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LOS ANGELES, CA- Millions in merchandise taken by burglars who tunneled through concrete into LA jewelry store.

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LOS ANGELES, CA– Burglars tunneled through a concrete wall to gain access to a Los Angeles jewelry store, making off with at least $10 million worth of watches, pendants, gold chains and other merchandise, police said. The heist happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Love Jewels on Broadway in the heart of downtown’s jewelry district, according to Officer David Cuellar with the LA Police Department.

Investigators were reviewing security camera footage that shows the suspects entering the store from a large hole they drilled from the property next door, he said. “They tunneled through multiple levels of concrete into the target location,” Cuellar said Tuesday. An unknown number of suspects fled through the same hole and drove off in a late model Chevy truck, he said. The heist wasn’t discovered until store employees arrived for work Monday morning.

Initial estimates are that $10 million worth of merchandise was stolen, Cuellar said, adding that the number could change. The owner told The Associated Press the loss was around $20 million, and that they did not have insurance. No alarms went off and the feed to their in-store security cameras were cut. At the store on Tuesday, workers covered up the hole in the wall with a metal plate, repaired other damage and cleaned up overturned display cases and discarded boxes. Two large safes were broken into, containing all the merchandise they had in the store. Customers and friends stopped by to offer sympathy, with some even asking to purchase items.

Love Jewels’ website advertises items like a 14-karat yellow gold rope chain for $1,200, heart-shaped gold earrings for $200 and a gold cross pendant for $550. Videos on the store’s social media shows glass cases filled with rings, watches and necklaces. Detectives examined the scene for fingerprints and DNA, police said.

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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Long Beach, CA- Robbery at Long Beach Jewelry Store, Suspects at Large.

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Long Beach, CA- The incident happened around 12:40 p.m. at Gems and Jewels, located at 4130 Atlantic Avenue.

Witnesses say the robbery began when a young woman walked into the store and used pepper spray. Moments later, five to six men jumped out of an SUV and stormed inside. The entire robbery was over in less than a minute.

One store employee was possibly shot during the chaos, according to witnesses. Their condition has not yet been confirmed.

Police have not released information on what, if anything, was taken, and no suspect descriptions have been made public. The robbery remains under investigation.

Article provided by LBLN Local news, click here to view. This is developing story. The Jewelers’ Security Alliance will update accordingly.

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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WESTLAND, MICHIGAN- ROBBERY OF JEWLERY STORE.

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Westland, MI– On April 15, 2025, a Jewelry store reported a robbery after a lone male entered the store numerous times throughout the day to view various rings. The suspect returned once again and after being in the store for just over an hour, the suspect produced a weapon and quietly told the employee to place the rings in a bag he carried with him. The suspect then told the employee to go over to another showcase and place numerous other items into his bag as well. The employee was then asked to go the cash register and remove the cash inside. The employee and another employee were then told to go into the back room. As soon as they entered the small office, the suspect pulled out a can of an aerosol irritant and sprayed it at one of the employees before fleeing on foot.

Suspect(s) Description: the suspect is described as an older European white male in his late 60s to early 70s. The suspect was well dressed with leather dress shoes, black slacks, black shirt, black tie and a black suit jacket. The suspect also wore a black three-quarter length overcoat. The suspect appeared to wear prescription glasses and a po’boy hat -burnt orange in color. The suspect appeared to have a pinky ring in walked with his feet turned outwards.

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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BROOKLYN, NY- GRAB AND RUN

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Brooklyn, NY– On 4/12/2025, at the 86Th street mall, a jewelry store reported a grab and run. A lone male suspect entered the store. The suspect reportedly only spoke Spanish. The suspect alleged he was interested in looking at gold chains. The employee presented a chain to the suspect and then returned it to the showcase. After discussing the chains, the suspect requested to look at another gold chain. After displaying the item, the suspect picked up the chain and immediately exited the store. A second suspect was waiting on a scooter parked on the sidewalk in front of the store. The suspect jumped on the back of the scooter, and they drove away. No injuries were reported. The New York Police Department was notified.

Suspect(s) Description:

Suspect 1: Male, Hispanic, 5’, 20 to 25 yrs, thin build, wearing a black knit hat, black puffer jacket, black hoody, black pants, and black & white sneakers.

Suspect 2: Male, unknown, wearing a helmet with face shield, black jacket, light colored pants. Blue Scooter.

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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SOUTH WINDSOR, CT- Jewelry store in South Windsor burglarized.

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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — A jewelry store in South Windsor was broken into early Monday, and a number of items were stolen. Police said the crime may be connected to other burglaries in the area.

Police said they received an alarm from Hannoush Jewelers, located on Buckland Road, around 4:20 Monday morning. Officers arrived within minutes and confirmed that entry was made into the building through a window on the side of the building and jewelry cases were smashed.

Buckland Road is a busy throughway that connects the Buckland Hills shopping area with the center of South Windsor.

The suspect vehicle, according to police, appeared to be an older model Hyundai Santa Fe with a paper registration.

Police said the same vehicle was used in previous jewelry store burglaries in other jurisdictions in recent months. Police said the store owner will be providing a complete inventory of what was taken.

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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HENDERSON, NV – GRAB AND RUN

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Henderson, NV– On April 08, 2025,it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at a jewlery store in Henderson, NV. A male suspect entered the store where he was greeted by an employee. The male proceeded to the gold showcase and began to look at necklaces. The male selected a gold necklace and then asked to look at another necklace. The employee stated that they can only show one item at a time. The male then placed the necklace on and quickly walked away from the store. Mall security and the Henderson Police Department were notified and responded to this incident. No injuries were reported.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, 25-30 yrs. old, Black, 5’9, 160lbs, black hair, black beard, black t-shirt, black shorts, black Adidas shoes, white and black hat, sunglasses, tattoos on arms, hands and legs

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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Long Beach, CA- Robber Sentenced To 7 Years For $2.6M Beverly Hills Jewelry Heist

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LONG BEACH, CA – A Long Beach man was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for his role in robbing more than $2.6 million in merchandise from a Beverly Hills Jewelry Store in 2022.

Ladell Tharpe, 39, and several other accomplices robbed the Luxury Jewels of Beverly Hills store in March 2022, according to prosecutors.

The 39-year-old, along with Long Beach residents Deshon Bell, 22, Jimmy Lee Vernon III, 33, and an unnamed minor, used sledgehammers and crowbars to break into the jewelry cases at the store.

“Brazen criminal action that directly targets our small businesses in Los Angeles County will not be tolerated,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph McNally. “The consequences for such action are severe and penalized accordingly, and I want to thank our law enforcement partners for their exceptional and dutiful work during this investigation.”

Prosecutors say the robbery crew took off with at least 19 bracelets, seven pairs of earrings, four necklaces, a pair of obelisks, eight rings, and 20 watches that were valued at just over $2.67 million.

Tharpe posted a photo two days after the crime, flaunting large amounts of cash with the caption “robbery gang,” according to prosecutors. Authorities were further able to tie the men to the crime after finding Vernon’s cellphone at the store, which fell out of his pocket during the robbery, prosecutors said.

Tharpe, who has been in federal custody since March 2023, according to prosecutors, pleaded guilty last September to one count of interference with commerce by robbery.

Vernon has since been sentenced to just under seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of Hobbs Act robbery. Bell, who served as the getaway driver, also pleaded guilty to one count of Hobbs Act robbery but received a lesser sentence of one year and one day in federal prison.

Tharpe, Vernon and Bell have each been ordered by a federal judge to pay $2,674,000 in restitution.

Article provided by Fernando Haro of Patch News.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO- Burglars allegedly steal roughly $220,000 of jewelry from Citadel Mall business

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is investigating a burglary where thieves allegedly stole a substantial amount of jewelry from the mall.

According to police, the theft took place in the early morning hours of March 23. Two suspects broke in using a sledgehammer and pickaxe. Both suspects were wearing dark clothing and masks.

While CSPD did not disclose the dollar amount associated with the inventory stolen, the business’s owner reached out to KRDO13 and claimed it was all worth about $220,000.

The business did not want their name publicly released but said they are offering a reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest.

To view the article and video footage provided by 13 ABC News KRDO, click HERE.

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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PLANTATION, FLORIDA- GRAB AND RUN

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Plantation, Florida– On March 28, 2025, at the Broward Mall in Plantation, Florida, a jeweler reported a Grab and Run theft. A couple came in and asked about gold chains. The employee removed the chain and was holding it, and the Male Guest asked to see it. The chain was handed to the Male Guest, who looked at it for a moment then turned and walked out of the store and started running. His Female companion ran out along with him. The Suspects were in the Store for three minutes. They made their get-a-way in a silver Toyota Rav 4 with Florida tags.

Description:

Black Male, late 30’s early 40’s, 5’7, thin, wearing a white short sleeved jacket with big shoulders and lettering on the front and shoulders, multi-colored baggy pants, black work boots, and a white cap with lettering on the front. He was wearing a watch.

White Female, late 30’s early 40’s, 5’5, thin, medium length brown hair, dark brown sweater and shirt, light brown pants, dark sneakers and a goldish-brown bag around her waist.

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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Hammond, Louisiana- Detectives searching for three people suspected of stealing more than $10,000 of jewelry

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HAMMOND, LA – Detectives are searching for three people, one of whom is from Baton Rouge, in connection to two thefts from a jewelry store.

The Hammond Police Department is searching for Joy Renee Taylor of Baton Rouge. Taylor is accused of two separate thefts from a Jeweler in Hammond that resulted in the store losing more than $10,000 in product.

One of the thefts happened on March 18 when Taylor and another woman entered the store and started looking at engagement rings. One of the women put on a ring valued at just under $4,000 and both of them fled the store.

Details on the other theft Taylor is allegedly involved in were not provided.

Police are also searching for Taylor’s accomplice, pictured in the red shirt, and the driver of the older model white Dodge Caravan the trio drove away in.

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.

Article provided by WBRZ 2 ABC News.