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Burglars break into Connecticut jewelry store with garbage can and sledgehammer

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DARIEN, Connecticut (WABC) –May 23, 2024 – Police are searching for four subjects who broke into a jewelry store in Darien with a sledgehammer. The burglary occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on May 15, 2024.

To view the article and video provided by ABC Eyewitness News click here.

The state of Connecticut has seen a pattern of smash and grab robberies in recent weeks. Jewelers should remain alert and contact police to report any suspicious activity. If you have any information regarding the subjects related to this article, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Roof penetrating thieves clean out vacationing California family’s jewelry store: ‘It’s a nightmare’

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California Safe Attack Burglary

Glendora, California – May 15, 2024 – Police in a California community are investigating a jewelry heist at a local business where thieves got away with a large value of jewelry, diamonds, gold and cash. 

The owner of jewelry store in Glendora, shared surveillance video of the May 15 robbery, showing four to five thieves entering the store through the roof and drilling through two steel safes for approximately six hours before finally leaving with a large value of goods. 

The excerpt above was slightly redacted. To view the unredacted article provided by Stephany Price, click here.

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

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Subjects wanted in burglary at luxury boutique in South Jersey

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Haddonfield, New Jersey – May 22, 2024 – Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a luxury store. Police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The business is directly across the street from the borough municipal building, which also houses the police department.

Once inside, one man appears to use a sledgehammer to smash glass cases, stealing thousands in luxury goods. Belts and Jewelry were taken, but it was mostly high-end handbags that were targeted. Police are looking for the subject(s) vehicle depicted above.

To view the article and video provided by ABC Action News 6 click here.

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

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Stolen jewelry from Scottsdale boutique appears to be for sale online

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Scottsdale, AZ – On May 1, 2024, a Scottsdale, AZ jewelry store of 40 years was burglarized in less than 60 seconds, by the subject featured above. The owners of jewelry boutique, a father-son duo, don’t believe this to be your typical smash-and-grab, but a coordinated attack. The jeweler believes he’s seeing his items pop up on third-party apps and websites.

Click here to view a Fox 10 Phoenix news article. Watch the videos below to view news clips about this burglary.

If you have any information regarding this subject’s identity, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at 212-687-0328.

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Montgomery County jewelry store owner shoots would-be burglar who broke in through a wall of Jewelry Store.

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North Wales, PA – May 9, 2024 – A Montgomery County jewelry store owner shot a would-be burglar who broke into his store by cutting through walls, then drilled into a safe to steal jewelry.

The jeweler told police he walked into his store early Wednesday morning to find people wearing masks attempting to steal jewels. He got into a scuffle with a man — later identified as Timothy Overman — who was carrying a black canvas bag stuffed with jewelry and shot him in the right arm during the struggle, police said.

A second subject left the store through a back door moments before Overman and the jeweler got into a struggle and has not been apprehended. Click here to read the article by Philadelphia Enquirer.

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

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Search underway for four thieves accused of trying to rob Miami jewelry store

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Miami, FL – May 13, 2024 – Miami Police are looking for subjects who attempted to burglarize a jewelry store. The attempted burglary occurred on Monday, May 13th.

Click here to view an article and video footage provided by 7 News-Miami.

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

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Arrest made following smash and grab robberies

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Sacramento, CA – On May 9, 2024, detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a 19-year-old man named Julian Lomeli, for his involvement in two smash and grab robberies that occurred several weeks apart at the same jewelry store in Sacramento.

The first robbery reportedly occurred on December 24, 2023 and the second robbery occurred on February 13, 2024. A group of suspects were involved in these robberies and the investigation is still ongoing. Click here to see a video that the Sheriff’s Office released of the robberies. If you have any information regarding the other suspects involved, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Subjects use sledgehammers in jewelry store smash and grab

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Westport, CT – On May 9, 2024, Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to a high-end jewelry store at 3:10 p.m., to investigate a report of a robbery.

Employees indicated two individuals wearing masks and gloves (pictured above) entered the store with hammers and proceeded to smash through display cases.

Click here to view an article and video provided by the New Haven Register.

The state of Connecticut has seen a pattern of smash and grab robberies in recent weeks. Jewelers should remain alert and contact police to report any suspicious activity. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.