December 31, 2025
Live Headlines
- Willimantic, CT man arrested when positive DNA hit connects him to jewelry store burglary.
- BURGLARY – CASTLE ROCK, CO
- Four armed subjects in masks wanted for robbery
- Atlanta, GA police searching for man who stole from Greenbriar Mall jewelry store
- SMASH & GRAB – AVONDALE, AZ
- Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Smash-and-Grab Robbery at Beverly Hills Jeweler that Caused $2.6 Million in Losses
- Subjects smash their way through store during robbery
- Chicago Ridge man arrested for armed robbery at Bridgeview jewelry stores.
- GRAB AND RUN THEFT- FAIRFIEW HEIGHTS, IL
- ATTEMPTED SIDEWALL ENTRY BURGLARY – ORANGE COUNTY, NY
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Armed robbers steal high-value of jewelry from high-end store
Paris, France - On August 1, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., two males in gray
GRAB AND RUN – LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
On 7/27/23, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
Experienced jewelry switch thieves arrested and linked to other crimes
Fort Lauderdale, FL - On July 26, 2023, 48-year-old Aurel Dobos and 41-year-old Adina Buchuc
Leader of Multi-State Jewelry Theft Crew Sentenced to Over 6 Years of Federal Imprisonment
Philadelphia, PA - On July 27, 2023, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of
Subject wanted for attempted burglary
Dallas Township, PA - On July 20th 2023, the subject featured below, and his accomplice(s)
SMASH AND GRAB – YUBA CITY, CA
On 7/23/23, at 12:00 p.m., a smash and grab robbery occurred at a retail jewelry
BURGLARY SCARSDALE, NY
On 7/17/23, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a jeweler was awakened by an alarm notification from
SAN ANTONIO, TX – GRAB AND RUN
On 7/19/23, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and
DISTRACTION THEFT – TULALIP, WA
On 07/15/23, at 10:50 a.m., a male and female couple entered a jewelry store and
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – GREENSBORO, NC
On 7/17/23, a jewelry store opened at 9:30 a.m. Approximately 15 minutes later, two subjects
Masked Gunpoint Robbers Escape With Jewelry
Bridgeview, IL - On July 13, 2023, at approximately 12:15 p.m., employees working in a
SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERY – DOWNEY, CA
On 7/12/23, at approximately 4:30 p.m., at least three male subjects were observed smashing a
GRAB AND RUN – ARLINGTON, VA
On 7/10/23, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a black male entered a jewelry store and expressed
GRAB AND RUN – HIALEAH, FL
On 7/10/23, at 7:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
Four suspects arrested for burglary spree
Nassau County, NY - July 7, 2023 - The Nassau County Police Department's Major Case
ROBBER SENTENCED FOLLOWING ROBBERY HOMICIDE – BRIDGEPORT, CT
On 7/5/23, 63-year-old Paul Prosano was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his
SMASH AND GRAB – FORESTVILLE, MD
On July 5, 2023, at 08:28 p.m., two unknown males wearing all-black clothing entered a
Brazen robbers crash car into store, assault owner, and then smash display cases
La Verne, CA - On July 1st, 2023, four subjects rammed a car into a
GRAB AND RUN – WEST COVINA, CA
On 6/25/23, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a retail jewelry store experienced a grab and run.�
Suspect arrested after 15 high-end watches stolen in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico - On the evening of June 26, 2023, four male subjects used
Phoenix, AZ- ARRESTED: Two individuals stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from Valley stores, police said
PHOENIX, AZ  Two people who police said stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from multiple Valley stores in the span of three days have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department. The suspects were arrested in the parking lot of a store after stealing a $10,000 necklace, police said. A video posted [Read More]
Olympia, WA- GRAB AND RUN
Olympia, WA- On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall, a store had a top of counter spinner broken into. While the employee was on break the kiosk was unoccupied. A male suspect seeing the opportunity approach the spinner and forced open one of the doors. In the process he damaged the spinner and cut [Read More]
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill- Masked burglars commit smash-and-grab at north suburban jewelry store with customers inside.
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill.  Three masked suspects smashed the front window of a north suburban jewelry store while customers were inside Saturday and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry. According to police, officers arrived at Baladna Jewelry in Lincolnwood, located in the 4300 block of Touhy Avenue, around 4:45 p.m. for a smash-and-grab burglary. Police say, [Read More]
EL CAJON, CA- GRAB AND RUN
El Cajon, CA- On January 20, 2025, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entry into the store, the suspect inquired about Rolex watches then gold chains. While viewing a 24-inch gold rope chain, the suspect ran off with it in his possession. El Cajon Police Department was notified. Suspect(s) Description: [Read More]
Kansas City, MO- Armed robbery of North KC business leads to charges for 2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two men have been arrested and charged after the armed robbery of a North Kansas City jewelry business over the weekend. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Sunday, Dec. 12, indicate that Terrance M. Johnson Sr., 43, and Ana Loh, 21, of Kansas City, have been charged in connection [Read More]
Chesterfield, VA – Over $2,000 in jewelry stolen from Chesterfield store
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va.  Thousands of dollars in jewelry was recently stolen from a jewelry store in Chesterfield Towne Center. The Chesterfield County Police Department is trying to identify the suspect, pictured below, who reportedly stole jewelry worth over $2,000 from the Banter by Piercing Pagoda at Chesterfield Towne Center, located at 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Willimantic, CT man arrested when positive DNA hit connects him to jewelry store burglary.
- BURGLARY – CASTLE ROCK, CO
- Four armed subjects in masks wanted for robbery
- Atlanta, GA police searching for man who stole from Greenbriar Mall jewelry store
- SMASH & GRAB – AVONDALE, AZ
- Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Participating in Smash-and-Grab Robbery at Beverly Hills Jeweler that Caused $2.6 Million in Losses
- Subjects smash their way through store during robbery
- Chicago Ridge man arrested for armed robbery at Bridgeview jewelry stores.
- GRAB AND RUN THEFT- FAIRFIEW HEIGHTS, IL
- ATTEMPTED SIDEWALL ENTRY BURGLARY – ORANGE COUNTY, NY
PHOENIX, AZ  Two people who police said stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from multiple Valley stores in the span of three days have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix Police Department.
The suspects were arrested in the parking lot of a store after stealing a $10,0 ...
- January 31, 2025
PHOENIX, AZ  Two people who police said stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from multiple Valley stores in the span of three days have been arrested, according to officials with the Phoenix P ...
Olympia, WA- On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall, a store had a top of counter spinner broken into. While the employee was on break the kiosk was unoccupied. A male suspect seeing the opportunity approach the spinner and forced open one of the doors. In the process he damaged the spinner a ...
- January 29, 2025
Olympia, WA- On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall, a store had a top of counter spinner broken into. While the employee was on break the kiosk was unoccupied. A male suspect seeing the opport ...
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill.  Three masked suspects smashed the front window of a north suburban jewelry store while customers were inside Saturday and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
According to police, officers arrived at Baladna Jewelry in Lincolnwood, located in the 4300 block of T ...
- January 27, 2025
LINCOLNWOOD, Ill.  Three masked suspects smashed the front window of a north suburban jewelry store while customers were inside Saturday and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry.
Acc ...
El Cajon, CA- On January 20, 2025, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entry into the store, the suspect inquired about Rolex watches then gold chains. While viewing a 24-inch gold rope chain, the suspect ran off with it in his possession. El Cajon Police Departmen ...
- January 22, 2025
El Cajon, CA- On January 20, 2025, a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. Upon entry into the store, the suspect inquired about Rolex watches then gold chains. While viewing ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two men have been arrested and charged after the armed robbery of a North Kansas City jewelry business over the weekend.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Sunday, Dec. 12, indicate that Terrance M. Johnson Sr., 43, and Ana Loh, 21, of Kansas City, ha ...
- January 21, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two men have been arrested and charged after the armed robbery of a North Kansas City jewelry business over the weekend.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records file ...
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va.  Thousands of dollars in jewelry was recently stolen from a jewelry store in Chesterfield Towne Center.
The Chesterfield County Police Department is trying to identify the suspect, pictured below, who reportedly stole jewelry worth over $2,000 from the Bante ...
- January 21, 2025
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va.  Thousands of dollars in jewelry was recently stolen from a jewelry store in Chesterfield Towne Center.
The Chesterfield County Police Department is trying to ...
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WEST COVINA, CA- GRAB AND RUN.
West Covina, CA- On April 26, 2025, a jewelry store
THORNTON, COLORADO- GRAB AND RUN
Thornton, CO- On April 25, 2025, a jewelry reported that
Westland, MI- Westland man arrested after allegedly trying to pawn necklace he stole from jewelry store the same day.
WESTLAND, Mich. – A man is facing federal charges after
El Paso, TX- Police seek public’s help in identifying suspect in jewelry theft at mall
EL PASO, TX - A man is wanted by police
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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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$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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