December 31, 2025
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- SHOPLIFTER CHARGED WITH STEALING JEWELRY – QUEENS, NY
- Subjects use sledgehammers in jewelry store smash and grab
- NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – GRAB AND RUN
- Thieves strike again and steal nearly $2,500 in gold from Naples store
- GRAB AND RUN – POOLER, GA
- GRAB AND RUN – CONCORD, CA
- Smash and grab Robbers hit Sunnyvale jewelry storeÂÂ
- Suspect in killing of jewelry store owner says ‘it wasn’t supposed to be like that’
- Subject sought in Grab and Run theft from Jewlery store
- Wanted for Distraction Theft
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Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
Glendale, CA – On July 8, 2022, at approximately 1:11 p.m., a male subject committed a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store. He was assisted by an accomplice. Click within to see their images.
ROBBERY – NASHUA, NH
On 7/27/22, at approximately 8:24 p.m, an employee at a jewelry kiosk inside a mall
GRAB AND RUN – TRUMBULL, CT
On 7/27/22, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a lone male subject approached a jewelry kiosk inside
DISTRACTION THEFT – COLUMBUS, OH
On 7/21/22 at approximately 6:43 p.m. two male customers entered a retail jewelry store together,
GRAB AND RUN – ATLANTA, GA
On 7/22/22, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
ROBBER ARRESTED AFTER 100 MPH PURSUIT – BENTON CITY, WA
On 7/22/22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Mark Lauteren, walked
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GRAB AND RUN – SUMTER, SC
On 7/20/22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab
GRAB AND RUN – GARDEN CITY, NY
On 7/20/2022, around 11:15 a.m., a lone male subject approached a jewelry kiosk and stated
GRAB AND RUN – STOW, OH
On 7/19/22, between 2:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of
The 5 Best Practices For IT Security on Your Jewelry Website
New York, NY – On July 19, 2022, Mic Johnson of Latest Hacking News offered 5 best practices that a jeweler can implement to bolster IT security on their website. Click within to see the steps.
SUBJECT JUMPS OVER COUNTER – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
On 7/17/22, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a lone subject entered a jewelry store and then
DISTRACTION THEFT – COLONIE, NY
On 7/18/22, a retail jewelry store reported a missing chain during inventory counts. Video review
Violent fugitives arrested for shooting jeweler
They are accused of committing a violent gunpoint robbery.
SMASH & GRAB – WESTFIELD, IN
On 7/13/22, at approximately 5:00 p.m., three masked subjects entered a jewelry store wearing black
GRAB AND RUN – CORAL SPRINGS, FL
On 7/10/22, at approximately 3:15 p.m., two unidentified female subjects approached a jewelry kiosk and
DISTRACTION THEFT – MYRTLE BEACH, SC
On 7/3/22, at approximately 12:32 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a distraction
International diamond trader defrauded business out of millions of dollars
New York, NY – On July 7, 2022, the Manhattan District Attorney, Alving Bragg, Jr. announced that 41-year-old Nehal Modi was convicted for fraudulently obtaining more than $2.6 million worth of jewelry from a wholesale diamond company based in Manhattan, NY. Click within to learn how Modi committed the crime.
Three suspects arrested for robberies targeting traveling jewelry salespeople
This suspect conspired with others to rob members of the jewelry industry.
GRAB AND RUN – NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH
On 7/6/22, at approximately� 4:56 p.m.,� a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
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 the night come to mind. But a recent regal heist sent shockwaves through the heritage world thanks to its brazen nature. Four axe-wielding burglars stormed into a Parisian museum and stole some of King Charles’s heirlooms in broad daylightâ€â€and they made off [Read More]
Coos Bay, OR- Jewelry store burglary suspect indicted by grand jury.
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Coos Bay man has been indicted on charges related to the burglary of a jewelry store that happened last month, according to the Coos Bay Police Department. CBPD officials said that, at 7:20 a.m. on November 15, 911 dispatchers received a report of a broken window at Harry Ritchie’s [Read More]
Charleston, SC- Police investigate West Ashley Jewelry store robbery.
Charleston, SC- December 03, 2024, WCSC 5 News is reporting an armed robbery at a Jewelry store located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, SC. To view the video news article, click here. If you have any information regarding this robbery, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328. As information becomes [Read More]
Woodburn, OR- GRAB AND RUN.
Woodburn, Oregon: On December 02, 2024, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at a Jewelry Store. Kay Outlet. A male suspect entered the store and was greeted by an employee. The male mentioned to the team member that he and his girlfriend were in the day before looking at gold chains [Read More]
Citrus, Heights, CA- GRAB AND RUN.
On December 02, 2024, at the Sunrise mall located in Citrus Heights, CA, the suspect, who had visited the store earlier in the day had indicated he liked a particular diamond ring and stated he’d be back to look at it. Upon the Suspect’s return he asked to view the diamond ring where once it [Read More]
San Diego, California – Suspect Sought in Distraction Theft of high value watch.
San Diego, CA- On November 21, 2024, a male customer entered a jewelry store and began browsing through the selection of jewelry and watches. The suspect selected two items for potential purchase: a high value 18K yellow gold watch and a men’s 14K yellow gold nugget-style ring with diamonds. The suspect agreed to a purchase [Read More]
Live Headlines
- SHOPLIFTER CHARGED WITH STEALING JEWELRY – QUEENS, NY
- Subjects use sledgehammers in jewelry store smash and grab
- NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – GRAB AND RUN
- Thieves strike again and steal nearly $2,500 in gold from Naples store
- GRAB AND RUN – POOLER, GA
- GRAB AND RUN – CONCORD, CA
- Smash and grab Robbers hit Sunnyvale jewelry storeÂÂ
- Suspect in killing of jewelry store owner says ‘it wasn’t supposed to be like that’
- Subject sought in Grab and Run theft from Jewlery store
- Wanted for Distraction Theft
When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of the night come to mind. But a recent regal heist sent shockwaves through the heritage world thanks to its brazen nature. Four axe-wielding burglars stormed into a Parisian museum an ...
- December 4, 2024
When one imagines a royal robbery, scenes of masked intruders sneaking into a palace in the middle of the night come to mind. But a recent regal heist sent shockwaves through the heri ...
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Coos Bay man has been indicted on charges related to the burglary of a jewelry store that happened last month, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.
CBPD officials said that, at 7:20 a.m. on November 15, 911 dispatchers received a report of a brok ...
- December 4, 2024
COOS BAY, Ore. – A 42-year-old Coos Bay man has been indicted on charges related to the burglary of a jewelry store that happened last month, according to the Coos Bay Police Department.
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Charleston, SC- December 03, 2024, WCSC 5 News is reporting an armed robbery at a Jewelry store located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, SC. To view the video news article, click here.
If you have any information regarding this robbery, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance ...
- December 3, 2024
Charleston, SC- December 03, 2024, WCSC 5 News is reporting an armed robbery at a Jewelry store located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, SC. To view the video news article, click here.
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Woodburn, Oregon: On December 02, 2024, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at a Jewelry Store. Kay Outlet. A male suspect entered the store and was greeted by an employee. The male mentioned to the team member that he and his girlfriend were in the day before looking at gold ...
- December 3, 2024
Woodburn, Oregon: On December 02, 2024, it was reported that a grab and run incident occurred at a Jewelry Store. Kay Outlet. A male suspect entered the store and was greeted by an employee. The ...
On December 02, 2024, at the Sunrise mall located in Citrus Heights, CA, the suspect, who had visited the store earlier in the day had indicated he liked a particular diamond ring and stated he’d be back to look at it. Upon the Suspect’s return he asked to view the diamond ring wh ...
- December 3, 2024
On December 02, 2024, at the Sunrise mall located in Citrus Heights, CA, the suspect, who had visited the store earlier in the day had indicated he liked a particular diamond ring and stated heâ ...
San Diego, CA- On November 21, 2024, a male customer entered a jewelry store and began browsing through the selection of jewelry and watches. The suspect selected two items for potential purchase: a high value 18K yellow gold watch and a men's 14K yellow gold nugget-style ring with diamonds. Th ...
- November 27, 2024
San Diego, CA- On November 21, 2024, a male customer entered a jewelry store and began browsing through the selection of jewelry and watches. The suspect selected two items for potential purchase ...
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Kennewick, WA- Jewelry theft suspect sought by Kennewick Police.
Kennewick, WA - A jewelry store in the 5200 block
PULALLUP, WA- BURGLARY AT THE SOUTH HILL MALL.
Puyallup, WA- at the South Hill Mall, a burglary was
POOLER, GA- GRAB AND RUN
Pooler, GA- On February 14, 2025, at the Tanger Outlets,
Charlotte, NC- Suspect used sledgehammer to smash display case at SouthPark Mall, CMPD says
CHARLOTTE, N.C.  Detectives are asking for the public's help
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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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