On 11/30/16, two male suspects inquired about high-end watches. Both suspects displayed a large amount of cash. The sales associate informed the men that they would need to fill out a special tax form due to the payment being in cash and over $10,000. The suspects stated they had a brother who had a credit card with a high credit limit and he was in the mall. The sales associate then went to the back office to get a box for the watch. When she returned she placed the watch into the box. One of the suspects asked to see the watch again. The sales associate handed him the box containing the watch. The suspect opened and shut the box and then gave it to his accomplice, who then gave it back to the associate. At that point the suspects stated they would return with their brother. They did not return and the box was found to be empty. Both suspects were described as European Males. One suspect is 5’5†tall and weighs 150 lbs. He is in his 40’s and has a medium complexion and gold caps on the bottom of his teeth. He has short dark hair and wore a black coat with a white shirt. The second suspect is 5’6†tall and weighs 190 lbs., he is in his 30’s and has dark hair. He wore a round fedora hat and had a goatee. He also wore a dark coat and dark pants. If you have any information regarding the identities of these suspects, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at (212) 687-0328.
Video of Thief Stealing 86 lb Gold Bucket worth $1.6 Million
On September 29, 2016 in New York, NY a thief stole an 86 lb. bucket of gold from the back of an armored truck.
JSA Sees Uptick in Traveling Salesperson Robberies
November 14, 2016 – For more information about robberies among traveling salespeople, read this article from JCK Magazine.
Grab and Run Suspect – Dickson, TN
On November 26, 2016, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the subject inquired about chains and then stole several items.
Off-Premises Attacks Spiked in Oct., JSA Says
New York, NY – November 14, 2016 – Read an article from the National Jeweler featuring the Jewelers’ Security Alliance’s Security Recommendations.
JSA Offers Reward in Wisconsin Jewelry Store Murder
November 4, 2016
The National Jeweler has published an article regarding a reward for a homicide of a jeweler in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Jeweler Killed, JSA Offers Reward
November 4, 2016
JCK Online featured an article about a reward offer from the Jewelers’ Security Alliance.
Distraction Theft Video
Oklahoma City, OK – On November 1 2016, a group of four men committed a distraction theft in Oklahoma City, OK.
JSA Warns of Surge in Distraction Thefts
October 21, 2016 – Distraction Theft Gangs have several unique features. Learn the tricks of their trade within.
Jewelers Falling Victim to Distraction Theft Gangs
Distraction Theft Gangs have targeted several states in 2016 and are becoming increasingly bold.












