JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) — Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Queens.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at the store on 34th Ave. and 74th Street in Jackson Heights.
Three men in black hoods were seen taking hammers to the front display windows and then grabbing everything inside without setting foot into the store itself. The owner says he watched it all unfold before his eyes.
“We are inside and they are outside. They break from outside. I just opened the door and after they run,” he said. The owner says this is the first robbery he has had since the place opened 20 years ago. There is no word on the value of the jewelry taken.
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If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of the night come to mind. But a recent regal heist sent shockwaves through the heritage world thanks to its brazen nature. Four axe-wielding burglars stormed into a Parisian museum and stole some of King Charles‘s heirlooms in broad daylightâ€â€and they made off with roughly $1 million in priceless antiques.
To view and read the article provided by Marie Claire, click HERE.
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Coos Bay man has been indicted on charges related to the burglary of a jewelry store that happened last month, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.
CBPD officials said that, at 7:20 a.m. on November 15, 911 dispatchers received a report of a broken window at Harry Ritchie’s Jewelry on North Bayshore Drive in Coos Bay. The caller told dispatchers that he’d also found a broken watch case nearby, according to Coos Bay police officials. Authorities said that responding police officials arrived and found several pieces of missing jewelry and watches valued at more than $10,000 in total value, at a location north of the store. Police named a potential suspect, identified as Kermit Gaston, through security camera footage from area businesses and multiple interviews following the recovery of additional pieces of stolen jewelry, police officials said.
Coos Bay police said they arrested Gaston on November 21 on an unrelated charge of felon in possession of a firearm. At the time, Gaston was wearing what appeared to be the same boots as the suspect captured on security cameras, police said. Authorities said police obtained a search warrant for Gaston’s vehicle which led to the seizure of additional evidence, burglary tools, and fentanyl.
Gaston is currently in custody at the Coos County Jail where he faces charges that include first-degree burglary, first-degree aggravated theft, first-degree criminal mischief, felon in possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, according to police officials and jail records. Gason was indicted on the burglary charges by a Coos County Grand Jury on November 26, according to court records.
Charleston, SC– December 03, 2024, WCSC 5 News is reporting an armed robbery at a Jewelry store located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, SC. To view the video news article, click here.
If you have any information regarding this robbery, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328. As information becomes available, article will be updated.
Woodburn, Oregon: On December 02, 2024, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at a Jewelry Store. Kay Outlet. A male suspect entered the store and was greeted by an employee. The male mentioned to the team member that he and his girlfriend were in the day before looking at gold chains and he wanted to take pictures of the ones he liked. The male suspect selected a good chain and the employee placed the gold chain on a pad. The male suspect took a picture of the gold chain, grabbed the gold chain, ran and exited the store. Mall security and the Woodburn Police Department were notified and responded. No injuries reported.
Suspect(s) Description: Male, Caucasian or Hispanic, 5’8, 50-60 years old, black hat, black face mask, black Champion hoodie, grey sweatpants, black and white shoes
If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
On December 02, 2024, at the Sunrise mall located in Citrus Heights, CA, the suspect, who had visited the store earlier in the day had indicated he liked a particular diamond ring and stated he’d be back to look at it. Upon the Suspect’s return he asked to view the diamond ring where once it was in his possession he ran off. Citrus Heights Police Department was notified, and an investigation initiated. No reports of injuries.
Suspect(s) Description: Caucasian male, 23-30 yrs. old, 5’9â€Â, thin build, shoulder length curly dirty brown hair. Wearing grey toned hoodie, black sweatpants, small black backpack with colorful graffiti or stockers on it, fluffy brown slides, and wearing a baklava pulled down.
If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
San Diego, CA- On November 21, 2024, a male customer entered a jewelry store and began browsing through the selection of jewelry and watches. The suspect selected two items for potential purchase: a high value 18K yellow gold watch and a men’s 14K yellow gold nugget-style ring with diamonds. The suspect agreed to a purchase the items with a cash deposit of $500.00 and a wire transfer for the remainder. The items were placed in separate boxes, and the customer indicated that he would wire the remaining balance of the purchase price to the business account. While the employee was in the process of preparing the bank wire instructions for him, the customer began to handle the watch box and covered his hand with the polishing cloth from the watch box, discreetly removed the watch, and closed the box. He then requested that both the watch and the ring be stored inside our safe for safekeeping until the payment was received. It was discovered at a later date after the wire transfer did not arrive and that the watch was missing.
If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
Noblesville, Indiana– On December 02, 2024, at the Hamilton Town Center, located in Noblesville, Indiana, a lone suspect entered the site looking for a women’s tennis bracelet. The suspect was in the store for approximately 1 1/2 hours. The suspect couldn’t make up his mind between the gold and silver bracelets. The employee placed both bracelets down on the pad for comparison. The suspect grabbed both bracelets and fled the location with both items. The authorities arrived and initiated their investigation which is on-going.
Suspect(s) Description: Black Male; Late 30’s; Medium Build; 5’11†190lb. Attire: Gray Beanie, White Track Suit Top, and Blue Jeans.
If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
Phoenix, AZ– On December 01, 2024, at the Desert Sky Mall, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at Jewelry store location. A male suspect assisted by an employee who had asked to look at a gold chain. The male placed the gold chain on then fled the store and exited the mall. This male suspect is also suspected to have been involved in a grab and run incident earlier this day at another location. Phoenix Police were notified, and reports were filed.
Suspect(s) Description: Male, Hispanic or black, 18-20 yrs. old, 6’0, 160lbs, glasses, with distinctive long black curly hair (covers his face), red jacket, black shirt, black ripped pants, black shoes
If you have any information regarding this subject, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
