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Temple, TX- GRAB AND RUN

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Temple, TX- On November 26, 2024, a suspect entered the jewelry store at the Temple Mall wearing medical scrubs and a surgical mask. The suspect entered the location under the pretense of shopping for men’s jewelry. The man announced his name was Terry, then changed direction of interest and said he was looking to surprise his girlfriend with a ring. The suspect asked if they had a clearance section, Once the suspect was handed the ring, he fled the location. This suspect has been seen at numerous other locations in the surrounding areas of Temple, TX.

Suspect(s) Description: Black Male, Tall 6FT to 6’2, Dark Complexion, Medium build, Hair- short
Mid To late 20s, Neck and arm tattoos, Attire: Teal scrubs, Lanyard around his neck, Black Slides with white socks, White face mask

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

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SOMERVILLE, MA- GRAB AND RUN

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Somerville, MA– On 11/22/2024, a lone male suspect entered a jewelry store. The suspect walked to the diamond solitaire showcase and alleged he was searching for an engagement ring. The suspect alleged his name was Albert Jones. After looking at a couple rings, the suspect requested to take a photo of the solitaire ring described above. The employee placed the ring in the countertop display pad. The suspect took possession of the ring and proceeded to take a photo. After doing so, the employee requested the ring be returned. At that point, the suspect walked towards the exit door and left with the ring. No injuries were reported. The Somerville Police were notified.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, Black, thin build, 28 to 34yrs, 5’9”, short black hair, black beard, wearing a white button-down shirt, tan pants, and black Nike sneakers.

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

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Daytona Beach, Florida- Man pleads guilty to shooting, killing jewelry store owner.

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The man who shot and killed a beloved jewelry store owner in Daytona Beach learned he will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty. As John Craiger stood before a judge on Tuesday, the victim’s family watched and listened. “I just want him to go to prison, and come out in a body bag,” Leigh Osta, the victim’s wife, told WESH 2. Leigh Osta said Craiger seemed unfazed.

It happened over the summer. Police say that’s when Craiger walked into Volusia Gold and Diamonds, approached owner Gus Osta and without warning, shot him. “He called his name and it was done,” Leigh Osta said.

Leigh said after Craiger shot her husband, other employees jumped in. One hit Craiger over the head with a bronze statue and another started punching him. Leigh Osta’s son who worked at the store had a gun and shot Craiger.

Craiger survived. But Gus Osta, a beloved fixture in Daytona Beach, did not. The motive is unclear. Craiger sold jewelry to Osta all the time and Leigh said recently tried to peddle rings. “I think it was six to eight Las Vegas-style big bobble-type jewelry unsellable around here,” she said. “He just wanted to attach himself. There was very much an obsession. For (my) husband and my family, this guy had no one.”

Craiger, who is 83 years old, will spend the rest of his life behind bars. The Osta family says they plan to spend the rest of their lives keeping the jewelry store open.

To view the article and video provided by WESH 2 News, click here.

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Concord, California- 7-8 Suspects use hammers in smash-and-grab robbery at Concord’s Sunvalley mall.

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Concord, California-(11/26/2024) Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at the Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord, located in Northern California.

The incident was reported at about 6:10 p.m. Monday at Valliani Jewelers inside the mall. Police said several suspects wearing hoods and masks, and carrying hammers, entered the store. The suspects used the tools to break glass display cases and take jewelry

The suspects left the mall in two vehicles and no injuries were reported in the incident, police said.

To view the entire article with video provided by NBC News Bay area, click here.

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Houston, TX – Surveillance video captures smash-and-grab robbery; thieves steal $20K worth of jewelry.

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Houston, Texas- Security cameras captured a swift and aggressive robbery at a jewelry store in Houston earlier this week. The crime took place on Nov. 21 just before 2:45 p.m. at Arnold’s Jewelry & Watch Repair, a jewelry store located inside of El Ranchero Supermercado at 11303 Veterans Memorial Dr. in northwest Houston.

To view the article and video provided by Houston 2 News, click here.

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

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ROCKWALL, TX- GRAB AND RUN.

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Rockwall, Tx- a lone suspect entered a jewelry store at the Plaza of Rockwall Mall while talking on his phone and began looking around, when greeted by the employee, he asked for any Black Friday Sales. The employee handed him the ring he had expressed an interest in and as he extended his hand out, pretending to take a picture, he grabbed it from the employees hand and fled the location. Rockwall PD responded to the location.

Suspect(s) Description: Black Male, 6 FT, Thin Build, Attire: Light colored shorts, White t-shirt, black ball cap, sunglasses, Slides.

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

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Santa Clarita, CA- 2 men steal thousands of dollars in jewelry from Southern California store in brazen heist.

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Santa Clarita, CA 11/18/2024- Authorities are searching for a pair of thieves who broke into a jewelry store in Santa Clarita and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise on Monday night.

According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Wilkerson of the Santa Clarita station, deputies responded to the 26100 block of Bouquet Canyon Road at 8:49 p.m. to a call regarding a burglary.

Upon arriving at the scene – the Santa Clarita Plaza shopping center – responding deputies found the glass window at the front of Gold Buyer Depot smashed. The two thieves had ransacked the store and stole $4,700 worth of jewelry, LASD said.

Both suspects fled the scene and remain outstanding as of Tuesday morning. No descriptions were immediately available, and the investigation into the incident remains in its preliminary stages. No further details were released.

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

Article provided by Will Conybeare of KTLA 5 News.

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Aspen, Co- Authorities link burglary to South American crime ring. UPDATE: Suspects arrested.

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Aspen, Colorado– The downtown burglary of an upscale Aspen retailer had similar traits to break-ins that have been carried out by South America rings that target high-end retail stores in wealthy communities, law enforcement authorities said.

As of Friday, two suspects from Chile, one from Peru and one from Argentina remained incarcerated in Pitkin County Jail, according to online jail records.

District Magistrate Judge Jill McConaughy set cash-only bond amounts of $100,000 for two suspects and $25,000 for two others at a virtual hearing held Wednesday.

To view the article provided by Rick Carrol, of the Aspen Daily News, click here.

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GRAB AND RUN- North ATTLEBURY, MA

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North Attleboro, MA – On 11/17/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store and requested to look at men’s fashion rings. The suspect initially looked at two rings, one at a time, and then requested to look at the men’s ring described above. The employee assisted the suspect with trying on the ring. Once on his finger the suspect stood there examining the ring and then casually walked away with the ring. No injuries were reported. Mall Security and the North Attleboro Police were notified.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, Black, 5’9”, thin build, 30 to 35yrs, short black hair, beard, wearing a white button-down shirt, torn blue jeans and black sneakers.

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

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Nassau County, NY- Officials call for change to New York bail laws after burglary suspects go on the run.

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NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) — Authorities on Long Island are calling for a change to New York’s bail laws after a group of suspected burglars went on the run following their arrest.

The crime happened Nov. 7 just after 3 a.m. in Woodbury. According to Burglary Squad Detectives, six men entered Florique Florists on Jericho Turnpike by cutting through the roof, then they cut through a wall connected to Elegant Jewelers.

The group left without taking any merchandise and were later tracked down by police. They were all arrested and charged, but Nassau police were unable to detain the suspects because the crimes were not bail eligible.

Authorities say the suspects cut their ankle monitor bracelets and are now on the run. “I’m calling on the governor and the state legislature to have a special session to repeal this asinine law whereby anybody can commit a crime in New York State without consequence,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

All of the suspects are South American nationals and are charged with burglary and criminal mischief.

To video news article provided by ABC News, click here.

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