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UPDATE: Baltimore, MD- Police investigating fatal shooting at jewelry shop in Canton


Baltimore, MD – police are investigating a fatal shooting at a jewelry shop in Canton. Officers responded to the 2200 block of Fleet Street near South Madeira Street around 2:15 a.m. Thursday and found a 39-year-old man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Police said the victim was unresponsive.

The shooting victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said in a news release. Investigators say the shooting happened may have happened during a commercial burglary. Homicide detectives are handling the case.

The Jewelers’ Security Alliance has been updated the deceased subject is NOT the jeweler. The deceased subject is the suspected burglar.

Article provided by WBALTV 11 News.

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Colonial Heights, VA- GRAB and RUN.

Colonial Heights, VA– On October 15, 2025, a Jewelry store in Colonial Heights, VA reported a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location and asked to have his gold chain cleaned. An employee took the chain and placed it in the ultrasonic cleaner. While the chain was being cleaned, the male began looking at gold chains. After looking at several, the male agreed to purchase the three (3) items listed above. An employee took the items to the register began processing the sale. During the transaction, the male asked if he could put the items on and take a picture. The employee handed the male both chains and pendant prior to completing the sale. Once the male secured the items around his neck, he ran out of the store. The police were contacted and report filed.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, black, mid-to-late 20’s, 6’00”, thin build, wearing Khaki pants, brown flannel shirt, glasses, hat

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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Wheat Ridge, CO- Two men convicted in Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner’s death sentenced to lengthy prison terms

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Two men who were found guilty of killing a Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Monday.

Charles Shay and Michael James McCormack robbed Peter Arguello’s store, Peter Damian Fine Jewelry & Antiques, on November 29, 2023. During the robbery, Arguello was kidnapped, assaulted and fatally shot by Shay, according to the DA’s office.

Court documents revealed surveillance video from inside the shop captured the shooting and showed a suspect trying to handcuff Arguello. The store owner resisted, and Shay shot Arguello three times, according to court documents.

In August, a Jefferson County jury found Shay guilty of 10 counts, including first-degree murder. The DA’s office said Shay was also determined to be a habitual criminal under Colorado law, having six prior felony convictions.

Shay was sentenced on Sept. 10 to life without the possibility of parole plus 120 years.

McCormack, meanwhile, was convicted by a separate jury of five counts, including felony murder and aggravated robbery. He was sentenced Monday to 75 years in prison.

“Peter Arguello was an innocent victim and a beloved member of this community whose life was stolen in a senseless act of violence,” Chief Deputy District Attorney Chandler Grant said in a statement. “These sentences bring accountability, honor the strength of his family and community, and reflect the tireless work of our law enforcement partners to ensure justice for Peter and his loved ones.”

To view the article and video news from ABC News 7 News, click HERE.

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San Jose, CA- Update on Jewelry Store Robberies.

San Jose, CA– San Jose Police Department have announced seven arrests linked to the robbery of Jewelry store in San Jose, California. Police indicate they are suspected to have ties to other smash and grab robberies in the Bay area. Police spokesperson indicated the investigation is ongoing they are “coming for them as well”.

To view the video news article provided by KRON 4 News, click HERE.

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UKRAINE- Bureau of Economic Security (BES) exposes jewelry and watch smuggling via Warsaw-Kyiv train conductors.

Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine have exposed an organized group of 11 people, five of whom are employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and owners of a private company, who organized the movement of jewelry and Swiss watches across the state border of Ukraine, hiding them from customs control.

“The valuables were purchased in the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, etc. They were then imported to Poland and handed over to the conductors of the international passenger train Warsaw-Kyiv/Kyiv-Warsaw,” the BES said in a statement on Tuesday.

The investigation found that the jewelry and Swiss watches were hidden in the structural cavities of the train car, and in Kyiv they were sold in their own store for cash, non-cash payments and cryptocurrency.

Law enforcement officers conducted authorized searches of the train, store, and residences of the suspects and seized contraband products of well-known brands worth over $10 million and $800,000 in cash.

BES detectives reported 11 individuals on suspicion of committing a criminal offense under Part 3 of Article 201-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (movement across the customs border of Ukraine with concealment from customs control of goods (except for excisable goods and electricity), committed on a large scale by an organized group of individuals).

By court decision, the suspects’ property, which was purchased with funds obtained from criminal activity, including cars and a yacht, was seized. The suspects were given preventive measures.

It is noted that operational support was provided by employees of the Main Directorate “D” of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the Security Service of Ukraine, and procedural management was provided by prosecutors of the Prosecutor

Article provided by Interfax-Ukraine

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WATERFORD, CT- SMASH AND GRAB

WATERFORD, CT– On 10/4/2025, at approximately 5:50 pm at the Crystal Mall, three male suspects, using hammers, smashed the gold chains / bracelets showcase of a jewelry store. Once the case was breached the suspects removed the merchandise and concealed it in trash bags. The suspects exited the mall through a corridor leading to the parking lot. No injuries were reported. Mall security and the Waterford Police were notified.

Suspect(s) Description: Three Black male suspects, 25 to 30yrs, thin build, wearing black clothing and gloves.

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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COLLIERVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN

COLLIERVILLE, TN- On October 6, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. At around 2:08 PM, a lone male suspect entered the location under the premise of buying a gift for his father. The suspect approached the men’s fashion showcase and asked to see a large diamond ring. The employee began a conversation with the suspect to obtain information for Clientele. The suspect claimed his name was Kevin Shields but was reluctant to give an email address or address. The employee showed the suspect several diamond rings as requested but maintained control of the pieces. When that was unsuccessful, the suspect asked to see a gold a diamond men’s charm and a chain that would match. The suspect kept his hands in his pockets, refrained from touching anything and spoke in a low voice as he avoided eye contact. He was presented with the charm but wanted to see it on the matching gold and diamond necklace. The charm was placed on the necklace for the suspect to see. Once on the counter pad the suspect grabbed it from the team member and fled the store into the parking lot. The suspect was observed fleeing the parking lot in a newer black 4-door Hyundai SUV with black and Chrome rims. The vehicle was backed in and left running. It had a New York license plate (LNC-6248) and was determined to be a rental car. No injuries were reported. A report was filed with Collierville Police.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, black, dark complexion, 5’9’, 35-40 years old, 190lbs, slight goatee, athletic build, tattoos on neck and arms. Wearing a green ball cap, large gold and diamond chain, black t-shirt, light blue jeans and dark black/gray tennis shoes. He also was observed with a lighter attached to his belt loop.

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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BYRON CENTER, MI- GRAB AND RUN

BYRON CENTER, MI– On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The suspect asked several times to see additional items for comparison and layering. The employee would not bring out more than one piece at a time while showing the suspect several other pieces she asked to see. The suspect stated that she had a Kay account but that her husband would be the one buying the piece she picked out. The suspect had a male on FaceTime and was sending him pictures. The suspect decided on the above-described bracelet and once she had it in her possession she fled the location. There were no injuries reported. The Kent County police were contacted, completed a report, and dusted for fingerprints.

Suspect(s) Description: Black Female, 25-35 years old, 5’4”, 125 to 140lbs., curly chin length hair, wearing a blue ballcap, white Jordan short, jeans, and dark shoes and was carrying a large brown purse.

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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Detroit, MI- Men Who Posed as Utility Workers Found Guilty in Jeweler’s Murder.

Detroit, MI- The two men accused of posing as workers for a local utility company in order to gain access to a jeweler’s home and then murdered him have been found guilty.

Jurors in Oakland County, Michigan, returned guilty verdicts against 38-year-old Carlos Jose Hernandez and 40-year-old Joshua Zuazo, both of Dearborn, Michigan, last week.

According to the Oakland County prosecutor’s office, the crime began unfolding on the night of Oct. 10, 2024.

Prosecutors said Hernandez and Zuazo came to the home jeweler Hussein “Sam” Murray, owner of Gold & Glitter Jewelry, shared with his wife, Linda Murray, dressed as workers for DTE Energy, a local electricity and gas company.

Outfitted in fluorescent vests and masks, they claimed they were checking for gas leaks, but it was actually a “targeted and very well-planned” attack, Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa said at trial, as Hernandez had come into Hussein’s jewelry and pawn shop before and asked to meet the owner.

Hussein and Linda did not let Hernandez and Zuazo into their home that night, but the men returned the next day and were permitted entry.

According to the prosecutor’s office, one of the men showed the couple a piece of paper purportedly from DTE, which Murray signed before leading them to the basement.

Hernandez and Zuazo later came back upstairs without Hussein. They then bound Linda with duct tape and beat her while demanding to know the location of the safe, money, and jewelry.

According to evidence presented at trial, Hernandez had been texting with his wife about getting enough from the robbery to buy a house, but what the two men ultimately left with was Linda’s phone, her Apple Watch, some costume jewelry, and the keys to her SUV, Linda testified.

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Southern California man robbed of $200,000 in jewelry while checking on flat tire.

Woodland Hills, CA– Police are searching for three suspects who purportedly robbed a jewelry store owner as he was checking on a flat tire in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles Monday night.

The victim said he was leaving the Poquito Mas restaurant shortly before 9 p.m. when he noticed he had a flat tire and pulled over on the 21100 block of Ventura Boulevard near Canoga Avenue to check on it.

That’s when three males wearing ski masks jumped out of a van and approached him, he said.

“They put their knife on me and they grabbed my bag, and they took all of my stuff and all of my jewelry. More than $200,000 value jewelry. They robbed me,” the victim, Ali Sedaghat, told news video service RMG News.

Sedaghat, who described himself as a high-end jewelry designer with an office in downtown Los Angeles, believes he was being followed and the thieves had slashed his tire.

The incident is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, but they have yet to release any information regarding the case.

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.

Article provided by KTLA News, click HERE to view.