January 1, 2026
Live Headlines
- A-list jeweler whose clients include Nicki Minaj, Usher robbed at gunpoint of high value chain in NYC Diamond District
- Suspected would-be jewelry store robbers arrested in Temecula, more after LA pursuit
- Subjects break into Westlake Veterinarian, then go through wall into jewelry store
- Police arrest 2 men in connection to jewelry store safe burglary
- GRAB AND RUN – DALLAS, TX
- New York, N.Y.- Surveillance Cameras Catch Woman Swiping Jewelry at Thrift Shop
- Burglars make off with substantial amount of cash and jewelry from NW Miami-Dade business
- Search underway for 2 men in Robeson County jewelry store robbery
- Watch: How to Protect Your Store This Holiday Season
- Jewelry store robbery suspect arrested
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TWO RECENT SMASH AND GRABS IN CALIFORNIA
On 12/2/21, a smash and grab robbery occurred at a jewelry store in San Jose,
Smash and grab crime wave videos in California
Rancho Dominguez, CA – December 3, 2021 – In the past several weeks, there have been numerous smash and grab robberies in California. Suspects have committed robberies at various types of retail establishments, including jewelry stores. Click within to view news clips about these robberies.
Video: Subjects attempt to rob store by posing as delivery personnel
Honolulu, HI – On November 28, 2021, at approximately 11:09 a.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store while one of the subjects held up a large box on his shoulder. Click within to view footage of the crime.
EMPLOYEE SHOT DURING ROBBERY – WAUKEGAN, IL
On 11/27/21, at approximately 2:50 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and began firing
GRAB & RUN – BROCKTON, MA
On 11/30/2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a lone male subject approached a jewelry kiosk and
California Governor orders Highway Patrol to increase patrols at shopping centers & malls
Palo Alto, CA – November 30, 2021 – Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered California Highway Patrol to increase patrols on freeways near shopping centers and malls. Click within to view a news clip on the retail crime wave that has alarmed many in the Bay area.
Jewelry store employee shot in robbery
Waukegan, IL - On November 27, 2021, at approximately 2:50 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and began firing shots.
GRAB & RUN – PUYALLUP, WA
On 11/29/21, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a jewelry kiosk
HIGH-END WATCH STOLEN IN GUNPOINT ROBBERY – LOS ANGELES, CA
On 11/26/21, shortly before� 7:00 p.m., three male subjects used a gun in an armed
SUBJECTS ASSAULT EMPLOYEE – MADISON, WI
On 11/23/21, at approximately 1:40 p.m., two male subjects stole a countertop jewelry case from
Webinar Recording: Holiday Season Security
New York, NY – On November 19, 2021, National Jeweler published a recorded webinar on mitigating crime during the holiday season. The webinar was given by JSA President John Kennedy and Executive Vice President and co-founder of Berkley Asset Protection, Greg Smith. Click within to view the recording of the webinar.
RECORDING: HOLIDAY SECURITY WEBINAR – NEW YORK, NY
On 11/19/21, National Jeweler published a recording of a webinar featuring JSA President John Kennedy
Couple robs jewelry store at gunpoint!
They cased a jewelry store, then returned to rob them on another day.
DISTRACTION THEFT – LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
On 11/20/21, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a sales associate was helping a male and female
GRAB & RUN – CENTRAL VALLEY, NY
On 11/18/21, at approximately 7:15 p.m.,� grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry
3 suspects arrested after smash & grab robbery in mall
Fairfield, CA – On November 17, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a group of subjects used hammers and bats to break into a jewelry store’s display cases. Click within to hear an interview JSA President John Kennedy gave regarding an uptick in smash and grab robberies.
JEWELERY STORE TARGETED TWICE – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
On 11/16/21, subject(s) broke through a jewelry store’s security gate at 5:00 a.m. They then
POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED CREDIT CARD FRAUD – DURHAM, NC
A couple entered a jewelry store around 11:45 am. One of the subjects was a
Video: 9 subjects commit brazen smash & grab robbery
Concord, CA – On November 15, 2021, at approximately 7:30 p.m., 9 subjects stormed into a jewelry store where they proceeded to smash display cases and steal jewelry. Click within to watch the footage of the crime.
SECURITY WEBINAR FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
On 11/16/21, at 2:00 p.m. EST, John Kennedy, President of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, will
ARREST: Miami, Florida – 2 members of South American Theft Group arrested in connection with robbery of $1M watch leads to three additional arrests.
Miami, Fl- September 11, 2024 – Miami police detectives have recovered this $1 million Philippe Patek watch that was stolen on Aug. 7 from a man at gunpoint while he was dining with his family at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Los Angeles. In mid-August, two members of a “South American theft group†were arrested [Read More]
SUBJECT WANTED FOR 3 MINUTE BURGLARY – WATAUGA, TX
On 9/9/2024, at 4:22 a.m., a subject entered a jewelry store by breaking a front glass window at 4:22 a.m. The subject was seen pulling sheets off cases and broke a corner case housing gold product with what appears to be a sledgehammer. He grabbed a handful of items and then fled the store after [Read More]
Two men ARRESTED for Grab and Run theft at a Long Island, NY jewelry Store.
Lawrence, NY- September 9, 2024 – Two Queens, NY men were arrested for their role in stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Lawrence, NY. Both men were charged with Grand Larceny. Click here to view the article/video provided by News 12 Long Island. Jewlers Security Alliance is appreciative to the hard work [Read More]
Subjects, of Eastern European Descent, sought in theft of Gold Chain from Jewelry store
YONKERS, NY- On September 03, 2024 – Two female subjects, of Eastern European descent, entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold necklaces. Subject 1 pointed out a necklace in the showcase. The employee presented the necklace, at which time subject 1 took possession of necklace, looked at it and returned it to [Read More]
San Francisco, CA- Suspects smash jewelry cases at San Rafael shop during brazen robbery.
San Francisco, CA – September 4, 2024 – Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who allegedly targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a brazen robbery early Tuesday evening. While police are hoping the public will be able to assist them in identifying the suspects in [Read More]
Newark, NJ- 4 subjects wanted in daytime smash and grab robbery of Newark jewelry store.
Newark, NJ- August 28, 2024 – On Saturday afternoon, several suspects smashed display cases with hammers at a jewelry store before fleeing in a black Ford Explorer. To view video and article news report provided by News 12 New Jersey, click here. If you have any information regarding the individuals who committed this crime, please [Read More]
Live Headlines
- A-list jeweler whose clients include Nicki Minaj, Usher robbed at gunpoint of high value chain in NYC Diamond District
- Suspected would-be jewelry store robbers arrested in Temecula, more after LA pursuit
- Subjects break into Westlake Veterinarian, then go through wall into jewelry store
- Police arrest 2 men in connection to jewelry store safe burglary
- GRAB AND RUN – DALLAS, TX
- New York, N.Y.- Surveillance Cameras Catch Woman Swiping Jewelry at Thrift Shop
- Burglars make off with substantial amount of cash and jewelry from NW Miami-Dade business
- Search underway for 2 men in Robeson County jewelry store robbery
- Watch: How to Protect Your Store This Holiday Season
- Jewelry store robbery suspect arrested
Miami, Fl- September 11, 2024 - Miami police detectives have recovered this $1 million Philippe Patek watch that was stolen on Aug. 7 from a man at gunpoint while he was dining with his family at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Los Angeles.
In mid-August, two members of a “South America ...
- September 12, 2024
Miami, Fl- September 11, 2024 - Miami police detectives have recovered this $1 million Philippe Patek watch that was stolen on Aug. 7 from a man at gunpoint while he was dining with his family at ...
Lawrence, NY- September 9, 2024 - Two Queens, NY men were arrested for their role in stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Lawrence, NY. Both men were charged with Grand Larceny.
Click here to view the article/video provided by News 12 Long Island.
Jewlers Security Alliance is ...
- September 10, 2024
Lawrence, NY- September 9, 2024 - Two Queens, NY men were arrested for their role in stealing a gold chain from a jewelry store in Lawrence, NY. Both men were charged with Grand Larceny.
Cli ...
YONKERS, NY- On September 03, 2024 - Two female subjects, of Eastern European descent, entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold necklaces. Subject 1 pointed out a necklace in the showcase. The employee presented the necklace, at which time subject 1 took possession of necklace, lo ...
- September 9, 2024
YONKERS, NY- On September 03, 2024 - Two female subjects, of Eastern European descent, entered a jewelry store and requested to look at gold necklaces. Subject 1 pointed out a necklace in the sh ...
San Francisco, CA - September 4, 2024 - Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who allegedly targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a brazen robbery early Tuesday evening. While police are hoping the public will be able to assist them ...
- September 10, 2024
San Francisco, CA - September 4, 2024 - Police in San Rafael have released surveillance video of a group of suspects who allegedly targeted jewelry display cases at a consignment shop during a br ...
Newark, NJ- August 28, 2024 - On Saturday afternoon, several suspects smashed display cases with hammers at a jewelry store before fleeing in a black Ford Explorer.
To view video and article news report provided by News 12 New Jersey, click here.
If you have any information regarding t ...
- September 9, 2024
Newark, NJ- August 28, 2024 - On Saturday afternoon, several suspects smashed display cases with hammers at a jewelry store before fleeing in a black Ford Explorer.
To view video and article ...
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Victorville, CA- Teen stole necklaces worth $52K from jewelry store, police say.
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Rochester Hills, MI- 2 accused of killing jeweler after posing as DTE workers at Rochester Hills home bound over for trial.
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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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Active rewards for information leading to arrests and recovery.
$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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