December 31, 2025
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- Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
- Suspect sought in a Grab and Run from Jewelry Store at Cross County Center Mall
- Subject Sought in Jewelry Store Theft
- Subject sought for jewelry theft
- Stolen jewelry from Scottsdale boutique appears to be for sale online
- Montgomery County jewelry store owner shoots would-be burglar who broke in through a wall of Jewelry Store.
- Subject sought in sneak theft from jewelry store
- Search underway for four thieves accused of trying to rob Miami jewelry store
- Arrest made following smash and grab robberies
- Professional International Jewel Thief Arrested After Stealing from Multiple Jewelers
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ATTEMPTED BURGLARY – ENGLEWOOD, CO
On 8/13/22, at approximately 2:00 a.m., six male subjects exited a light-colored minivan and began
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – GRAB AND RUN
On 8/22/22, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a jewelry store reported a grab and run theft
GRAB AND RUN – LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH
On 8/22/22, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
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.
Suspect sentenced to prison for sophisticated multi-million dollar burglary
Brookfield, WI – On August 19, 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued a press release announcing that James Quinn, 55, of Youngstown, OH was sentenced to 57 months of federal imprisonment for his involvement in a burglary at a jewelry store in Brookfield, WI overnight July 11-12 2016. Click within to learn more.
GRAB AND RUN – MARLBOROUGH, MA
On 8/11/22, at approximately 12:58 p.m., a grab-and-run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store.
10 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab and use of bear spray
Bronx, NY – On August 10, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a group of 10 masked subjects used hammers to smash through a jewelry store’s display cases. They also used bear spray repellent to incapacitate employees.
Wanted for gunpoint robbery
Chalmette, LA – On August 4, 2022, at approximately 6:12 p.m., a jewelry store experienced an armed robbery. Click within to view images of the subject.
GRAB AND RUN – COLUMBUS, OH
On 8/9/22, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
GRAB AND RUN – WOOSTER, OH
On 8/7/22, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
4 subjects wanted following $2 million smash & grab robbery
Bronx, NY – On August 5, 2022, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a male subject was buzzed into a jewelry store, and then he held open the door to allow his three accomplices to gain entry. The three subjects then proceeded to smash showcases with hammers. Click within to see the crime.
GRAB AND RUN – ORANGEBURG, SC
On 8/3/22, at approximately 6:38 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
GRAB AND RUN – TAYLOR, MI
On 8/3/22, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
BURGLARY – EASTVALE, CA
On 8/3/22, at approximately 3:05 p.m., three male subjects gained entry into a jewelry store
Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
Citrus Park, FL – On August 2, 2022, shortly after 1:30 p.m., three masked subjects entered a mall through an employee entrance. Click within to learn what happened next.
Fundraiser following jewelry store worker’s shooting
Anthem, AZ – On July 30, 2022, members of the Anthem, AZ community held a fundraiser for a jewelry store worker who was shot in a violent robbery. Click within to view the news report.
GRAB AND RUN – AUSTIN, TX
On 8/1/22, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked
Police in Dubai arrest two suspects after jewelry store burglary
Dubai – On July 3, 2022 two men wore wigs and face masks to commit a burglary at a jewelry store inside of a hotel. Watch the videos within to learn how they committed the crime.
SWITCH THEFT – SUMTER, SC
On 7/30/22, at approximately� 6:45 p.m. a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
GRAB AND RUN – MONROE, NC
On 12/11/2024, at approximately 3:35 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and said that he was looking for a gift for his girlfriend. He said he was looking for a ring for her, and he said that he had her on FaceTime and she was looking at rings through he phone. It appeared that [Read More]
Westport, CT- Case closed: How cops cracked downtown smash-and-grab burglary.
WESTPORT, CT  They were the types of caught-on-camera crimes that shock and frighten, even when viewed on TV or computer screens. Fast, violent, pre-planned actions with bad intentions that, if they had escalated, could result in brutality, or even deaths. Westport experienced two such incidents over the past 15 months. A smash-and-grab burglary this [Read More]
Camarillo, CA- GRAB AND RUN.
Camarillo, CA- On December 06, 2024, A Jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. The suspect is the same person as seen in both FOLSOM, CA and SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Upon entry into the store the Suspect inquired about gold bracelets. During the presentation the employee had a bracelet and a diamond ring [Read More]
Dunwoody, GA- GRAB AND RUN.
Dunwoody, GA- On December 07, 2024, a jeweler reported a theft at the Perimeter Mall, in which a lone male entered the location and began looking at gold chains and bracelets. After looking at several, the male stated he wanted to buy the above gold chain and a bracelet. The employee took the items to [Read More]
Massapequa, NY- Masked men seen running out of Massapequa jewelry store and sped off after suspected smash and grab robbery.
There was a heavy police presence Friday evening outside a Massapequa jewelry store. The area around Forever Diamonds on Sunrise Highway was roped off as police surrounded the area. One eyewitness told News 12 that she saw three masked men running out of the store and then jumping into an awaiting car before speeding off. [Read More]
Jackson Heights, NY- Police investigating smash-and-grab robbery at jewelry store.
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) — Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Queens. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at the store on 34th Ave. and 74th Street in Jackson Heights. Three men in black hoods were seen taking hammers to the front display windows and then grabbing everything inside without [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
- Suspect sought in a Grab and Run from Jewelry Store at Cross County Center Mall
- Subject Sought in Jewelry Store Theft
- Subject sought for jewelry theft
- Stolen jewelry from Scottsdale boutique appears to be for sale online
- Montgomery County jewelry store owner shoots would-be burglar who broke in through a wall of Jewelry Store.
- Subject sought in sneak theft from jewelry store
- Search underway for four thieves accused of trying to rob Miami jewelry store
- Arrest made following smash and grab robberies
- Professional International Jewel Thief Arrested After Stealing from Multiple Jewelers
WESTPORT, CT  They were the types of caught-on-camera crimes that shock and frighten, even when viewed on TV or computer screens. Fast, violent, pre-planned actions with bad intentions that, if they had escalated, could result in brutality, or even deaths.
Westport experienced two su ...
- December 9, 2024
WESTPORT, CT  They were the types of caught-on-camera crimes that shock and frighten, even when viewed on TV or computer screens. Fast, violent, pre-planned actions with bad intentions th ...
Camarillo, CA- On December 06, 2024, A Jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. The suspect is the same person as seen in both FOLSOM, CA and SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Upon entry into the store the Suspect inquired about gold bracelets. During the presentation the employee had a brace ...
- December 9, 2024
Camarillo, CA- On December 06, 2024, A Jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident. The suspect is the same person as seen in both FOLSOM, CA and SHERMAN OAKS, CA. Upon entry into t ...
Dunwoody, GA- On December 07, 2024, a jeweler reported a theft at the Perimeter Mall, in which a lone male entered the location and began looking at gold chains and bracelets. After looking at several, the male stated he wanted to buy the above gold chain and a bracelet. The employee took the i ...
- December 9, 2024
Dunwoody, GA- On December 07, 2024, a jeweler reported a theft at the Perimeter Mall, in which a lone male entered the location and began looking at gold chains and bracelets. After looking at se ...
There was a heavy police presence Friday evening outside a Massapequa jewelry store.
The area around Forever Diamonds on Sunrise Highway was roped off as police surrounded the area.
One eyewitness told News 12 that she saw three masked men running out of the store and then jumping into an ...
- December 9, 2024
There was a heavy police presence Friday evening outside a Massapequa jewelry store.
The area around Forever Diamonds on Sunrise Highway was roped off as police surrounded the area.
One eye ...
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Queens.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at the store on 34th Ave. and 74th Street in Jackson Heights.
Three men in black hoods were seen taking hammers to the front disp ...
- December 9, 2024
JACKSON HEIGHTS, Queens (WABC) -- Police are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Queens.
It happened just before 6:30 p.m. Friday at the store on 34th Ave. and 74 ...
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Brooklyn, NY- Suspect accused of stealing $6K ring from Brooklyn jewelry store: NYPD
WILLIAMSBURG, Brooklyn – Police are searching for a suspect accused
Charlotte, NC – Three people wanted for stealing jewelry from Charlotte pawn shop
Charlotte, NC- Three people are wanted after pictures capture them
WYOMISING, PA- GRAB AND RUN.
On February 23, at the Berkshire Mall in Wyomissing, PA,
New York, NY- 2 arrested amid FBI search in Diamond District in connection to burglaries targeting pro athletes.
MIDTOWN, Manhattan - The FBI searched locations in Manhattan's Diamond
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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
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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