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2 Teens, 5 Adults Convicted of South Bay Jewelry Store Robbery

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MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — August 28, 2024 – Seven suspects, including two minors, were convicted of robbing a fine jewelry store in Manhattan Beach, police announced Wednesday. The robbery occurred on March 22. That day, the robbery crew smashed display cases with hammers, grabbed jewelry and fled the store in awaiting vehicles.

The five adults accepted plea deals and pleaded guilty on Friday, Manhattan Beach police said. Under the bargain, the men will serve time ranging from 3 to 16 years in state prison and will receive a strike for their part in the robbery.

The adults were identified as:

Twuan Walker, 20, of Lancaster
Alan Daniels, 25, of Los Angeles
Eworth Sutherland, 24, of Los Angeles
Johndean Blocker, 24, of Los Angeles
Jamil Edwards, 25, of Los Angeles

NOTE: The two teenagers had their cases previously adjudicated through the Juvenile Court System, MBPD said. Click here to view an article written by Rachel Barnes of Patch news.

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UPDATE: Police in Ellenton Florida make 2 arrests of getaway drivers after attempted robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall, 2 suspects still on the run: MCSO

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ELLENTON, FLORIDA – August 27, 2024 – Two out of four suspects have been arrested after an attempted armed robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall about two weeks ago, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say 38-year-old Markeice Craft and 42-year-old Ronnie Wilson were the two getaway drivers for two unknown suspects who went into a jewelry store on Aug. 14 around 3 p.m.

To view article and video provided by Fox 13 News, click here.

If you have any information regarding the two other suspects at large who committed this crime, or additional information on CRAFT or WILSON, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Three men facing federal charges for robbing Jewelry store of $500K in gold and silver

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Lawrence, MA– August 22, 2024 – Three men are facing federal charges for robbing a store of $500,000 worth of jewelry and precious metals last year. A criminal complaint was unsealed Wednesday charging 26-year-old Eric Rosario, 26-year-old Rosnel Polanco and 29-year-old Robert Santana, all of Lawrence, with one count each of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Santana was arrested Wednesday, while Rosario and Polanco were previously arrested on related state charges and remain in custody.

According to the charging documents, on Dec. 15, 2023, the three defendants entered a Lawrence jewelry store armed with guns. Numerous store employees were present at the time, and the defendants allegedly robbed the store.  

All three are expected to appear in federal court in Boston at a later date.

To view the article and video provided by NBC News 10 Boston, click here.

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Jewelry store worker fires shots at subjects during armed robbery

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Dearborn, MI – August 7, 2024 – Masked robbers held up a Dearborn jewelry store at gunpoint last week until an employee fired shots their way, police say. The incident took place about 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at a jewelry store in Dearborn, MI.

Two men in masks entered the store with a rifle and demanded employees and customers get on the ground, police said. One masked suspect then held everyone at gunpoint while the other ransacked the place, putting items in a bag. An employee ended up firing several shots at the robbers, and they fled, police.

To view article provided by Detroit Free Press, click here.

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

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UPDATE: Denver, CO- Federal Authorities indict four men of armed robbery of Jewelry store linked to Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang

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Denver, CO – August 21, 2024 – Federal prosecutors announced four indictments in a violent Denver jewelry store heist that law enforcement has said was linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.

A federal grand jury handed up the indictment this week, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado.

Federally Indicted – Oswaldo Lozada-Solis, 23
Federally Indicted – Jesus Daniel Lara Del Toro, 20
Federally Indicted – Jean Franco Torres-Roman, 21
Federally Indicted – Edwuimar Nazareth Colina-Romero, 18

To view article provided by Fox 31 News, click here.

Click here to view a press release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado.

The Jewelers Security Alliance would like to highlight the hard work by dedicated law enforcement to bring these individuals to justice.

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Washington, DC- Thief tunnels into DC liquor and jewelry store, making off with more than $100K in merchandise.

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WASHINGTON, DC – August 21, 2024 – An Adams Morgan business owner found a massive mess and more than $100,000 of merchandise missing from his store Wednesday morning after a thief broke in overnight.

According to owner Tam Le, the suspects knocked down a brick wall from a vacant restaurant next to Le Liquor — a neighborhood convenience and jewelry store — and tunneled their way in.

They left the store ransacked and made off with more than $100,000 in jewelry, the owner tells FOX 5.

The early morning theft was all caught on camera.

In the video, the suspect wearing a hoodie and holding a crowbar emerges from the hole in the wall that Le says likely took several hours of digging to make entry.

‘There’s sledgehammer, crowbars, probably at least five hours of knocking on the brick,” Le said.

The suspect peers directly into the camera for a brief moment before ducking down.

Le says it all took place around 5:30 a.m. He says no beer, wine or liquor was stolen. It appears the jewelry was the target.

FOX 5 reached out to DC police and we’re awaiting their response.

Le says the establishment has been here for decades and never experienced anything like this but also says there were recent attempts. He tells FOX 5 that they now plan to reinforce the walls.

To view the article provided by Fox 5, click here.

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

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Jewlery Burglary Spree Arrest – 3 Suspects arrested in Zanesville, OH believed to be part of larger pattern of crimes

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Forsyth County, Georgia – August 5, 2024- An investigation led by the Forsyth County, GA Sherrif’s Office into a crew believed to be responsible for up to 22 jewelry store burglaries came to an end in Zanesville, Ohio, in a carefully coordinated arrest by law enforcement from multiple jurisdictions.

To read the article provided by WSB-TV 2 News, Atlanta, click here.

This crew’s method of operating was consistent with at least 22 other jewelry store nationwide, over a period of several years. These criminals were known to specifically use black storage bins during their criminal activity.

If you have any information related to this investigation or believe your business may have been a victim of these criminals, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Subject wanted for jewelry store theft turns himself in to Police

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SHAWNEE COUNTY – August 19, 2024 – Law enforcement authorities investigating a jewelry store theft asked the public for help to identify a suspect. Just before 2 p.m. Monday, the suspect involved in this incident, identified as Javier HERNANDEZ, 31, of Topeka, turned himself in to the Shawnee County Law Enforcement Center.

HERNANDEZ was arrested and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on a requested charge of Theft, Shoplifting.

To view the article provided by the Hays Post, click here.

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Four men sentenced for Lake Charles Jewelry heist.

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Lake Charles, Texas – August 16, 2024 – Four men have been sentenced in federal court for a bold robbery that occurred in June 2020, after pleading guilty to Interference with interstate commerce by Robbery. All four men received sentences between 8 and 12 years.

To view article and video provided by 7 KPLC News, click here.

The Jewelers Security Alliance is thankful to the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who brought these criminals to justice.