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GRAB AND RUN- TEMPE, AZ

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Tempe, AZ– On February 04, 2025, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at THE Arizona Mills mall in Tempe, Arizona. A male subject entered the store where he was provided customer service by an employee. The male was looking at gold display showcases, where he asked and selected to look at a gold and diamond charm and gold chain necklaces. The male selected and stated he was going to purchase a lion black and white diamond charm. The male then selected a gold chain necklace to go with the gold charm. The male then placed the gold charm and gold chain on at the register. The male was on his cell phone, claiming to talk with his mother for money transfer for a credit card account to purchase the items. While on his cell phone, the male quickly fled the store. Mall security and the Tempe Police Department were notified and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, mid 20’s, Hispanic, 5’8, 230-250lbs, black hair and beard, tan Aeropostale shirt, tan pants, grey/black/white Nike shoes

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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Phoenix, AZ- ARRESTED: Two individuals stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from Valley stores, police said

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PHOENIX, AZ — Two people who police said stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from multiple Valley stores in the span of three days have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department.

The suspects were arrested in the parking lot of a store after stealing a $10,000 necklace, police said. A video posted by Phoenix police, click here to view video/aerticle provided by 12 News, shows the two suspects being shown jewelry, grabbing it, and running away at several different jewelry stores. Officials said they were able to identify the men and link them to a retail theft string.

The suspects have not been identified.

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Olympia, WA- GRAB AND RUN

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Olympia, WA– On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall, a store had a top of counter spinner broken into. While the employee was on break the kiosk was unoccupied. A male suspect seeing the opportunity approach the spinner and forced open one of the doors. In the process he damaged the spinner and cut himself. An entire panel of jewelry was removed, and the suspect fled the location prior to being detected.

Suspect(s) Description: White male, 40 years, 5’10”, medium build, with a brown or dark colored beard. The suspect wore light colored blue jeans, a tri-colored hoodie sweatshirt – blue/white and mustard yellow. He also wore a dark colored ball cap with a yellow bill.

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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LINCOLNWOOD, Ill- Masked burglars commit smash-and-grab at north suburban jewelry store with customers inside.

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LINCOLNWOOD, Ill. — Three masked suspects smashed the front window of a north suburban jewelry store while customers were inside Saturday and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.

According to police, officers arrived at Baladna Jewelry in Lincolnwood, located in the 4300 block of Touhy Avenue, around 4:45 p.m. for a smash-and-grab burglary.

Police say, according to initial reports, the suspects arrived in a black pickup truck, which was observed parking in front of the store. The suspects then proceeded to smash the front windows and force their way inside, where they broke open display cases and filled bags with various pieces of jewelry.

According to police, several customers were inside the store at the time of the robbery, but no physical threats or injuries were reported. After committing the theft, the suspects fled westbound on Touhy Ave. in the black pickup truck.

Lincolnwood detectives were gathering information and evidence, including surveillance footage from nearby businesses and witness statements, after the incident.

The suspects were described as male and wearing all-black clothing, ski masks and gloves. No further details about the suspects’ identities or the stolen items were immediately available.

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.

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EL CAJON, CA- GRAB AND RUN

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El Cajon, CA– On January 20, 2025, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entry into the store, the suspect inquired about Rolex watches then gold chains. While viewing a 24-inch gold rope chain, the suspect ran off with it in his possession. El Cajon Police Department was notified.

Suspect(s) Description: Male Black, light complected, 20-23 yrs old, thin build, 5’11”. Wearing dark blue zip-up jacket with matching joggers, white t-shirt, white sneakers.

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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Kansas City, MO- Armed robbery of North KC business leads to charges for 2

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two men have been arrested and charged after the armed robbery of a North Kansas City jewelry business over the weekend.

Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Sunday, Dec. 12, indicate that Terrance M. Johnson Sr., 43, and Ana Loh, 21, of Kansas City, have been charged in connection to the robbery of a local-owned jewelry store.

A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department revealed that around 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, emergency crews were called to a family-owned jewelry store in North Kansas City that doubled as the owners’ home.

Investigators said they found Johnson and Loh entered the business with a third unidentified suspect. The three proceeded to threaten a cashier as Johnson pointed a gun at him and took the jewelry out of the case by the register after he demanded the cash from the register.

The victims reported that one of the suspects made their way upstairs where a second victim was held at gunpoint as the location of the safe was demanded. Loh allegedly threatened to kill both victims as well as their family members.

Law enforcement officials noted that the incident was cut short when a customer interrupted and the three suspects ran off – but not before they stole the wallets, phones and keys of the victims.

Detectives said they were able to ping one of the victims’ phones to a location in North Kansas City where Johnson and Loh were found in the passenger seats of a vehicle that had been stolen from the victims.

Investigators indicated that when Johnson exited the vehicle, he attempted to run away but was quickly brought down. Loh was taken into custody without incident. Officers found jewelry from the store along the path he took.

Johnson and Loh admitted to law enforcement officials that they had been involved in the robbery. Johnson was charged with robbery in the first degree and could face up to 30 years behind bars. Loh was charged with 2 counts of robbery and a single count of burglary. If convicted, he could face up to 75 years in prison.

A bond review hearing has been set for Johnson and Loh at 10 a.m. on Jan. 21 with a preliminary hearing expected around 2 p.m. on Feb. 11.

As of Jan. 15, Loh remains behind bars on a $50,000 bond. Johnson remains jailed on a $75,000 bond. No further information has been released.

Article provided by Sarah Motter of KCTV News.

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Chesterfield, VA – Over $2,000 in jewelry stolen from Chesterfield store

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Thousands of dollars in jewelry was recently stolen from a jewelry store in Chesterfield Towne Center.

The Chesterfield County Police Department is trying to identify the suspect, pictured below, who reportedly stole jewelry worth over $2,000 from the Banter by Piercing Pagoda at Chesterfield Towne Center, located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike.

The theft took place sometime last week, though police did not provide a specific date.

Article provided by ABC News 8.

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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Los Angelas, CA- $100K in jewelry stolen in Violent Kidnapping, Robbery in Southern California

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LOS ANGELAS (KTLA) – Two men are wanted in connection with a violent robbery in Los Angeles County, in which a victim was held at gunpoint and tens of thousands of dollars in jewelry was stolen, officials announced Thursday.

The terrifying incident unfolded on Jan. 11 at around 10:15 a.m. in the 7600 block of Firestone Boulevard in Downey, according to a news release from investigators with the Downey Police Department.

The two suspects, police said, entered Gold Dream Fine Jewelry and asked to see some merchandise, but as the sales associate was tending to them, one of the suspects tackled and gagged the associate, brandished a firearm and forced them into a backstock room while the other suspect ransacked the store.

In photos released by investigators, one of the suspects can be seen holding a handgun to the head of the victim as they are on the ground with their hands up.

Authorities said the duo was able to get away with gold, jewelry and watches worth more than $100,000.

Detectives believe the two suspects may be of Central or South American descent and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Article provided by KTLA 5, click here for view of article.

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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Roseville, CA- 5 men, 1 teen arrested in $1.5 million jewelry robbery at Roseville’s Westfield Galleria mall.

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Roseville, CA- Five men and a Rocklin teenager were arrested in connection to a $1.5 million jewelry smash-and-grab robbery that took place last year at the Westfield Galleria mall in Roseville, police said Thursday. Three masked robbers smashed glass display cases Nov. 21 at S&L Gem Co. Jewelry using hammers and sledgehammers, said Lt. Chris Ciampa, a spokesman for the Roseville Police Department. The suspects face charges of robbery, conspiracy, vehicle theft and evading police, police said. Anuanu Tuiono, 20; Siafa Fifita, 23; Dahnavan Tuipulotu, 20 and Sione Halaapiapi, 18, all pleaded not guilty at their respective arraignments, according to Placer Superior Court records. It is unclear if a 15-year-old boy will face charges. He was not identified by police because he is a minor.

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Beverly Hills, CA- Five Arrested After Smash-and-Grab Robbery at Waldorf Astoria Retailer.

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Beverly Hills, CA- On January 10, 2025, a smash-and-grab robbery of a luxury watch retailer on Wilshire Boulevard resulted in five arrests after a brief vehicle pursuit of the suspects. The robbery took place in the afternoon at Wrist Aficionado, which is located in the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. One security guard sustained injuries during the robbery and is expected to recover. Police continue to search for additional suspects, according to Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) Public Information Office Lieutenant Kevin Orth.

A spokesman for the Waldorf Astoria told the Courier, “Upon being alerted to the situation, the hotel’s security team immediately contacted the Beverly Hills Police Department.” The spokesman said, “The safety and security of our guests and team members is always a top priority, and we continue to make every effort to ensure all practices and standards are in line with strict safety and security protocols. We are working with the third-party store and cooperating fully with local authorities.”

The suspects fled in several vehicles after the robbery. One of the vehicles, a black Mercedes sedan, was located by the BHPD shortly thereafter. When officers attempted to make a traffic stop, the vehicle did not yield. Officers pursued the Mercedes into Bel-Air, with the pursuit concluding on Sepulveda Boulevard and Moraga Drive. Five suspects were taken into custody, along with evidence and property connected to the robbery.

Orth told the Beverly Hills Courier that no officers were injured during the pursuit or arrests.

Arrested were Alexander Cash, 20; Kolion Beyan, 20; Jordan Jackson, 20; Kevin Turner, 23 and James Knight, 19. All are from Los Angeles. All were booked on suspicion of felony robbery, burglary, organized retail theft and criminal conspiracy. Beyan was additionally charged with resisting arrest, reckless evading, assault with deadly weapon or force likely to produce great bodily injury and receiving stolen property. Jordan was also booked on suspicion of reckless evading and resisting arrest. Turner was booked on suspicion of reckless evading and resisting arrest. Knight was booked on suspicion of resisting arrest and receiving stolen property.

The charges of organized retail theft are charges newly available to law enforcement pursuant to a statute that went into effect on Jan. 1. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

The BHPD is still searching for one vehicle as well as several additional suspects.

Article provided by the Beverly Hills Courier, click here to view.