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On 09/17/24, at 11:30 a.m., a lone male subject approached a jewelry kiosk inside of a mall and said he wanted to get a gold chain. The sales associate showed the subject a gold chain and then he asked about a medal. The team member held both in his hands, and the subject grabbed them out of his hands and ran away. No injures were reported. Mall security and police were notified.

Subject Description:
Male, Black, early 30’s, 5’11”, 180lbs, broad shoulders. Attire: black jacket, black sweats and black shoes.

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

On 9/15.2024, at 9:27 p.m., four Hispanic male subjects attempted to break into a jewelry store in a mall from the women’s restroom. The subjects were wearing construction helmets and yellow vests. When confronted, one of the subjects stated they were working in the restroom, but security had no knowledge. As security was inspecting the restroom, they noticed a huge hole in the wall. The subjects started to run out. As they were running out, a fire extinguisher was removed and sprayed in the common area. The subjects escaped and there were no arrests. No entry was made into the store.

The subjects were last seen driving a black Jaguar with blacked out plates. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 9/9/2024, at 4:22 a.m., a subject entered a jewelry store by breaking a front glass window at 4:22 a.m. The subject was seen pulling sheets off cases and broke a corner case housing gold product with what appears to be a sledgehammer. He grabbed a handful of items and then fled the store after looking at other cases and finding them empty. He returned a second time moments after to retrieve his duffel bag which he had left behind. The subject left the store at 4:24 a.m.

Suspect(s) Description:
Male dressed in all black with a medium build. He was last seen wearing white full coverage face mask, gloves, a head covering, white tennis shoes, and he was carrying a large black duffel bag. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org

On 9/3/2024, at approximately 1:07 p.m., police received a call indicating that a security guard was chasing two people who were carrying sledgehammers. The subjects had attempted the gain entry into the front door of the jewelry store. Security camera footage shows the security guard open the store’s front door as the subject approached the store. The subject saw the security guard then fled with an accomplice. The subjects entered a dark colored Dodge Durango SRT and fled. Click here to view footage of the incident.

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

On 8/8/2024, at 2:00 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry store’s top of counter display that was sitting on a showcase along the lease line and contained various children’s jewelry pieces. The subject was seen cutting the cable that was securing the display to the showcase, where he then grabbed the display and walked off. The subject appeared to be a light skin male, possible Caucasian or Hispanic. He has a thin build and was last seen wearing a dark top and pant with a camouflage bucket style hat. If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

On 08/19/2024, at 1:30 p.m., an unidentified male subject approached a jewelry kiosk in a mall and stated he was interested in diamond earrings. The subject was shown and selected a pair of diamond earrings valued at $265.00. When the sales associate was asking for information to enter into cleinteling, she completed that process and after scanning the item in the point of sale, the subject grabbed the earrings out of her hands and ran out to the nearest exit. A report was filed with the Sunrise Police Department for further investigation.

Subject description: Black male, approximately 25 years old, 5″10 and 145 lbs., hair with braids, wearing a black and green hoodie.

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

On 7/30/24, at 6:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store’s lease line and asked about solid chains. He was shown a few different chains when he asked to see the 24” yellow gold curb chain. The team member took the chain out of the case and locked the case. As she was showing him the piece, he kept insisting to feel the weight. The team member held half of the chain in her hands and let him feel the weight of the other half. The subject then ripped the chain from her hands and sprinted away from the store.

Subject Description: Black male – 6’1″ tall, 25 years old, 160 lbs. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. He had sleeves of tattoos on his arms and his hair was dreadlocks pulled up in a ponytail.

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

On 6/29/2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male and female subject were in a jewelry store and at the display containing rings. The sales associate assisted the female subject with trying on a necklace, while the male subject reached into the case and stole the element containing several rings.

Subject Descriptions: Male, Black, 40-years-old. The male subject is 5″10 and weighs 240 lbs. He was last seen wearing a black hat with a gray t-shirt and jeans. The female subject is also believed to be 40-years-old. She is heavy-set, and 5’9″ tall. She was last seen wearing a white sleeveless shirt with leggings on and a hat. If you have any information, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.