December 31, 2025
Live Headlines
- Up to 15 subjects ransack store in brazen daytime robbery.
- Subject steals ring worth over $5K from jewelry store in broad daylight.
- SEAK THEFT – FREEHOLD, NJ
- GRAB AND RUN – AUBURN, WA
- Arrests made in SoCal jewelry theft ring that cost businesses $1.5 million.
- GRAB AND RUN – MELBOURNE, FL
- Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifting Subject in Jewelry Store Theft
- Burglars break into Connecticut jewelry store with garbage can and sledgehammer
- Roof penetrating thieves clean out vacationing California family’s jewelry store: ‘It’s a nightmare’
- Subjects wanted in burglary at luxury boutique in South Jersey
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GRAB AND RUN – HENDERSON, NV
On 10/05/22, a grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store.� A male
Subjects commit safe attack burglary
Tolland, CT – Overnight between September 27th and September 28th, 2022, subject(s) broke through a business that is adjacent to a jewelry store. The subjects proceeded to cut through the common wall that the jewelry store and the neighboring business shared. Click within to view a news clip to learn more.
SUBJECTS WANTED FOR SMASH & GRAB ROBBERY – VERNON HILLS, IL
On 10/3/22, in the morning, two subjects committed a smash and grab robbery at a
DISTRACTION THEFT – MYRTLE BEACH, SC
On 10/1/22, at approximately 4:25 p.m., a jewelry kiosk was the� victim of a distraction
GRAB AND RUN – THE WOODLANDS, TX
On 9/29/2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
Suspect arrested after bludgeoning jeweler with gun and hammer
He committed a robbery that left a jeweler in the intensive care unit.
SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR SMASH & GRAB – BEVERLY HILLS, CA
On 9/21/22, the Beverly Hills Police Department announced that three suspects were arrested for committing
SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERS WANTED – FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
Law enforcement in Fairfax County Virginia are currently investigating three jewelry store robberies that occurred
3 SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOLLOWING BURGLARIES – HOUSTON, TX
Three suspects are in custody after Harris County Precinct 8 deputies responded to a report
GRAB AND RUN – MEBANE, NC
On 9/16/22, at approximately 3:41 p.m., a subject went into a jewelry store and said
Masked subjects wanted for smash and grab
Brea, CA – On September 15, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., four masked subjects entered a jewelry store armed with hammers. Click within to learn more.
Subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab
McLean, VA – On September 8, 2022, at approximately 2:46 p.m., the Fairfax County Police Department received a call regarding a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store in a mall.
SNEAK THEFT – YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
On 9/12/22,� at approximately 12:00 pm, a jewelry store reported a sneak theft after a
GRAB AND RUN – HAMMOND, LA
On 9/8/22,� at approximately 1:14 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL
On 9/4/22, a team member noticed that one side of the gold tower spinner was
Suspect shot after stabbing employee
This suspect was arrested after stabbing an employee after he attempted to commit a smash and grab robbery.
5 Subjects wanted for smash and grab
Moreno Valley, CA – On August 30, 2022, at 1:31p.m., five subjects were involved in a smash and grab robbery. Click within to learn more.
GRAB AND RUN – MEBANE, NC
On 8/29/22, at 12:47 p.m. a subject entered a jewelry store and told a team
DISTRACTION THEFT – ROCHESTER, NY
On 8/25/22, at approximately 1:00 p.m. management of a jewelry kiosk inside a mall noticed
Bergen County, NJ- Failed Jewelry Store Burglars Lead Northvale Foot Pursuit, Police Say.
Bergen County, NJ – Two Ohio men were ARRESTED late Tuesday night, Dec. 10, after they tried to rob a local jewelry store in Bergen County and then led police on a brief foot pursuit, authorities said. At approximately 11:37 p.m., Northvale police officers responded to a reported burglary alarm at 269 Livingston St., where [Read More]
Queens, NY- robbers steal $500K in jewelry but get caught by tracking device.
Queens, NY- Three thieves attacked a man in a strong-arm robbery that netted $500,000 in jewelry, only for an Apple AirTag to lead police to two suspects in Queens, cops said on Friday. The 50-year-old victim had parked his car outside Rosa’s Pizza, on 21st St. near 31st Ave. in Astoria, when the trio attacked [Read More]
Three suspects sentenced to prison following arrests for string of burglaries
Muskingum County, Ohio – On December 10, 2024, the Muskingum County Prosecutor’s Office issued a press release announcing that three suspects have been sentenced for their role in a series of burglaries at jewelry stores. The press release is below. Click here to read additional information about the suspects’ arrest. The three suspects are pictured [Read More]
Criminals Targeting Gold Jewelry More as Value Soars, JSA Says
By Rob Bates | December 13, 2024 As the price of gold has soared past $2,500 an ounce (and continues to hover around $2,700), criminals are increasingly targeting stores that sell gold jewelry, says Scott Guginsky, executive vice president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA). “Gold is the most desirable thing to steal right now,†[Read More]
5 Masked Subjects Commit Smash and Grab in Mall
Temple, TX – On December 12, 2024, at 7:54 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a smash & grab robbery. Upon entry into the store, five subjects proceeded towards the back of the store where one of the subjects used a large rock to smash the clearance bridal case. After grabbing multiple bridal rings, all subjects [Read More]
SMASH AND GRAB – BIRCH RUN, MI
On 12/12/2024, at 6:34 p.m., four subjects ran into a jewelry store armed with pepper spray and a hammer. The subjects smashed four showcases, gained entry into two, and removed diamond clearance and preowned product. The pepper spray was set off inside the store. The subjects were in and out of the location in under [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Up to 15 subjects ransack store in brazen daytime robbery.
- Subject steals ring worth over $5K from jewelry store in broad daylight.
- SEAK THEFT – FREEHOLD, NJ
- GRAB AND RUN – AUBURN, WA
- Arrests made in SoCal jewelry theft ring that cost businesses $1.5 million.
- GRAB AND RUN – MELBOURNE, FL
- Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifting Subject in Jewelry Store Theft
- Burglars break into Connecticut jewelry store with garbage can and sledgehammer
- Roof penetrating thieves clean out vacationing California family’s jewelry store: ‘It’s a nightmare’
- Subjects wanted in burglary at luxury boutique in South Jersey
Bergen County, NJ - Two Ohio men were ARRESTED late Tuesday night, Dec. 10, after they tried to rob a local jewelry store in Bergen County and then led police on a brief foot pursuit, authorities said. At approximately 11:37 p.m., Northvale police officers responded to a reported burglary alar ...
- December 16, 2024
Bergen County, NJ - Two Ohio men were ARRESTED late Tuesday night, Dec. 10, after they tried to rob a local jewelry store in Bergen County and then led police on a brief foot pursuit, authorities ...
Queens, NY- Three thieves attacked a man in a strong-arm robbery that netted $500,000 in jewelry, only for an Apple AirTag to lead police to two suspects in Queens, cops said on Friday.
The 50-year-old victim had parked his car outside Rosa’s Pizza, on 21st St. near 31st Ave. in Astor ...
- December 16, 2024
Queens, NY- Three thieves attacked a man in a strong-arm robbery that netted $500,000 in jewelry, only for an Apple AirTag to lead police to two suspects in Queens, cops said on Friday.
The 50 ...
Muskingum County, Ohio - On December 10, 2024, the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release announcing that three suspects have been sentenced for their role in a series of burglaries at jewelry stores. The press release is below. Click here to read additional information abo ...
- December 11, 2024
Muskingum County, Ohio - On December 10, 2024, the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release announcing that three suspects have been sentenced for their role in a series of bur ...
By Rob Bates | December 13, 2024
As the price of gold has soared past $2,500 an ounce (and continues to hover around $2,700), criminals are increasingly targeting stores that sell gold jewelry, says Scott Guginsky, executive vice president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA).
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- December 13, 2024
By Rob Bates | December 13, 2024
As the price of gold has soared past $2,500 an ounce (and continues to hover around $2,700), criminals are increasingly targeting stores that sell gold jewelry, sa ...
Temple, TX - On December 12, 2024, at 7:54 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a smash & grab robbery. Upon entry into the store, five subjects proceeded towards the back of the store where one of the subjects used a large rock to smash the clearance bridal case.
After grabbing multiple brida ...
- December 13, 2024
Temple, TX - On December 12, 2024, at 7:54 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a smash & grab robbery. Upon entry into the store, five subjects proceeded towards the back of the store where one of ...
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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
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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.”
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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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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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