. The masks covered the nose and mouth of each.

The group got away with several thousands of dollars in merchandise.

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. If located, contact your local law enforcement agency, and do not approach.

“The Turlock Police Department is currently working with our law enforcement partners and utilizing all available technology resources for this investigation,” said “Turlock Police Sgt. Paul Inderbitzen.

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

Article provided by Sabra Stafford of the Turlock Journal.

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Dallas, TX: Brazen $600K Jewelry Heist Shatters Family Business.

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Dallas, TX– Multiple suspects are on the loose after a brazen smash-and-grab theft of about $600,000 worth of jewelry from a small family-owned business located inside an East Dallas supermarket.

The robbery took place at the El Rancho Supermercado on Gus Thomasson Road around 4:40 p.m. Sunday when at least four suspects targeted a jewelry display inside the store. Surveillance footage shared by the store’s owner with WFAA News shows the suspects smashing jewelry cases with a hammer and quickly making off with hands full of jewelry.

In one of the video clips, Angel Cuenca, the business owner’s son, stands behind the jewelry counter as the thieves approach from the front. Cuenca can be heard shouting, “Whoa!” as the situation escalates.

Cuenca was helping his mother run her jewelry business, Joyeria Princesa, inside the supermarket. He said his mother was in the restroom when the robbery began. In the footage, she can be heard crying and screaming as she rushes back to the robbery scene.

Cuenca told NBC 5 DFW that the thieves targeted the showcase with the most expensive jewelry, leading him to believe that the robbers had cased the scene in advance.

“It was like extremely premeditated,” Cuenca said.

The jewelry store, a family-owned operation, was built with years of hard work and sacrifice. Cuenca’s mother started the business with a $3,000 loan, working tirelessly, often putting in 80 hours a week. Tragically, the jewelry stolen was uninsured, leaving the family with a huge financial void, according to WFAA.

“When we got home, she was still crying for the rest of the night,” Cuenca told WFAA. “Unfortunately, a lot of the hard work she put into this store was thrown out the window yesterday in the span of 30 seconds.”

Cuenca and his mother are devastated by the loss, both financially and emotionally. The small family business had been a cornerstone of their lives, and the theft has left them feeling vulnerable.

Despite the dramatic footage, which captures the suspects in action, Dallas police have not made any arrests. Authorities are still investigating the incident and have not released any further information.

Surveillance footage of the suspects has been shared publicly in the hopes of generating leads on the robbery. Anyone with information can contact the Dallas Police Department directly to provide help. According to NBC 5, the associated case reference number for the theft is 193739-2024.

A similar robbery occurred in November at a Houston El Rancho supermarket, but authorities have not commented on whether the two robberies are linked, NBC 5 reported.

For now, the Cuenca family is left to rebuild after a robbery that has shattered not only their business but also their sense of security.

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.

Article provided by Joe Edwards of the Dallas express. Click here to view article.

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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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Paris, France- $312,000 jewelry stolen from a department store in Paris

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Mauboussin jewelry store gets robbed

A few days before Christmas Eve, the famous Mauboussin jewelry store was robbed. Jewelry worth $312,000 (300,000 euros) was stolen.

On the morning of December 24, a security officer noticed a broken window at the Mauboussin store. After reviewing the surveillance footage, authorities saw an unidentified man entering the store, stealing the jewelry, and quickly fleeing the scene.

According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), authorities have launched an official investigation into the robbery.

Notably, jewelry thefts often occur around Christmas time in Europe. Two years ago, $100 million worth of jewelry was stolen in Los Angeles.

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Mauboussin store was founded in Paris in 1827. The store presents jewelry creations, watches, and accessories for both women and men.

The store is known for participating in international exhibitions, including a bronze medal at the 1878 Universal Exhibition in Paris.

Article provided by Albawaba, click here to view article.

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Victorville, CA- Teen stole necklaces worth $52K from jewelry store, police say.

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A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly stole two necklaces from from a jewelry store at the Mall of Victor Valley.

The boy, whose identity has not been released, entered Valliani Jewelers at about 5:20 p.m. on Nov. 16, asked about two necklaces, then ran toward the exit with the jewelry, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

The boy made it to his vehicle and drove off with the necklaces, which are worth about $52,000, authorities said. He was taken into custody at his Victorville home on Thursday and faces charges of robbery and grand theft.

Article provided by KTLA 5 News.