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UPDATE: Turlock, CA- Police seek Pawn Shop Robbery Suspects

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Turlock, CA– The Turlock Police Department is seeking information on the suspects who conducted a takeover-style robbery of a pawn shop on Dec. 28.

No injuries were reported from the incident, though employees and customers were held at gunpoint for approximately two minutes and 30 seconds during the ordeal.

The robbery happened on Dec. 28 at Mid Valley Pawn at 270 W. Main St. Around 10:40 a.m. four men wearing masks came into the store. Almost immediately two of the suspects pulled out guns and ordered everyone on the floor and to hand over their cell phones.

The two other suspects started smashing cases and stealing the jewelry.

The armed suspects kept anyone from pushing the store’s panic button.

All four suspects fled the store in a black Honda Accord coupe, possibly a 2008 to 2010 model. The license plate was obscured. The vehicle fled the area southbound on Lander Avenue.

There was a fifth suspect who waited in the car and drove, according to the police department.

The four men were all described as having dark complexions. The masks covered the nose and mouth of each.

The group got away with several thousands of dollars in merchandise.

The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. If located, contact your local law enforcement agency, and do not approach.

“The Turlock Police Department is currently working with our law enforcement partners and utilizing all available technology resources for this investigation,” said “Turlock Police Sgt. Paul Inderbitzen.

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

Article provided by Sabra Stafford of the Turlock Journal.

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Dallas, TX: Brazen $600K Jewelry Heist Shatters Family Business.

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Dallas, TX– Multiple suspects are on the loose after a brazen smash-and-grab theft of about $600,000 worth of jewelry from a small family-owned business located inside an East Dallas supermarket.

The robbery took place at the El Rancho Supermercado on Gus Thomasson Road around 4:40 p.m. Sunday when at least four suspects targeted a jewelry display inside the store. Surveillance footage shared by the store’s owner with WFAA News shows the suspects smashing jewelry cases with a hammer and quickly making off with hands full of jewelry.

In one of the video clips, Angel Cuenca, the business owner’s son, stands behind the jewelry counter as the thieves approach from the front. Cuenca can be heard shouting, “Whoa!” as the situation escalates.

Cuenca was helping his mother run her jewelry business, Joyeria Princesa, inside the supermarket. He said his mother was in the restroom when the robbery began. In the footage, she can be heard crying and screaming as she rushes back to the robbery scene.

Cuenca told NBC 5 DFW that the thieves targeted the showcase with the most expensive jewelry, leading him to believe that the robbers had cased the scene in advance.

“It was like extremely premeditated,” Cuenca said.

The jewelry store, a family-owned operation, was built with years of hard work and sacrifice. Cuenca’s mother started the business with a $3,000 loan, working tirelessly, often putting in 80 hours a week. Tragically, the jewelry stolen was uninsured, leaving the family with a huge financial void, according to WFAA.

“When we got home, she was still crying for the rest of the night,” Cuenca told WFAA. “Unfortunately, a lot of the hard work she put into this store was thrown out the window yesterday in the span of 30 seconds.”

Cuenca and his mother are devastated by the loss, both financially and emotionally. The small family business had been a cornerstone of their lives, and the theft has left them feeling vulnerable.

Despite the dramatic footage, which captures the suspects in action, Dallas police have not made any arrests. Authorities are still investigating the incident and have not released any further information.

Surveillance footage of the suspects has been shared publicly in the hopes of generating leads on the robbery. Anyone with information can contact the Dallas Police Department directly to provide help. According to NBC 5, the associated case reference number for the theft is 193739-2024.

A similar robbery occurred in November at a Houston El Rancho supermarket, but authorities have not commented on whether the two robberies are linked, NBC 5 reported.

For now, the Cuenca family is left to rebuild after a robbery that has shattered not only their business but also their sense of security.

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

Article provided by Joe Edwards of the Dallas express. Click here to view article.

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Turlock, California – Surveillance video shows employees held at gunpoint in Turlock pawn shop robbery of jewelry.

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Turlock California – Mid Valley Pawn in Turlock reopened Thursday, for the first time after it was robbed. On Saturday, employees and customers were held at gunpoint. Surveillance footage captured the entire ordeal, which took just two minutes and 30 seconds. One of the owners Zach Gottlieb said it happened so fast. “There was a gun on me immediately within moments of it happening,” Gottlieb said.

To view video news footage provided by KCRA News 3, click here.

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

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Memphis, TN- Police Seek Community Help to Nab Suspect in $10K Jewelry Heist at Local Gold and Diamonds Store

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Memphis, TN – The Memphis Police Department responded to an unusual incident. According to the Memphis Police Department Facebook post, a felony shoplifting occurred at Memphis Gold and Diamonds on Elvis Presley Boulevard. A gold chain with a $10,000 medallion was allegedly stolen on December 12th around 4:14 p.m. The suspect, possibly named Tony White, reportedly put on the jewelry and left without paying.

The Memphis Police Department has turned to the community for assistance, urging anyone with knowledge of the event to get in touch with Crime Stoppers by dial calling 528-CASH. Informants are promised a secret ID number, ensuring their anonymity is safeguarded. Additionally, they may also submit tips online or through the P3 Tips mobile application which can be found on app stores. Incentivizing the populous further, a cash reward may be on offer if a tip leads to an arrest courtesy of Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.

Since 1827, the Memphis Police Department has been committed to public safety. Focused on crime prevention, law enforcement, and detaining criminals, their mission is shown through their quick response to incidents like the robbery at Memphis Gold and Diamonds. 

Article provided by Hoodline.com. Click here to view article.

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Rochester Hills, MI- 2 accused of killing jeweler after posing as DTE workers at Rochester Hills home bound over for trial.

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Rochester Hills, MI– The widow of a slain Hamtramck jeweler repeatedly asked two men who posed as DTE workers checking for a supposed gas leak in their Rochester Hills home where her husband was after he went to the basement with the duo, but didn’t return when the pair came back upstairs.

“I started asking: ‘Where is my husband? Where is my husband?’ And I didn’t get a response,” Linda Murray testified Tuesday during a preliminary exam in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills for two men charged in the Oct. 11 death of her husband, Hussein (Sam) Murray, to whom she was married for 54 years.

District Judge Laura Polizzi bound over both men — Carlos Hernandez, 38, and Joshua Zuazo, 39, both of Dearborn — to stand trial in Oakland County Circuit Court. Each is charged with one count of felony murder and two counts of unlawful imprisonment.

To view the article, provided by the Detroit Free press, click here,

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LITTLE ROCK, AR- GRAB AND RUN.

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Little Rock, AR– On December 20, 2024, a grab and run theft incident was reported by a lone male entered who the store under the pretense of shopping for a gift. He immediately approached the showcase that was closest to the front door. Once assisted, he asked to see a pair of 1ct diamond earrings. The earrings were removed from the showcase and placed on the counter. During this presentation, the suspect wanted to compare the first pair with another pair of diamond earrings. When the team member turned away, the suspect grabbed both sets and fled the store in an unknown direction. The suspect was in the store less than 3 minutes. It is believed that the same suspect was in the store with another male the night before. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with North Little Rock Police.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, white, 45-50 years old, tall, thin build, salt and pepper hair with a long ponytail. Wearing a Milwaukee gray ball cap, gray shirt, glasses, tan pants and dark tennis shoes.

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

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ARLINGTON, TX- SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERY

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Arlington, TX- On December 20, 2024 at the Village by the Park mall, a jewelery store reported a smash and Grab robbery involving four male suspects at closing time on Dec 19th.
Four males ran into the store all covered in dark clothing with the exception of one wearing a green jacket. Upon entry the suspects directed the employees to stay down. One male suspect stayed at the door and acted as a lookout , The other three suspects used a rock and a type of claw hammer to get into the case housing gold chains. They removed an undetermined amount of gold product. The event lasted less than three minutes. Authorities were contacted and arrived on scene shortly. This investigation is on-going.

Suspect(s) limited Description:

  1. Black Male; 6FT Thin Build w Dark complexion; Possibly Mid-twenties.
  2. Black Male; Medium Build; 5’10 to 6Ft.
  3. Black Male; 5”10 to 6Ft; Thin to Medium Build.
  4. Black Male; 5”10 to 6Ft.

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

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ST GEORGE, UTAH- BURGLARY of JEWELRY STORE.

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St. George, Utah– On December 23, 2024, at the Red Cliffs Mall- it was reported that a burglary incident occurred at a Jewelry store in St. George, Utah. Two male suspects gained entry into the mall by removing the lock and push bar of the entry door of the mall by using a metal grinder. The two male suspects then gained entry to the store by removing several bars of the gate using the metal grinder and walked inside the store. The two males used small sledgehammers to begin to break down the sliding doors to the display showcases, 3 total showcases total, and removed and concealed the pieces into their black duffle bags. The two males then exited the store from the opening of the gate and exited the mall. Mall Security and St. George Police Department were called and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description:
Suspect #1- Male, 30-40 yrs. old, 5’10, 160lbs, white/black mask, black hoodie, black gloves, black pants, black work boots, carrying a large black duffle bag.

Suspect #2- Male, 20-30yrs. old, 5’8, 150lbs, white/black mask, black hoodie with white draw strings, denim pants, black/white shoes, carry a black backpack

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

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ALTOONA, IA- GRAB AND RUN

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Altoona, IA– On December 23, 2024, A Jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location under the pretense of shopping for a gift. The suspect claimed he was interested in buying a gold chain and charm. Once assisted, he picked out a Cuban link gold chain and then wanted a charm to place on the chain. He was presented with the gold chain to inspect. Once the suspect had access to the gold chain and charm, he fled the store with both pieces. No injures were reported. A report was filed with Altoona Police for further investigation.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, black, dark complexion, late 30’s, 5’7”, 175lbs, mustache and thin beard. Wearing a ball cap, heavy hunter green jacket, dark pants and tennis shoes.

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

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SILVERDALE, WA- GRAB AND RUN

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Silverdale, WA- On December 21, 2024, at the Kitsap Mall, a grab and run occurred when a lone male approached the store and asked to see a variety of items. He indicated he was shopping for his girlfriend and was looking for a set of gold items. The suspect was allowed to try on a gold chain with a star pendant while also looking at a pair of earrings and a gold ring. Once the pendant and chain were around his neck, he grabbed the earrings and the ring and ran from the location without making payment. No person was injured in this incident. Mall security was advised and a report filed with local police. The suspect fled in a vehicle with license plate CCY1064 as per security. Possibly on a Hellcat.

Suspect(s) Description: The suspect is described as a Hispanic or lighter skinned black male in his late 20s early 30 years of age. He was 5’7” tall and weighted approximately 165 pounds. He wore dark colored pants panda black puffy Nike jacket and a black wool hat with a Nike logo on the front. He wore a white t-shirt under a black sweatshirt, white socks, and dark colored running shoes. The suspect appeared to have a mustache and tattoos on his neck and hand. Team members describe seeing a flame tattoo on his neck and a rose tattoo on his hand.

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