On 6/22/18, at approximately 7:55 p.m., two male subjects entered a retail jewelry store and began looking at engagement rings. One of the men stated he was looking for a present. The subjects looked at several pieces and eventually ended up looking at high-end watches. Each subject examined the watch. They then fled from the store with the watch. The first subject was described as Black and short. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. He has multiple tattoos on his face. He has a tattoo of� “AK47” on his cheek and a kiss mark on his neck. The second subject is also Black and taller. He was last seen wearing a striped shirt with dreadlocks. He also has a chipped front tooth.
Tokyo Police Arrest 7 Members of Pink Panda Gang
Tokyo, Japan – According to TBS News, on January 26, 2018, seven Chinese nationals were arrested following an investigation by Tokyo Metropolitan Police.
ATTEMPTED SMASH AND GRAB – HOUSTON, TX
On 12/2/17, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a suspect used a hammer and tried to smash through a jewelry case. The suspect fled when he was unable to penetrate the glass. He was described as 5’10” and 240 pounds. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at (212) 687-0328.
SMASH AND GRAB – MEMPHIS, TN
On 9/10/16, three men committed a robbery. One of the suspects used a hammer to smash open a display case and took jewelry. After that point, a second man armed with a gun entered the store and demanded more jewelry. Both men fled into a jeep which was driven by the third suspect. If you have any information regarding the identity of these individuals, please call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
SHOTS FIRED IN ARMED ROBBERY
Carcar, Philippines �” April 16, 2016
According to Investigators at least eight men robbed a jewelry store and shot two security guards. The suspects concealed their identities and spoke in different languages to confuse the victims. At least four of the suspects were armed. The suspects stole a large quantity of jewelry and then fled on motorcycles. Some witnesses believe the suspects also escaped in a sedan.
ARMED ROBBERY – CHARLOTTE, NC
On 4/1/16, a suspect told an employee that he wanted to look at charm bracelets. As soon as the employee turned her back, the suspect put a gun to her back and said “This is a robbery.†The suspect first asked for cash but was very nervous once he was at the cash register. He then began asking the employee if the store had sensors and if she was sounding an alarm. He then turned his attention to the jewelry. He took the employee to the back and tied her hands with a pair of zip ties. The suspect told the employee, “I have five kids, I have no other choice.†He then proceeded to steal jewelry. The suspect was dressed in all black and wore a baseball cap. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Crimestoppers at 704-334-1600
