December 30, 2025
Live Headlines
- UPDATE: Baltimore, MD- Police investigating fatal shooting at jewelry shop in Canton
- Colonial Heights, VA- GRAB and RUN.
- Wheat Ridge, CO- Two men convicted in Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner’s death sentenced to lengthy prison terms
- San Jose, CA- Update on Jewelry Store Robberies.
- UKRAINE- Bureau of Economic Security (BES) exposes jewelry and watch smuggling via Warsaw-Kyiv train conductors.
- WATERFORD, CT- SMASH AND GRAB
- COLLIERVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
- BYRON CENTER, MI- GRAB AND RUN
- Detroit, MI- Men Who Posed as Utility Workers Found Guilty in Jeweleries Murder.
- Southern California man robbed of $200,000 in jewelry while checking on flat tire.
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SAN RAMON, Calif- Armed Suspects charged in San Ramon jewelry heist could face harsher punishment for repeat offenses: DA
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KGO) -- Three of the seven suspects arrested in the San Ramon
BRADENTON, FL- GRAB AND RUN
Bradenton, FL- On September 28, 2025, a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
MANCHESTER, CT- VIDEO: Suspects wanted in ‘smash-and-grab’ jewelry theft at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester
MANCHESTER, CT - Police are investigating a “high-value†jewelry theft inside the Buckland Hill Mall
SAN MARCOS, TX- Grab and Run turns into Armed Robbery with a Firearm for Jewelry Store Employees.
San Marcos, TX- On August 7, 2025, cameras at the Kings Jeweler in San Marcos
GREENVILLE, N.C.- Suspect falls through ceiling in failed North Carolina jewelry store heist.
GREENVILLE, N.C. - A pair of suspects from Belgium and Romania are in custody after
New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
New York, NY- Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a sprawling cross-country drug
MALDEN, MASS- DISTRACTION THEFT
MALDEN, MASS. - Police are searching for two men involved in the theft of a
NASHVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
NASHVILLE, TN- On September 09, 2025, at the Opry Mills Mall, a grab and run
2 suspects killed in ‘gun battle’ with Oakland pawn shop owner after attempted robbery
OAKLAND, CA. -- Two people were shot dead and four were injured during a robbery
Milpitas, CA- Armed jewelry store employee thwarts hammer-wielding suspects in Milpitas
MILPITAS, CA.  A family-owned jewelry store in Milpitas narrowly avoided a robbery on Wednesday
GRAB AND RUN- SAN ANTONIO, TX
SAN ANTONIO, TX- On September 06, 2025, A male subject with denim jeans entered a
San Jose, CA- Elderly California jewelry store owner assaulted by gang of masked thieves during smash-and-grab robbery: ‘Made my blood boil’
San Jose, CA- Shocking surveillance footage shows a relentless gang of masked thieves rushing into
Bronx, NY- Attempted armed robbery at jewelry store ends in Fordham section of the Bronx arrests.
Bronx, NY- A bold attempted robbery at a jewelry store in one of the Bronx’s
Sunnyvale, CA- Robbers target jewelry store, smash display cases at Sherman Oaks mall.
Sunnyvale, CA- On September 03, 2025, an attempted Smash and Grab at the Sherman Oaks
GRAB AND RUN- MESQUITE, TX
MESQUITE, TX-On September 01, 2025, the suspect entered a jewelry store and asked about gold
GRAB AND RUN- SANDUSKY, OHIO
SANDUSKY, OHIO- On September 01, 2025, a jeweler was the victim of a grab and
Sunnyvale, Ca- Police interrupt jewelry store burglary.
Sunnyvale, CA- The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety began receiving reports about 3:45 p.m. on
Cache County, UT- Woman suspected of stealing $5,000 in jewelry from Logan store extradited to face charges.
Cache County, UT- A woman wanted since 2022 for allegedly stealing over $5,000 in jewelry
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla- Martin County deputies arrest Romanian ‘traveling criminal’ found with $400K of stolen jewelry
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.  A Romanian man was arrested in Martin County after being caught
WINSTON- SALEM, NC- GRAB AND RUN.
WINSTON -SALEM, NC- On August 24, 2025, the suspect entered the store and told the
Littleton, CO- Merchandise Switch theft.
Littleton, CO- On October 18, 2025, a jewelry store was the victim of a merchandise switch theft. An unknown male entered the store under the pretense of shopping for an engagement ring. He proceeded to the bridal showcase and was assisted by an employee. The suspect pointed out several rings to view and then asked [Read More]
PALMDALE, CA- GRAB AND RUN THEFT
PALMDALE, CA- On October 16, 2025, at the Antelope Valley Mall, a Jeweler experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entering the store, the Suspect inquired about gold chains. After initially trying on and returning one chain, the Suspect was shown a second chain and immediately after taking possession he ran out of the [Read More]
Elyria, Ohio- Police Search for Suspect of Armed Robbery of Jewelry Store.
Elyria, Ohio- On October 14, 2025, a jeweler was the victim of an Armed Robbery. According to Management, a single male suspect entered the store, and he brandished a weapon and placed a sock with duct tape over the locking mechanism of the front door and stated, “Everyone put your hands up”. At this point, [Read More]
VAIL, CO- Police seek assistance in Identifying subject in theft of a gold chain valued at 27K.
Vail, CO- The Vail Police Department has issued a public statement regarding the theft of a gold necklace valued at $27,000. According to a social media post on the matter, the theft took place around 4:52 p.m. on October 18, with the pricy piece of jewelry stolen from Karats Vail at 122 E. Meadow Dr. [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
Live Headlines
- UPDATE: Baltimore, MD- Police investigating fatal shooting at jewelry shop in Canton
- Colonial Heights, VA- GRAB and RUN.
- Wheat Ridge, CO- Two men convicted in Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner’s death sentenced to lengthy prison terms
- San Jose, CA- Update on Jewelry Store Robberies.
- UKRAINE- Bureau of Economic Security (BES) exposes jewelry and watch smuggling via Warsaw-Kyiv train conductors.
- WATERFORD, CT- SMASH AND GRAB
- COLLIERVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
- BYRON CENTER, MI- GRAB AND RUN
- Detroit, MI- Men Who Posed as Utility Workers Found Guilty in Jeweleries Murder.
- Southern California man robbed of $200,000 in jewelry while checking on flat tire.
Littleton, CO- On October 18, 2025, a jewelry store was the victim of a merchandise switch theft. An unknown male entered the store under the pretense of shopping for an engagement ring. He proceeded to the bridal showcase and was assisted by an employee. The suspect pointed out several rings t ...
- October 22, 2025
Littleton, CO- On October 18, 2025, a jewelry store was the victim of a merchandise switch theft. An unknown male entered the store under the pretense of shopping for an engagement ring. He proce ...
PALMDALE, CA- On October 16, 2025, at the Antelope Valley Mall, a Jeweler experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entering the store, the Suspect inquired about gold chains. After initially trying on and returning one chain, the Suspect was shown a second chain and immediately after t ...
- October 22, 2025
PALMDALE, CA- On October 16, 2025, at the Antelope Valley Mall, a Jeweler experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entering the store, the Suspect inquired about gold chains. After initi ...
Elyria, Ohio- On October 14, 2025, a jeweler was the victim of an Armed Robbery. According to Management, a single male suspect entered the store, and he brandished a weapon and placed a sock with duct tape over the locking mechanism of the front door and stated, "Everyone put your hands up". A ...
- October 22, 2025
Elyria, Ohio- On October 14, 2025, a jeweler was the victim of an Armed Robbery. According to Management, a single male suspect entered the store, and he brandished a weapon and placed a sock wit ...
Vail, CO- The Vail Police Department has issued a public statement regarding the theft of a gold necklace valued at $27,000.
According to a social media post on the matter, the theft took place around 4:52 p.m. on October 18, with the pricy piece of jewelry stolen from Karats Vail at 122 E. ...
- October 22, 2025
Vail, CO- The Vail Police Department has issued a public statement regarding the theft of a gold necklace valued at $27,000.
According to a social media post on the matter, the theft took plac ...
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 unrespo ...
- October 16, 2025
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 ...
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 ...
- October 16, 2025
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 emp ...
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Colonial Heights, VA- GRAB and RUN
Colonial Heights, VA- On October 15, 2025, a Jeweler store
Phoenix, AZ- Distraction Theft
Phoenix, AZ- On October 16, 2025, it was reported that
Littleton, CO- Merchandise Switch theft.
Littleton, CO- On October 18, 2025, a jewelry store was
PALMDALE, CA- GRAB AND RUN THEFT
PALMDALE, CA- On October 16, 2025, at the Antelope Valley
Daily Updates
Arrests
Recent arrests tied to jewelry crimes across the U.S. and beyond.
UPDATE: Paris, France- Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Paris, France - Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime…
PRESS RELEASE- Lehigh Acres, FL- Jewel Thief Sentenced to Life in Prison.
Lehigh Acres, FL- This morning, jewel thief Juan Antonio Manresa Leyva, 55, was adjudicated guilty…
GREENVILLE, N.C.- Suspect falls through ceiling in failed North Carolina jewelry store heist.
GREENVILLE, N.C. - A pair of suspects from Belgium and Romania are in custody after…
New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
New York, NY- Five people were arrested Tuesday in connection with a sprawling cross-country drug…
2 suspects killed in ‘gun battle’ with Oakland pawn shop owner after attempted robbery
OAKLAND, CA. -- Two people were shot dead and four were injured during a robbery…
Bronx, NY- Attempted armed robbery at jewelry store ends in Fordham section of the Bronx arrests.
Bronx, NY- A bold attempted robbery at a jewelry store in one of the Bronx’s…
Cache County, UT- Woman suspected of stealing $5,000 in jewelry from Logan store extradited to face charges.
Cache County, UT- A woman wanted since 2022 for allegedly stealing over $5,000 in jewelry…
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla- Martin County deputies arrest Romanian ‘traveling criminal’ found with $400K of stolen jewelry
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla.  A Romanian man was arrested in Martin County after being caught…
Chattanooga, TN- Man pleads guilty to Chattanooga jewelry store robbery with 57-month prison sentence deal.
Chattanooga, TN- A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in Chattanooga's federal court to a 2021 jewelry…
Decatur, GA – Trinity man charged for stealing $114k from Decatur jewelry store he worked at for decades
Decatur, GA- A former jeweler who had worked at Jimmy Smith Jewelers for three decades…
International
UPDATE: Paris, France- Five more arrested in Louvre heist investigation as stolen crown jewels worth $102M still missing
Paris, France - Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime
Pairs, France- Suspects arrested over brazen jewel theft from Paris, Louvre museum.
Police have arrested suspects in connection with the theft of France crown jewels from the
St. Maarten- Brazen Daylight Robbery and Jet-Ski Escape fuel fears amidst St Maarten Crime Wave.
St. Maarten- A dramatic daylight robbery at Value Jewelers located on Front Street on Tuesday
Laverne, CA- Suspected burglary crew arrested during attempted rooftop break-in at local jewelry store
La Verne, CA - Seven men were arrested Sunday night after police investigators and multiple
BRAZIL- Thief gets MMA-style beatdown after robbing jewelry store.
Caraguatatuba, Brazil- A self-styled crime fighter thwarted a jewelry store thief in Brazil with moves
MEXICO- Cancun, QR police searching for group in broad daylight jewelry heist
Cancun, Q.R.  Police in Cancun are on the search for a group of men
Paris, France- $312,000 jewelry stolen from a department store in Paris
Mauboussin jewelry store gets robbed A few days before Christmas Eve, the famous Mauboussin jewelry
United Kingdom, England – A pair of Romanian Nationals arrested and sentenced to prison for thefts from Jewelry stores.
United Kingdon, England - A pair of brazen thieves were caught on CCTV stealing £15,000
United Kingdom- Axe-Wielding Thieves Steal $1M of King Charles’s Family Heirlooms in “Violent Robbery.”
When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of
Frankfurt, Germany- Gang arrested after million-euro jewelry heist at Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt, Germany- November 13, 2024, Police in Germany have arrested four suspects who allegedly participated
Rewards
Active rewards for information leading to arrests and recovery.
$80K Worth Of Jewelry Stolen From Langley Park Shop, Suspect Sought: PGPD
LANGLEY PARK, MD - April 19, 2024 - Detectives continue to search for an armed
Grab and run thief wanted for at least 11 thefts; JSA Offers reward
Longview, TX – August 20, 2022 – This subject is highly mobile and he is wanted for grab and run thefts in several jurisdictions.
JSA Offers $5,000 reward following homicide
Queens, NY – On April 17, 2022, Arasb Shoughi, 60, a pawnshop owner, died as a result of injuries he sustained during a violent robbery on March 28, 2022. Click within to learn more.
$50,000 reward offered for arrest and conviction in $1 million Halloween robbery
Maui, HI – On October 31, 2019, at approximately 12:15 p.m. a 6’2″ armed subject entered a jewelry store and brandished a gun. He then pointed to three high-value pieces while holding the sales associate at gunpoint.
JSA Offers up to $10,000 Reward for Information on Home Invasion Robbery and Burglary
Atlanta, GA – March 5, 2019 – On February 16, 2019, masked armed robbers forced their way into the home of a jewelry store manager, tied up the manager and his wife, and threatened to kill them
Video: Jeweler Murdered in Violent Robbery
Highland, CA – On January 10, 2018, at approximately 12:58 p.m., two subjects immediately threw a molotov cocktail at a jewelry store’s counter and then opened fire killing 32-year-old employee, Jason Cullen.
Video: Jeweler Murdered in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ – On October 21, 2017, a suspect shot and killed a jeweler during a robbery.
JSA Offers $10,000 Reward for Violent Gunpoint Robbery Suspects
New York, NY – On April 19, 2017, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a violent team of robbers.
JSA Offers Reward in Smash and Grab Robbery
Hinsdale, IL – On March 24, 2017 the Jewelers Security Alliance (JSA) offered a $3,000 reward for information on a gunpoint robbery of a jewelry store.
JSA Offers Reward In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Milwaukee Jeweler
Milwaukee, WI – October 31, 2016
The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the male suspect pictured below in connection with the fatal shooting of a retail jeweler.
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