December 30, 2025
Live Headlines
- TULALIP, WA- GRAB AND RUN
- St. Maarten- Brazen Daylight Robbery and Jet-Ski Escape fuel fears amidst St Maarten Crime Wave.
- SAN RAMON, Calif- Armed Suspects charged in San Ramon jewelry heist could face harsher punishment for repeat offenses: DA
- BRADENTON, FL- GRAB AND RUN
- MANCHESTER, CT- VIDEO: Suspects wanted in ‘smash-and-grab’ jewelry theft at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester
- SAN MARCOS, TX- Grab and Run turns into Armed Robbery with a Firearm for Jewelry Store Employees.
- GREENVILLE, N.C.- Suspect falls through ceiling in failed North Carolina jewelry store heist.
- New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
- MALDEN, MASS- DISTRACTION THEFT
- NASHVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
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ST. LOUIS, MO- GRAB AND RUN
St. Louis, MO- On August 22, 2025, a suspect entered the store shortly after opening.
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
Oakland, CA- Jewelry store rammed with vehicle and robbed with firearms in broad daylight.
OAKLAND, Calif. - An armed robbery took place Monday afternoon at an Oakland jewelry store,
VALDOSTA, GA- GRAB AND RUN
Valdosta, GA- On August 08, 2025, a jeweler was the victim of a grab and
Seattle, WA- Jewelry store robbed in broad daylight.
Seattle, WA- Menashe & Sons Jewelers, located right in the heart of the West Seattle
HOWELL, MI- Jewelry store robbery, with possible connection to 08/05/25 theft in Landsing, MI.
Howell, MI- On August 09, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim a robbery, in
Wheat Ridge, Colorado – man found guilty of murdering jewelry store owner during robbery.
Wheat Ridge, CO- A jury in Colorado has found Charles Robinson Shay guilty of murdering
Portland, Oregon- Suspects identified, indicted and wanted by police after $3K gold coin theft.
PORTLAND OR- Two women have been identified and indicted for allegedly stealing a high-value gold
LYNNWOOD, WA- GRAB AND RUN
Lynnwood, WA- On August 6, 2025, Alderwood Mall, a jewelry store experienced a grab and
Myrtle Beach, SC – Distraction Theft.
Myrtle Beach, SC- It was reported on August 01, 2025, that a distraction theft occurred
Miami, Florida- 72-Year-Old Suspect Charged in 1992 Miami Jewelry Store Murder After Cold Case Reopened
Miami, Florida- After more than 30 years, Miami police have arrested 72-year-old Omar Roy for
Houston, TX – New surveillance video shows masked men smash jewelry cases at Houston-area H-E-B
LEAGUE CITY, Texas  League City police are investigating a robbery at the H-E-B on
Richland County, OH – Grab and Run
Richland County, OH- A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft at the Ohio
Cedar City, Utah- Jewelry store owner chases after suspected burglars; 1 arrested and charged.
CEDAR CITY, UT  One of two men believed to have stolen $70,000 worth of
ROSEVILLE, MI- GRAB AND RUN.
ROSEVILLE, MI- On July 19, 2025- a suspect entered a jewelry store and requested to
Memphis, TN- FedEx employee accused of stealing packages with jewelry, gold bars, vintage baseball cards
MEMPHIS, TN - A FedEx employee is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars
Anaheim, CA- Jewelry store owner scares off mob of thieves by firing warning shot.
Anaheim, CA- The attempted robbery happened at Al-Amira Jewelry on July 17. The owner told
NORRISTOWN, PA- ‘Smash-and-grab’ Collegeville jewelry store heist lands getaway driver in prison
NORRISTOWN, PA  A Philadelphia man is on his way to prison for being the
Sherman Oaks, CA- GRAB AND RUN.
Sherman Oaks, CA- On July 11, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab & run
Wheat Ridge, CO- Two men convicted in Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner’s death sentenced to lengthy prison terms
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.  Two men who were found guilty of killing a Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Monday. Charles Shay and Michael James McCormack robbed Peter Arguello’s store, Peter Damian Fine Jewelry & Antiques, on November 29, 2023. During the [Read More]
San Jose, CA- Update on Jewelry Store Robberies.
San Jose, CA- San Jose Police Department have announced seven arrests linked to the robbery of Jewelry store in San Jose, California. Police indicate they are suspected to have ties to other smash and grab robberies in the Bay area. Police spokesperson indicated the investigation is ongoing they are “coming for them as well”. To [Read More]
UKRAINE- Bureau of Economic Security (BES) exposes jewelry and watch smuggling via Warsaw-Kyiv train conductors.
Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine have exposed an organized group of 11 people, five of whom are employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and owners of a private company, who organized the movement of jewelry and Swiss watches across the state border of Ukraine, hiding them from customs [Read More]
WATERFORD, CT- SMASH AND GRAB
WATERFORD, CT- On 10/4/2025, at approximately 5:50 pm at the Crystal Mall, three male suspects, using hammers, smashed the gold chains / bracelets showcase of a jewelry store. Once the case was breached the suspects removed the merchandise and concealed it in trash bags. The suspects exited the mall through a corridor leading to the [Read More]
COLLIERVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
COLLIERVILLE, TN- On October 6, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. At around 2:08 PM, a lone male suspect entered the location under the premise of buying a gift for his father. The suspect approached the men’s fashion showcase and asked to see a large diamond ring. The [Read More]
BYRON CENTER, MI- GRAB AND RUN
BYRON CENTER, MI- On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The suspect asked several times to see additional items for comparison and layering. The employee would not bring out more than one piece [Read More]
Live Headlines
- TULALIP, WA- GRAB AND RUN
- St. Maarten- Brazen Daylight Robbery and Jet-Ski Escape fuel fears amidst St Maarten Crime Wave.
- SAN RAMON, Calif- Armed Suspects charged in San Ramon jewelry heist could face harsher punishment for repeat offenses: DA
- BRADENTON, FL- GRAB AND RUN
- MANCHESTER, CT- VIDEO: Suspects wanted in ‘smash-and-grab’ jewelry theft at Buckland Hills Mall in Manchester
- SAN MARCOS, TX- Grab and Run turns into Armed Robbery with a Firearm for Jewelry Store Employees.
- GREENVILLE, N.C.- Suspect falls through ceiling in failed North Carolina jewelry store heist.
- New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
- MALDEN, MASS- DISTRACTION THEFT
- NASHVILLE, TN- GRAB AND RUN
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.  Two men who were found guilty of killing a Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, the First Judicial District Attorney's Office announced Monday.
Charles Shay and Michael James McCormack robbed Peter Arguello's store, Peter Da ...
- October 14, 2025
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.  Two men who were found guilty of killing a Wheat Ridge jewelry store owner have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms, the First Judicial District Attorney's Office a ...
San Jose, CA- San Jose Police Department have announced seven arrests linked to the robbery of Jewelry store in San Jose, California. Police indicate they are suspected to have ties to other smash and grab robberies in the Bay area. Police spokesperson indicated the investigation is ongoing ...
- October 7, 2025
San Jose, CA- San Jose Police Department have announced seven arrests linked to the robbery of Jewelry store in San Jose, California. Police indicate they are suspected to have ties to other sm ...
Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine have exposed an organized group of 11 people, five of whom are employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and owners of a private company, who organized the movement of jewelry and Swiss watches across the state border o ...
- October 7, 2025
Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine have exposed an organized group of 11 people, five of whom are employees of Ukrzaliznytsia and owners of ...
WATERFORD, CT- On 10/4/2025, at approximately 5:50 pm at the Crystal Mall, three male suspects, using hammers, smashed the gold chains / bracelets showcase of a jewelry store. Once the case was breached the suspects removed the merchandise and concealed it in trash bags. The suspects exited th ...
- October 7, 2025
WATERFORD, CT- On 10/4/2025, at approximately 5:50 pm at the Crystal Mall, three male suspects, using hammers, smashed the gold chains / bracelets showcase of a jewelry store. Once the case was ...
COLLIERVILLE, TN- On October 6, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. At around 2:08 PM, a lone male suspect entered the location under the premise of buying a gift for his father. The suspect approached the men’s fashion showcase and asked to see a large diamond ...
- October 7, 2025
COLLIERVILLE, TN- On October 6, 2025, A jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. At around 2:08 PM, a lone male suspect entered the location under the premise of buying a gift for hi ...
BYRON CENTER, MI- On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The suspect asked several times to see additional items for comparison and layering. The employee would not ...
- October 7, 2025
BYRON CENTER, MI- On October 03, 2025, A jewelry store reported a grab and run theft. The suspect entered the location at 8:38 p.m. requesting to see tennis bracelets for her anniversary. The sus ...
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Elyria, Ohio- Police Search for Suspect of Armed Robbery of Jewelry Store.
Elyria, Ohio- On October 14, 2025, a jeweler was the
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
UPDATE: Baltimore, MD- Police investigating fatal shooting at jewelry shop in Canton
Baltimore, MD - police are investigating a fatal shooting at
Colonial Heights, VA- GRAB and RUN.
Colonial Heights, VA- On October 15, 2025, a 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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$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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