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DUNWOODY, GA- GRAB AND RUN. REPEAT OFFENDER.

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DUNWOODY, GA – On June 12, 2025, a jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. It was reported a lone male entered the store and asked to see gold chains. An employee took the suspect over to where the gold chains were and selected one for the suspect to look at. During the presentation of various chains, the employee failed to secure the showcase. The suspect reached in and grabbed 5 chains before fleeing the store without making payment. The employee sustained scratches during the incident as she attempted to close the showcase. Mall security was advised and a report filed with local police.

This suspect is being sought in a similar theft which occurred earlier in the day at an Alpharetta, GA jewelry store gold chains were stolen.

Suspect(s) Description: Black Male suspect in his late 30’s, approx. 6’ tall with a short, cropped beard and black hair tied in dreadlocks, into a ponytail. The suspect wore brown dress shoes, cream dress pants, white dress shirt under a cream-colored vest. He also wore a white hat with the word “Wave” on the front. No visible signs of tattoos, and the suspect wore earrings. He provided a name of “Frederick.”

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

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Woodbridge, NJ- Jewelry Store Robbed in Broad Daylight Saturday.

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Virani Jewelers in the Iselin section of Woodbridge was robbed in broad daylight this past Saturday, Woodbridge Police confirmed.

The smash-and-grab robbery occurred at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, and the suspects were in and out of the store in less than a minute, said police. Four men entered the store, smashed jewelry cases and grabbed jewelry, and then ran off.

“The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. when four individuals entered the jewelry store located on Oak Tree Road,” said police. “The suspects used hammers to smash several display counters and took an undisclosed amount of jewelry. The entire robbery was over in approximately one minute.”

The four suspects, all men, sped off in a black SUV, which was driven by a fifth man. There is a video circulating on Facebook that shows the men, all wearing face coverings, run into the store and then run out.

Article from Carly Baldwin of Patch News via MSN. Click HERE to view article.

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

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- GRAN AND RUN

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Washington, D.C.– On June 5, 2025, at the Georgetown Mall, 2 male suspects entered a jewelry store under the pretense of shopping for bracelet jewelry. During the presentation, one of the suspects reached into a case and grabbed a diamond tennis bracelet while the employee was engaged with the other suspect. Both suspects then fled out of the store on foot in an unknown direction. Suspects may have been Middle Eastern as they said prior to the theft that they were from Saudi Arabia. The Washington DC Metro Police were called and responded to make a report. No injuries were reported during this incident

Suspect(s) Description:
Both suspects Male, middle eastern, were 5’5” to 5’7, wearing white shirts and dark shoes

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

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Philadelphia, PA- Fake ICE agent ‘screamed immigration before zip-tying woman’ in terrifying jewelry store robbery.

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Philadelphia, PA– Detectives are searching for a man who they said posed as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent at a Philadelphia repair shop last week when he tied up a woman and stole $1,000 from her. The man yelled “immigration” before tying up the woman for two hours and taking her money, according to police. He fled in a white Ford van, similar to the unmarked white vans used by real ICE agents during immigration raids. The woman, a US citizen who was born in the Dominican Republic, was found by a coworker. She said she suffered bruises to her arm while trying to fight off the imposter ICE agent.

Police say the man wore a long-sleeve shirt, green cargo pants, a black baseball cap with an American flag on it, sunglasses and a black tactical vest emblazoned with the words “Security Enforcement Agent.”
The woman said she could not see the man’s face because he turned it from her when she tried to get a look at him. The assault and robbery took place amid ongoing, nationwide fears among Americans in the wake of raids by ICE agents in unmarked vehicles and without visible identification on homes and businesses.

To view the entire article and additional photos provided by the Irish Star news, click here.

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

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GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI- GRAB AN RUN.

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Gulfport, Mississippi, on May 29, 2025, at the Outlets of Gulfport, a jeweler was the victim of a grab and run theft. Two male suspects entered the store under the pretense of shopping for watches. Both males were greeted and assisted at the watch showcase. The first suspect, wearing the bucket hat, claimed he didn’t see a watch that interested him. He proceeded to the gold chain showcase and inquired about several gold chains. The suspects stated they were from Mobile, AL. He eventually asked to see the large 24” solid curb link god necklace valued at $10,000. Two employees assisted the male while presenting the gold chain. He held the large curb link chain to check the weight before handing it back. At approximately 4:55 PM, the first male examined the gold necklace once again before fleeing the store with the gold chain. The second suspect was at the bridal showcase and fled behind the first male. Witnesses claimed they observed the suspects getting into a white Chevy Malibu with an unknown driver. No injuries were reported. A police report was filed with Gulfport Police.

Suspect(s) Description:

Suspect 1: Male, black, mid to late 20’s, medium complexion, facial hair, 6’ tall, average build, with tattoos on his arms. Wearing multi-color patches bucket style hat, black button-down shirt, black pants and tennis shoes.

Suspect 2: Male, black, mid to late 20’s, medium complexion, stocky build, 5’8”, with multiple plaited side hair style. Wearing a black ball cap with a red bill, black t-shirt with graphics, long shorts with a camo design and white tennis shoes.

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

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Staten Island, NY- NYPD investigating a Staten Island jewelry store robbery.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — On May 30, 2025, NYPD responded to a report of a robbery on New Dorp Lane Friday afternoon. Around 4:02 p.m. the NYPD received a call for a robbery on the 300 block of New Dorp Lane, according to a police spokesperson. At that time, two individuals entered the location and removed jewelry, the department spokesperson added. An NYPD spokesperson identified the robbed store as “Sunrise Jewelry.” No injuries were reported from the scene and no arrests were made as of 5:30 p.m., the NYPD noted. In the wake of the robbery, police were seen inside of Sunrise Fine Jewelry and visiting nearby businesses. Multiple NYPD vehicles and an ambulance were visible outside the store in the vicinity of New Dorp Lane and Clawson Street following the incident.

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

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Santa Clarita Valley, CA- $8,900 Rolex watch reported stolen from Town Center business  

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Santa Clarita Valley, CA– A Rolex watch valued at $8,900 was reported stolen from a local business inside the Valencia Town Center mall on Thursday, according to the business owner and officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

The robbery reportedly occurred just 40 minutes after Alin, the owner of Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs store, put the 1975 stainless steel Rolex up on display for a possible customer to come and view, she said. Alin declined to provide her last name out of concern for her safety.

Two men and a woman entered the jewelry store on Thursday and employees approached the individuals to ask if they needed assistance. The three stated they were together looking to purchase an item to give as a gift, she said.

As three employees began to show them jewelry pieces they were “going back and forth, back and forth. They were there for quite some time,” she said, calculating they spent 20 minutes in the vicinity with no interest in purchasing anything.

When Alin left the area for a brief moment, that’s when one of the men, who she described to be in his 40’s wearing a hat and jacket, leaned over the counter and grabbed a green box that contained the watch.

According to Ring video footage, the man then hid the box inside his jacket and continued to roam the store for a few more minutes before he and the other two people left, Alin said.

Employees of the family-owned business and Alin herself were unaware of the stolen watch until Friday afternoon after she searched her inventory to see if it was misplaced, she said.

She contacted deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at approximately 4 p.m. to file a police report.

Deputy Villalobos, a spokeswoman with the station who declined to provide her first name, confirmed on Saturday morning that deputies responded to the mall to investigate the report of a stolen watch. She also stated no arrests were made in connection with the alleged theft.

Additional information could not be provided by Watch Sgt. Johnny Gillespie as he did not have access to the police report on Saturday.

Alin stated the deputy who came to take the report told her that with her Ring camera footage, and the mall’s security footage, they were onto a good lead to identify the suspects.

This isn’t the first time her business has fallen victim to grand theft, she said, and “my frustration is, it’s not fair to us. This is my bread and butter, we’re family here,” she said. She also felt taken advantage of but was also filled with gratitude that no one was hurt during the incident.

“I’m grateful they didn’t have a gun or hurt any of my employees. The items are replaceable,” Alin said as her voice broke. “I hate when people say it’s an inside job. My insurance is $10,000, and this watch was not $10,000, so it’s not worth it.”

To view the article and video provided by ‘The Signal’ News feed, click here.

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

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Orangeburg, SC- Deputies looking for a man who committed an armed robbery of Orangeburg jewelry store.

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Orangeburg, SC- A jeweler on North Road in Orangeburg, SC was a victim of an armed robbery before noon, deputies have been searching for a suspect in the Willington Lakes area.

To view the news Video provided by News19, click here.

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

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Modesto, CA- Jewelry store robbery: 4 arrested, nearly 20 caught on camera in brazen robbery.

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Modesto, California – Police have arrested four people and at least a dozen more are still wanted after a smash-and-grab robbery at a Modesto jewelry store. Surveillance footage obtained by ABC10 shows around 20 people entering the doors of the business in less than a minute and a half after using as vehicle to crash through the front entrance of store. Video provided depicts at least 5 vehicles used to make their getaway.

To view the video news feed provided by ABC News 10 via YouTube, click here.

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

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WICHITA, KS- GRAB AND RUN.

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On May 16, 2025, a jewelry store at the Town East Mall in Wichita, KS reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the store and asked to look at men’s rings, necklaces and chains. The suspect decided on the three items he wanted and asked to try them on. When the suspect was wearing all three items, he fled the store. No vehicle was seen. Wichita Police responded to investigate the incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description: Black, Male, 5’8″, 160lbs, 35 Years Old, Corn Rows, White T-Shirt, Black Sweatpants

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