December 31, 2025
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- Nassau County Police arrest 2 men in $275K watch theft.
- GRAB AND RUN – BEAVERCREEK, OH
- Subject sought in armed robbery of jewelry store
- Jewelry Store Employee Shot to Death at Daytona Beach Jewelry Store, Suspect in Custody, police say
- Significant value of jewelry stolen in burglary
- Daytona Beach, Florida- Subjects sought in Grab and Run Theft from Tanger Outlets.
- Man wanted after two high-end watches stolen from jewelry store
- Final suspect pleads guilty in Palm Desert jewelry store robbery
- Man who robbed stores in Bellmead, Waco sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- A Long Island man faces life in prison for gunpoint robbery of jewelry store, according to Federal Authorities
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ROBBERS SHOOT AT WITNESS – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
On 1/27/23, at approximately 11:50 a.m., a robbery took place at a local jewelry store.
3 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab robbery
Falls Church, VA – On January 27, 2023, shortly before 1:00 p.m., three subjects walked into a jewelry store. One of the subjects pointed a handgun at an employee.
3 suspects arrested after smash and grab
Fontana, CA – On January 26, 2023, three subjects smashed their way through several showcases and stole over $40,000 worth of jewelry.
BURGLARY – SAN ANTONIO, TX
On 1/28/23, at 1:32 a.m., a subject arrived at a retail jewelry store in a
ARMED ROBBERY – STAMFORD, CT
On 1/24/23, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a lone male subject approached a jewelry kiosk inside
6 of the biggest jewelry international jewel heists
New York, NY – On January 25, 2023, Jennie Cohen and Lesley Kennedy from the History Channel, published an article on the 6 biggest international jewelry heists. Click within to read their work.
Organizer of armed robbery sentenced to 96 months in prison
San Diego, CA – On January 23, 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California issued a press release announcing that the suspect who had organized a gunpoint smash and grab robbery was sentenced to 96 months in prison.
DISTRACTION THEFT – ESTERO, FL
After conducting case counts on 1/23/23, team members realized they were missing three gold chains.
3 MINUTE BURGLARY – AUSTIN, TX
On 1/22/2023, at approximately 3:03 a.m., a male subject parked a dark truck in front
2 Subjects use small child to commit distraction theft
Gujarat, India – On January 15, 2023, two female subjects purchased gold ornaments before committing a distraction theft to gain the jeweler’s trust.
GRAB AND RUN – JACKSONVILLE, FL
On 01/20/2023, at approximately 6:00 pm a retail jewelry store reported a grab and run
GRAB AND RUN – BRANDON, FL
On 1/19/23, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and asked
GRAB AND RUN – DURHAM, NC
On 1/18/23, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a male subject was looking at a watch for
GRAB AND RUN – WATERBURY, NY
On 1/13/23, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a lone male subject approached a retail jewelry store's
Subjects wanted following multimillion-dollar jewelry store burglary
Mesquite, TX – On the morning of January 14, 2023, an employee arrived at a jewelry store where they work, and they discovered there was a burglary.
Multiple subjects wanted for gunpoint robbery
Passaic, NJ – On January 6, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., four men and one woman were involved in a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store. Click within to view footage of the crime.
SMASH AND GRAB – MEMPHIS, TN
On 01/10/23, three subjects entered a jewelry store in a mall and proceeded to smash
GOLD CHAIN SWITCH – GLENDALE, AZ
On 1/8/23, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a gold chain switch occurred at a retail jewelry
Subjects stole up to $2 million worth of jewelry in smash & grab
Brooklyn, NY – On January 8, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., three subjects entered a high-end jewelry store and proceeded to use a hammer to smash through display cases.
GRAB AND RUN – BLUFFTON, SC
On 1/5/23, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
LITTLE ROCK, AR- GRAB AND RUN.
Little Rock, AR- On December 20, 2024, a grab and run theft incident was reported by a lone male entered who the store under the pretense of shopping for a gift. He immediately approached the showcase that was closest to the front door. Once assisted, he asked to see a pair of 1ct diamond earrings. [Read More]
ARLINGTON, TX- SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERY
Arlington, TX- On December 20, 2024 at the Village by the Park mall, a jewelery store reported a smash and Grab robbery involving four male suspects at closing time on Dec 19th.Four males ran into the store all covered in dark clothing with the exception of one wearing a green jacket. Upon entry the suspects [Read More]
ST GEORGE, UTAH- BURGLARY of JEWELRY STORE.
St. George, Utah- On December 23, 2024, at the Red Cliffs Mall- it was reported that a burglary incident occurred at a Jewelry store in St. George, Utah. Two male suspects gained entry into the mall by removing the lock and push bar of the entry door of the mall by using a metal grinder. [Read More]
ALTOONA, IA- GRAB AND RUN
Altoona, IA- On December 23, 2024, A Jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location under the pretense of shopping for a gift. The suspect claimed he was interested in buying a gold chain and charm. Once assisted, he picked out a Cuban link gold chain [Read More]
North Attleboro, MA – GRAB AND RUN (REPEAT OFFENDER)
North Attleboro, MA- On 12/19/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store. The suspect alleged he was looking to purchase a gold chain. After discussing several options, the suspect requested to look at the Cuban Curb necklace described above. The employee advised the suspect only one item can be presented. The suspect secured the necklace [Read More]
SILVERDALE, WA- GRAB AND RUN
Silverdale, WA- On December 21, 2024, at the Kitsap Mall, a grab and run occurred when a lone male approached the store and asked to see a variety of items. He indicated he was shopping for his girlfriend and was looking for a set of gold items. The suspect was allowed to try on a [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Nassau County Police arrest 2 men in $275K watch theft.
- GRAB AND RUN – BEAVERCREEK, OH
- Subject sought in armed robbery of jewelry store
- Jewelry Store Employee Shot to Death at Daytona Beach Jewelry Store, Suspect in Custody, police say
- Significant value of jewelry stolen in burglary
- Daytona Beach, Florida- Subjects sought in Grab and Run Theft from Tanger Outlets.
- Man wanted after two high-end watches stolen from jewelry store
- Final suspect pleads guilty in Palm Desert jewelry store robbery
- Man who robbed stores in Bellmead, Waco sentenced to 10 years in prison.
- A Long Island man faces life in prison for gunpoint robbery of jewelry store, according to Federal Authorities
Little Rock, AR- On December 20, 2024, a grab and run theft incident was reported by a lone male entered who the store under the pretense of shopping for a gift. He immediately approached the showcase that was closest to the front door. Once assisted, he asked to see a pair of 1ct diamond earri ...
- December 26, 2024
Little Rock, AR- On December 20, 2024, a grab and run theft incident was reported by a lone male entered who the store under the pretense of shopping for a gift. He immediately approached the sho ...
Arlington, TX- On December 20, 2024 at the Village by the Park mall, a jewelery store reported a smash and Grab robbery involving four male suspects at closing time on Dec 19th.Four males ran into the store all covered in dark clothing with the exception of one wearing a green jacket. Upon entr ...
- December 26, 2024
Arlington, TX- On December 20, 2024 at the Village by the Park mall, a jewelery store reported a smash and Grab robbery involving four male suspects at closing time on Dec 19th.Four males ran int ...
St. George, Utah- On December 23, 2024, at the Red Cliffs Mall- it was reported that a burglary incident occurred at a Jewelry store in St. George, Utah. Two male suspects gained entry into the mall by removing the lock and push bar of the entry door of the mall by using a metal grinder. The tw ...
- December 26, 2024
St. George, Utah- On December 23, 2024, at the Red Cliffs Mall- it was reported that a burglary incident occurred at a Jewelry store in St. George, Utah. Two male suspects gained entry into the m ...
Altoona, IA- On December 23, 2024, A Jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location under the pretense of shopping for a gift. The suspect claimed he was interested in buying a gold chain and charm. Once assisted, he picked out a Cuban link gold chain and ...
- December 26, 2024
Altoona, IA- On December 23, 2024, A Jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location under the pretense of shopping for a gift. The suspect claimed he was i ...
North Attleboro, MA- On 12/19/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store. The suspect alleged he was looking to purchase a gold chain. After discussing several options, the suspect requested to look at the Cuban Curb necklace described above. The employee advised the suspect only one item can ...
- December 26, 2024
North Attleboro, MA- On 12/19/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store. The suspect alleged he was looking to purchase a gold chain. After discussing several options, the suspect requested to ...
Silverdale, WA- On December 21, 2024, at the Kitsap Mall, a grab and run occurred when a lone male approached the store and asked to see a variety of items. He indicated he was shopping for his girlfriend and was looking for a set of gold items. The suspect was allowed to try on a gold chain wi ...
- December 26, 2024
Silverdale, WA- On December 21, 2024, at the Kitsap Mall, a grab and run occurred when a lone male approached the store and asked to see a variety of items. He indicated he was shopping for his g ...
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PLAINFIELD, INDIANA- GRAB AND RUN
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – GRAB AND RUN
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NEWNAN, GA- GRAB AND RUN.
Newnan, GA- On March 21, 2025 at the Ashley Park
CANOGA PARK, LOS ANGELES, CA-Thieves Target Canoga Park Jewelry Loan Store in Burglary Attempt.
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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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