January 1, 2026
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- Man arrested for stealing from a jewelry store.
- Smash & Grab Robber Arrested
- Guam, U.S. Island Territory- Car rental leads Guam Police Department to jewel theft suspect
- U.S. Virgin Islands- Arrest Made in 2023 St. John Jewelry Store Shooting and Robbery
- SMASH & GRAB – WATERBURY, CT
- WANTED: warrants issued for suspects in Fort Smith jewelry store robbery
- Search warrant: 8 jewelry, fragrance cases smashed in jewelry heist
- GRAB AND RUN – DAVENPORT, IA
- Hours-long standoff in Birmingham ends with 2 in custody for jewelry store robbery.
- $1 million stolen from South New Jersey jewelry store in elaborate heist, police say.
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GRAB & RUN – CHESAPEAKE, VA
On 5/11/22, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a male subject asked to see multiple bracelets. He
VICTIM SHOOTS HIMSELF IN LEG DURING ROBBERY – BRONX, NY
On 5/10/22, in the afternoon, a 24-year-old male was browsing items in a jewelry store.
Smash & grab robber accidently pepper sprayed himself
Merced, CA – On May 6, 2022, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a male subject, later identified as 39-year-old Stephan Stanley, allegedly smashed a jewelry display case inside of a department store.
Employee of jewelry company stole $2.8 million from employer
He stole from his former employer to fund his lifestyle.
GRAB AND RUN – COLONIAL PARK, PA
On 5/9/22, at approximately� 4:30 pm a male and female entered a jewelry store separately
GRAB AND RUN – AURORA, OH
On 5/1/22, a retail jeweler was the victim of a grab-and-run theft.� According to management,
Armed men rob jewelry boutique, flee on motorcycles
Paris, France – On May 5, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a group of at least four men were involved in a robbery at a high-end store that sells jewelry and watches.
JEWELRY SWITCH – DORAL, FL
On 5/4/22, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a male subject committed a switch where he took
Jewelry store smash & grab connected to 18 other crimes
Bronx, NY – On May 1, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m, a subject used a sledgehammer to smash through a jewelry store’s display window. Click within to view footage of the crime.
GRAB AND RUN – HIALEAH, FL
On 5/4/22� at 4:48 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk asking to see
Members of Organized Retail Theft Ring Plead Guilty
Oakland, CA – On April 29, 2022, the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, announced the guilty pleas of two suspects and filed charges against a third individual for their involvement in a theft ring that stole more than $1 million worth of jewelry. Click within to read the Attorney General’s press release.
SMASH & GRAB – WICHITA, KS
On 05/01/22, at approximately 4:06 p.m., a smash and grab robbery occurred at a retail
GRAB & RUN – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
On 4/27/22, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store under the
DISTRACTION THEFT – ELMHURST, NY
On 4/23/22, at approximately� 6:57 p.m, a male subject entered a jewelry store with a
GRAB AND RUN – BALTIMORE, MD
On 1/25/22, at approximately 1:20 p.m,, a customer a approached a jewelry kiosk and was
GLASS LIFT THEFT – COMMERCE, CA
On 3/23/22, at approximately 12:19 p.m two subjects committed a glass lift theft. After initially
GLASS LIFT DISTRACTION – BUFFALO, NY
On 4/20/22, at approximately 5:11 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a
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.
Update: Suspect arrested following brutal murder of pawnshop owner
This suspect was arrested and charged with murder following the death of a pawnshop owner.
Aspen, Co- Authorities link burglary to South American crime ring. UPDATE: Suspects arrested.
Aspen, Colorado- The downtown burglary of an upscale Aspen retailer had similar traits to break-ins that have been carried out by South America rings that target high-end retail stores in wealthy communities, law enforcement authorities said. As of Friday, two suspects from Chile, one from Peru and one from Argentina remained incarcerated in Pitkin County [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN- North ATTLEBURY, MA
North Attleboro, MA – On 11/17/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store and requested to look at men’s fashion rings. The suspect initially looked at two rings, one at a time, and then requested to look at the men’s ring described above. The employee assisted the suspect with trying on the ring. Once on [Read More]
Jeweler Shot and Killed in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, CA – On November 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a jewelry store after five to six subjects went into the store with crowbars and other items, when they proceeded to smash glass. During the robbery, one of the business’s owners fired towards the robbers. It [Read More]
KENSINGTON, MD- Police investigating burglary at Kensington jewelry store.
KENSINGTON, Md. Police in Montgomery County are investigating after suspects stole items from a Kensington jewelry store overnight Friday. Around 3 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officers were called to the store, on the 3700 block of Farragut Ave, after a burglary was reported. Police said that several suspects forced their way into [Read More]
DORAL, FL- Police: Video shows man swipe $42K gold chain from Doral Macy’s.
DORAL, Fla. – November 13, 2024- A man is facing charges after police said he was caught on camera swiping a nearly $43,000 gold chain from a Macy’s store in Doral last week, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Police said Eduardo Javier Lopez Hernandez, 43, was arrested following a dramatic chase through a parking lot after he [Read More]
Two arrested in Miami in connection to armed robbery of Dubai Jewelry in Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN- October 28, 2024 – Two people have been arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Nashville, TN last week. According to the jewelry store owner, the robbers stole seven figures worth of gold. The owner explained that two robbers entered the store, one of them carrying a bouquet [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Man arrested for stealing from a jewelry store.
- Smash & Grab Robber Arrested
- Guam, U.S. Island Territory- Car rental leads Guam Police Department to jewel theft suspect
- U.S. Virgin Islands- Arrest Made in 2023 St. John Jewelry Store Shooting and Robbery
- SMASH & GRAB – WATERBURY, CT
- WANTED: warrants issued for suspects in Fort Smith jewelry store robbery
- Search warrant: 8 jewelry, fragrance cases smashed in jewelry heist
- GRAB AND RUN – DAVENPORT, IA
- Hours-long standoff in Birmingham ends with 2 in custody for jewelry store robbery.
- $1 million stolen from South New Jersey jewelry store in elaborate heist, police say.
Aspen, Colorado- The downtown burglary of an upscale Aspen retailer had similar traits to break-ins that have been carried out by South America rings that target high-end retail stores in wealthy communities, law enforcement authorities said.
As of Friday, two suspects from Chile, one from P ...
- November 18, 2024
Aspen, Colorado- The downtown burglary of an upscale Aspen retailer had similar traits to break-ins that have been carried out by South America rings that target high-end retail stores in wealthy ...
North Attleboro, MA - On 11/17/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store and requested to look at men's fashion rings. The suspect initially looked at two rings, one at a time, and then requested to look at the men's ring described above. The employee assisted the suspect with trying on the r ...
- November 18, 2024
North Attleboro, MA - On 11/17/2024, a lone male suspect entered the store and requested to look at men's fashion rings. The suspect initially looked at two rings, one at a time, and then request ...
Sacramento, CA - On November 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) responded to a jewelry store after five to six subjects went into the store with crowbars and other items, when they proceeded to smash glass.
During the robbery, one of the busi ...
- November 15, 2024
Sacramento, CA - On November 15, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m., the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) responded to a jewelry store after five to six subjects went into the store with ...
KENSINGTON, Md. Police in Montgomery County are investigating after suspects stole items from a Kensington jewelry store overnight Friday.
Around 3 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) officers were called to the store, on the 3700 block of Farragut Ave, after a burglary was r ...
- November 15, 2024
KENSINGTON, Md. Police in Montgomery County are investigating after suspects stole items from a Kensington jewelry store overnight Friday.
Around 3 a.m., Montgomery County Department of Police ...
DORAL, Fla. – November 13, 2024- A man is facing charges after police said he was caught on camera swiping a nearly $43,000 gold chain from a Macy’s store in Doral last week, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
Police said Eduardo Javier Lopez Hernandez, 43, was arrested following ...
- November 14, 2024
DORAL, Fla. – November 13, 2024- A man is facing charges after police said he was caught on camera swiping a nearly $43,000 gold chain from a Macy’s store in Doral last week, author ...
Nashville, TN- October 28, 2024 - Two people have been arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Nashville, TN last week.
According to the jewelry store owner, the robbers stole seven figures worth of gold. The owner explained that two robbers entered the store, one o ...
- October 28, 2024
Nashville, TN- October 28, 2024 - Two people have been arrested in connection to the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Nashville, TN last week.
According to the jewelry store owner, the robb ...
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Greece, NY- Three people arrested following smash-and-grab robbery at Greece Ridge mall jewelry store
Greece, N.Y.  Three people face charges in connection with
GRAB AND RUN- TEMPE, AZ
Tempe, AZ- On February 04, 2025, it was reported that
Phoenix, AZ- ARRESTED: Two individuals stole $125,000 worth of jewelry from Valley stores, police said
PHOENIX, AZ  Two people who police said stole $125,000
Olympia, WA- GRAB AND RUN
Olympia, WA- On January 28, 2025, at the Capitol Mall,
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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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