Round Rock, TX – On July 12, 2017, Bryan Everage, 31 and Elkanah Hendrix, 35, committed a robbery shortly before noon and held employees at gunpoint.
Video: Smash and Grab Robbery
Santa Ana, CA – On June 18, 2017, three suspects smashed a display cases and stole jewelry.
Violent Robber Arrested
Fresno, CA – On July 6, 2017, Jorge Albert Aquino was arrested for his involvement in a gunpoint robbery of a jewelry store in Caruthers, CA
Watch Dealer Sentenced for Fencing
London, England – On June 23, 2017 a watch dealer was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for selling stolen property.
Widespread scam hits diamond, jewelry and watch industry
New York, NY – On June 29, 2017, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance released a special alert outlining a widespread fraud targeting the jewelry industry. Click the JSA logo to find out more information.
Grab and Run Thief
Gloucestershire, England – On June 10, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., this suspect pushed through two associates before grabbing ring and fleeing the store.
Brazen Armed Robbery
Barnstead, United Kingdom – On June 16, 2017, at approximately 2:15 p.m., six suspects on four mopeds committed a robbery.
Video: Switch Theft Couple
Moore, OK – On June 24, 2017 a couple committed a CZ (cubic zirconia) switch. This is at least the fourth similar crime they have committed.
Credit Card Fraud Thwarted
Princeton, NJ – On June 26, 2017, this suspect attempted to purchase a high-end watch by using a fraudulent credit card. See the steps the store took to thwart this theft and have the suspect arrested.
JSA Notifies Jewelry Industry of Shipping Scam
New York, NY – On June 23, 2017 JCK Magazine published an article featuring the Jewelers’ Security Alliance’s advice on preventing shipping scams.