Sacramento, CA – On December 3, 2021, in the afternoon, two subjects entered a jewelry store and brandished guns. They then proceeded to steal $300,000 worth of jewelry. Click within to see footage of the crime.
Smash and grab crime wave videos in California
Rancho Dominguez, CA – December 3, 2021 – In the past several weeks, there have been numerous smash and grab robberies in California. Suspects have committed robberies at various types of retail establishments, including jewelry stores. Click within to view news clips about these robberies.
Video: Subjects attempt to rob store by posing as delivery personnel
Honolulu, HI – On November 28, 2021, at approximately 11:09 a.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store while one of the subjects held up a large box on his shoulder. Click within to view footage of the crime.
California Governor orders Highway Patrol to increase patrols at shopping centers & malls
Palo Alto, CA – November 30, 2021 – Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered California Highway Patrol to increase patrols on freeways near shopping centers and malls. Click within to view a news clip on the retail crime wave that has alarmed many in the Bay area.
Jewelry store employee shot in robbery
Waukegan, IL - On November 27, 2021, at approximately 2:50 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and began firing shots.
Webinar Recording: Holiday Season Security
New York, NY – On November 19, 2021, National Jeweler published a recorded webinar on mitigating crime during the holiday season. The webinar was given by JSA President John Kennedy and Executive Vice President and co-founder of Berkley Asset Protection, Greg Smith. Click within to view the recording of the webinar.
3 suspects arrested after smash & grab robbery in mall
Fairfield, CA – On November 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a group of subjects used hammers and bats to break into a jewelry store’s display cases. Click within to hear an interview JSA President John Kennedy gave regarding an uptick in smash and grab robberies.
Video: 9 subjects commit brazen smash & grab robbery
Concord, CA – On November 15, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., 9 subjects stormed into a jewelry store where they proceeded to smash display cases and steal jewelry. Click within to watch the footage of the crime.
Security webinar for the holiday season
New York, NY – On November 16, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EST, John Kennedy, President of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, will participate in a webinar where he will review security procedures and current crime trends. Click within to register for the webinar.
Jewelry thief arrested for stealing $200K worth of items
Georgetown, KY – On November 13, 2021, the Georgetown Police Department arrested 36-year-old Michael Reid, who is accused of stealing jewelry and items valued at more than $200,000.