Posts in category: Crime Suspects

YONKERS, NY– On September 03, 2024 – Two female subjects, of Eastern European descent, entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold necklaces. Subject 1 pointed out a necklace in the showcase. The employee presented the necklace, at which time subject 1 took possession of necklace, looked at it and returned it to the team member. Additional gold chains were shown to the subjects. The employee removed the necklace tray and placed it on the top of the showcase. The two subjects continued to engage with the team member, while distracting the employee and stealing a necklace. The subjects continued to engage the employee for an additional five minutes before exiting the store. The loss was later identified while conducting merchandise counts. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with the Yonkers Police Department.

Subject Descriptions:

Suspect 1: Female, White European, 5’6”, medium build, 58 to 65 yrs, wearing a blue top, black skirt, sandals, carrying a handbag and wallet.

Suspect 2: Female, White European, 5’6”, medium build, 58 to 65 yrs, wearing a multi colors top, black shirt, sandals, carrying a handbag and large black bag.

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

Recommendations- Jewelers and their employees should be alert to transnational organized crime groups distraction efforts. Be alert and adhere to company policy and procedures when showing products to customers. If a concern exists, ask another employee to assist you during the interaction with customer(s). More than one employee will mitigate the success of distraction efforts by criminals.

Beloit, WI – August 28, 2024 – Police released images of the two suspects. Police said one subject, wearing a white hat, blue t-shirt and black pants, acted as a lookout. A second subject, wearing a black hat, white sunglasses, light colored sweatshirt and black pants, allegedly broke the lock of the case and took multiple high-value jewelry items.

To view the article provided by Wisconsin News 15, click here.

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

Brentwood, TN – July 2, 2024 – At approximately 4:00 p.m., on the date listed, a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. It was discovered that a ring was missing during inventory counts. The employees recalled a suspicious male in the store the day prior handling the ring above. The subject was in the store for approximately 25 minutes as he walked throughout the store looking at various pieces from multiple showcases. While at the showcase containing high-end watches, the subject asked to see multiple watches.

He tried giving an ID along with a wad of cash for the employee to hold while he inspected the watch. Only one piece was shown at a time. The subject then proceeded to the clearance case and asked to see several different ladies’ rings. The subject was given the above blue sapphire ring to inspect. While in his possession, he was on the phone with a female that was also speaking with the employee. The subject asked to see other pieces in showcase. During this time, he was able to distract the employee and pocket the sapphire ring before leaving the store. A report was filed with Nashville Police for further investigation.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, possibly Middle Eastern, 19-24 years old, 5’6”, 170lbs, stocky, slight goatee, short dark hair with blonde highlights and spoke with an accent. Wearing a dark blue t-shirt, grey shorts and brown shoes with white trim.

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

Recommendations: Jewelers and their employees should remember to be alert and be mindful to the various distraction techniques used by criminals to include, but not limited to use of a cell phone during showing, multiple people speaking at once, and attempts for employee to show more than one item at a time.

Colorado Springs, CO – On August 21, 2024, a jewelry store reported a grab and run theft of a diamond engagement ring. It was reported a male subject entered the store and wanted to look at engagement rings. He was specifically asking about princess cut diamond rings. The subject provided the name of “James” and asked to see a lab created and a natural. He was presented one ring at a time. As the employee was putting the second one back in the showcase, the subject snatched both, one from the presentation pad and one from the employee’s possession. It should be noted the subject was knowledgeable of jewelry. He apologized for wearing a mask as one of his family members was sick. Once taking possession of the rings, the subject then fled from the store.

Subject Description: Light skinned Black male, 22-25yrs old, 6-1”, skinny 160lbs, Black baseball cap on backwards, White Nike pullover hoody, blue surgical mask, black pants and sneakers. No visible marks, scars or tattoo’s.

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

Upper Merion Township – August 22, 2024 – The subject featured din this alert entered a high-end watch store on August 17, 2024. He browsed multiple items with a sales associate. The subject took a watch and ran out of the store.

Subject description: Male, Hair color: Black, Facial Hair: Black, Eyes: Brown, Height: 5’10” -6’0”
Weight: 150 – 180lbs., Cloths: White hat, Dark Blue Hoodie, White Shirt, Blue Pants w/ thunderbolts, White
and Blue colored shoes (Possibly Reebok or New Balance). NOTABLE Tattoos: Above right temple.

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

Statesville, NC – August 21, 2024 – The Statesville Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place at a jewelry store. The incident occurred Friday (August 16) at approximately 12:25 p.m.

According to a news release from the Statesville Police Department, officers arrived at the scene to find that a suspect, armed with a hammer, had threatened store employees and smashed display cases to steal various pieces of jewelry. The suspect then fled the scene in a white BMW, which had a dark cover over the license plate. No injuries were reported during the incident.

In response, officers began searching the area while Criminal Investigators processed the crime scene. A short time later, the suspect’s vehicle was found abandoned at the dead end of Pump Station Road, not far from the robbery site.

The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office provided additional support by setting up a perimeter and deploying a K-9 unit. Despite a thorough search, including a K-9 track and aerial surveillance using a drone, the suspect was not found.

Suspect: White male with long dark hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black sneakers, dark gloves, a grey shirt with a short-sleeve black shirt over it, and a black covering over part of his face. He was carrying a black and red duffle bag.

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

Auburn, MA – On August 17, 2024, at approximately 12:57 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold chains. After reviewing the chains, subject 1 requested to look at a particular curb gold chain. Subject 1 also requested to look at a second chain. Following policy, the team member declined to remove a second chain. Subject 1 took possession of the chain and then both subjects ran from the mall. No injuries were reported. Mall Security and the Auburn Police were notified. NOTE: One of the subjects may be related to an additional theft in Connecticut.

Subject 1: Male, Black, 6’, 30 to 35 yrs, thin build, beard, wearing sunglasses, white Nike t-shirt, Nike gray pants, white sneakers.

Subject 2: Male, Black, 5’8”, 50 to 55 yrs, thin build, wearing sunglasses, graphic savage t-shirt, gray pants, black sneakers.

If you have any information regarding the individuals who committed this crime, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328. Jewelers and their employees should remain vigilant and alert while showing their product line.