Los Angeles, CA – On January 14, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., five masked subjects entered a jewelry store in a mall and then proceeded to use bear spray or pepper spray to incapacitate the store’s employees.
Authorities provide insight on “crime tourists” and their method of operating
Fairfax County, VA – On January 11, 2022, the Washington Post’s Justin Jouvenal, published an article titled “‘Crime tourists’: An international spree targets D.C. area’s wealthy Asian residents.” Click within to read the article about criminal groups that target residential homes and jewelry stores.
8 to 10 subjects rush into store, commit takeover robbery, then smash display cases
San Jose, CA – On January 3, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., between 8 to 10 subjects rushed into a jewelry store. They demanded everyone to get on the ground, and then they breached display cases with hammers.
Dresden jewelry theft suspects prepare for trial
Berlin, Germany – January 3, 2022 – The Dresden state court has announced that six men will go on trial on January 28, 2022. The six suspects are accused of taking part in a break-in at the Green Vault Museum in Germany on November 25, 2019.
San Mateo district attorney speaks on smash & grabs and retail crime
San Mateo, CA – December 23, 2021 – San Mateo District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe recently gave an interview in which he addressed the surge in smash and grab robberies in California. Click within to hear how the smash and grabs groups are operating.
Suspect in triple homicide pleads guilty
Jackson, MS - On December 16, 2021, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi issued a press release announcing Joshua Garcia, 42, has pleaded guilty to a triple homicide at a pawnshop.
Multiple jewelry stores targeted in burglaries
Medford, MA – Overnight between December 11 and 12, 2021, several subjects committed burglaries at multiple jewelry stores.
Two subjects wanted for $250,000 smash and grab robbery
National City, CA – On December 14, 2021, at approximately 2:15 p.m., two male subjects wearing ski masks and hoodies smashed a display case at a jewelry kiosk inside a mall. The subjects stole approximately $250,000 worth of jewelry. The robbery was initially reported as an active shooter situation. Click within to learn what happened next.
Subjects wanted for multi-million dollar smash & grab
Chicago, IL – On December 11, 2021, around noon, two men entered a Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Lamborghini car dealership. One of the subjects used a hammer to smash a display case that contained luxury watches. Click within to see the footage.
Subjects commit smash & grab within 40 seconds, FBI now assisting with investigation
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA – On December 7, 2021, at approximately 5:17 p.m., four subjects parked a car outside of a jewelry store. Three subjects then ran into the store with hammers. Click within to learn what happened next.