December 31, 2025
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN- Houston, TX
- Denver, Colorado- FBI arrests man in robbery of Centennial jewelry store and Grand Junction bank.
- Cobb County, GA- 3 Accused of Robbing Cumberland Mall Jewelry Kiosk.
- Jewelers Warned of Wave of “Ocean’s Eleven†Burglaries
- Ft. Worth, TX- Police are searching for suspects in Smash and Grab robbery of Jewelry Store.
- GRAB AND RUN – LITTLE ROCK, AR
- GRAB AND RUN – GREENDALE, WI
- Los Banos, CA- Four arrested in connection with armed robbery
- Man sentenced to 23 years in prison for robbery of Costa Mesa jeweler
- Brazen Jewelry Store Heist in Walnut Creek Leaves Employee Injured, Suspects at Large.
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GRAB AND RUN – COLUMBIA, SC
On 9/4/23, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
GRAB AND RUN – TUCSON, AZ
On 08/31/23, at 4:40 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store.�
16 suspects charged after committing 9 jewelry store robberies in 4 states
Washington, D.C. - On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of
GRAB AND RUN – EFFINGHAM, IL
On 8/26/23, a grab-and-run theft occurred at a jewelry store. A male subject under the
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SMASH & GRAB
On 8/26/23, at approximately 3:05 p.m., 25-year-old Joshua Wilson, of Hempstead, NY entered a jewelry
SNEAK THEFT – TOMS RIVER, NJ
On 8/12/23 at 4:00 p.m., a male guest entered a jewelry store and was greeted
California Sees Spike in Smash-and-Grab Thefts
New York, NY - On August 8, 2023, John Kennedy, President of the Jewelers' Security
SMASH & GRAB ROBBERS THWARTED – GASTONIA, NC
On 8/23/23, three masked subjects wearing hoodies entered a jewelry store. They were holding bags
Jewelry store and bank robbery suspect charged after committing armed robberies
Waco, TX - On August 17, 2023, the Waco, TX Police Department announced that John
3 subjects wanted for violent smash and grab robbery
Corona, CA - On August 20, 2023, four subjects entered a jewelry store and proceeded
SMASH AND GRAB – PHILADELPHIA, PA
On August 19th, 2023, shortly after 7:00 p.m., four male subjects entered a jewelry store
GRAB AND RUN – HOLYOKE, MA
On 8/18/23, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a female subject asked to see a pair of
GROUP WANTED FOR ROBBERY – CONCORD, NC
On 8/16/23, at approximately 6:30 p.m., four subjects wearing masks and hoodies used a hammer
SHOTS FIRED DURING ROBBERY – PALM SPRINGS, CA
On 8/15/23, at around 3:05 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store with hammers.
SMASH & GRAB – MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.
On 8/15/23, at approximately 2:20 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store with firearms and
Subjects wanted for brazen gunpoint smash and grab
Tampa, FL - On July 28, 2023, the featured female subject entered a jewelry and
SMASH AND GRAB – DOWNEY, CA
On 8/8/23, at approximately 7:53 p.m, a jewelry store experienced a smash and grab robbery.�
GRAB AND RUN – FORESTVILLE, MD
On 07/28/23, a Black male subject approached a jewelry kiosk inside of a mall and
SMASH AND GRAB – IRVING, TX
On 8/1/23, in the afternoon, three male subjects were described as committing a smash and
GRAB AND RUN – GLENDALE, WI
On 7/29/23, at approximately 456 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
San Carlos, CA- : 18-year-old arrested in $56,000 jewelry store robbery.
San Carlos, California – An 18-year-old suspected of stealing $56,000 in jewelry from a San Carlos store in September 2024, along with two other people, was arrested this week. The San Mateo County Sheriff’s office arrested the Oakland resident on Tuesday, according to a Friday news release. He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility [Read More]
Harris County, TX- 4 ARRESTED in connection with a string of smash-and-grab robberies at several NW Harris County jewelry stores
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas  Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of smash-and-grab robberies, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The robberies occurred in November and December 2024 at several jewelry stores in northwest Harris County. Gonzalez said thousands of dollars worth of jewelry were stolen during these robberies. The suspects [Read More]
Puyallup, WA- Jewelry kiosk inside Puyallup mall burglarized
PUYALLUP, Wash.  A jewelry kiosk inside a Puyallup mall was burglarized. Puyallup police told KIRO 7 News that multiple suspects shot out an entrance of the South Hill Mall Monday around 6:30 a.m. Joe Bell, a spokesperson for the mall, said the two suspects entered near the movie theater and targeted Banter by the [Read More]
Newark, NJ- ARRESTED- Crew broke into N.J. store through ceiling. Member caught with $10K watch arrested, cops say.
Newark, NJ- A member of a South American theft group was charged with federal crimes after he was caught with a wristwatch that he allegedly stole from an Essex County mall last year, investigators announced Tuesday. Gustavo Ignacio Salas Ortega, 33, of Chile, and the group scouted the unidentified jewelry store that was located at [Read More]
Greece, NY- Three people arrested following smash-and-grab robbery at Greece Ridge mall jewelry store
Greece, N.Y.  Three people face charges in connection with a jewelry store robbery at The Mall at Greece Ridge last month. Police said eight suspects entered the mall wearing masks and gloves Jan. 6, with six of them going to Dubai Jewelry while the other two stayed by the vestibule. The suspects reportedly jumped [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN- TEMPE, AZ
Tempe, AZ- On February 04, 2025, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at THE Arizona Mills mall in Tempe, Arizona. A male subject entered the store where he was provided customer service by an employee. The male was looking at gold display showcases, where he asked and selected to look at [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN- Houston, TX
- Denver, Colorado- FBI arrests man in robbery of Centennial jewelry store and Grand Junction bank.
- Cobb County, GA- 3 Accused of Robbing Cumberland Mall Jewelry Kiosk.
- Jewelers Warned of Wave of “Ocean’s Eleven†Burglaries
- Ft. Worth, TX- Police are searching for suspects in Smash and Grab robbery of Jewelry Store.
- GRAB AND RUN – LITTLE ROCK, AR
- GRAB AND RUN – GREENDALE, WI
- Los Banos, CA- Four arrested in connection with armed robbery
- Man sentenced to 23 years in prison for robbery of Costa Mesa jeweler
- Brazen Jewelry Store Heist in Walnut Creek Leaves Employee Injured, Suspects at Large.
San Carlos, California - An 18-year-old suspected of stealing $56,000 in jewelry from a San Carlos store in September 2024, along with two other people, was arrested this week.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s office arrested the Oakland resident on Tuesday, according to a Friday news relea ...
- February 16, 2025
San Carlos, California - An 18-year-old suspected of stealing $56,000 in jewelry from a San Carlos store in September 2024, along with two other people, was arrested this week.
The San Mateo Count ...
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas  Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of smash-and-grab robberies, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The robberies occurred in November and December 2024 at several jewelry stores in northwest Harris County. Gonzalez said thousan ...
- February 16, 2025
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas  Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of smash-and-grab robberies, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The robberies occurred in No ...
PUYALLUP, Wash.  A jewelry kiosk inside a Puyallup mall was burglarized. Puyallup police told KIRO 7 News that multiple suspects shot out an entrance of the South Hill Mall Monday around 6:30 a.m.
Joe Bell, a spokesperson for the mall, said the two suspects entered near the movie th ...
- February 16, 2025
PUYALLUP, Wash.  A jewelry kiosk inside a Puyallup mall was burglarized. Puyallup police told KIRO 7 News that multiple suspects shot out an entrance of the South Hill Mall Monday around ...
Newark, NJ- A member of a South American theft group was charged with federal crimes after he was caught with a wristwatch that he allegedly stole from an Essex County mall last year, investigators announced Tuesday.
Gustavo Ignacio Salas Ortega, 33, of Chile, and the group scouted the unidentif ...
- February 4, 2025
Newark, NJ- A member of a South American theft group was charged with federal crimes after he was caught with a wristwatch that he allegedly stole from an Essex County mall last year, investigators a ...
Greece, N.Y.  Three people face charges in connection with a jewelry store robbery at The Mall at Greece Ridge last month.
Police said eight suspects entered the mall wearing masks and gloves Jan. 6, with six of them going to Dubai Jewelry while the other two stayed by the vestibule. ...
- February 5, 2025
Greece, N.Y.  Three people face charges in connection with a jewelry store robbery at The Mall at Greece Ridge last month.
Police said eight suspects entered the mall wearing masks and ...
Tempe, AZ- On February 04, 2025, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at THE Arizona Mills mall in Tempe, Arizona. A male subject entered the store where he was provided customer service by an employee. The male was looking at gold display showcases, where he asked and selected ...
- February 5, 2025
Tempe, AZ- On February 04, 2025, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at THE Arizona Mills mall in Tempe, Arizona. A male subject entered the store where he was provided customer ...
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NASHVILLE, TN – Gun pulled on employees who stop $9K theft at Nashville jewelry store
Nashville, TN -  A Nashville jewelry store staff stopped
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA- ATTEMPTED BURGLARY OF JEWELRY STORE.
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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
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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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