January 1, 2026
Live Headlines
- Five suspects arrested for jewelry robbery
- ROOFTOP BURGLARY – WAKE COUNTY, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – GREENWOOD, IN
- GRAB AND RUN – TAMPA, FL
- SMASH & GRAB – VICTORVILLE, CA
- 3 subjects cut through adjacent vacant business, then wheeled out jewelry store’s safe
- Bronx Man Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison For Armed Robbery Of Jewelry Store Using A Gun, Bear Spray, And Hammers
- GRAB AND RUN – DOWNEY, CA
- Five Men Charged with Using New York Diamond District Companies as Fronts to Illegally Move More Than $600 Million
- Suspect identified after attempting smash and grab, and deploying bear repellent against employees
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GRAB & RUN – MORENO VALLEY, CA
On 9/5/21, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a male subject approached a jewelry store and asked
Jewelry store owners victims of home invasion
Ellington, CT – On September 4, 2021, the owners of a jewelry store in Wethersfield, CT, informed the Connecticut State Police that three men broke into their home in Ellington, CT, and stole $145,000 worth of their jewelry and cash at gunpoint.
Burglar in and out within a minute and ten seconds
Conway, AR – On August 29, 2021, at approximately 6:51 a.m., a burglar broke into a jewelry store and stole thousands of dollars worth of items within 70 seconds. Click within to learn more.
GRA & RUN – TUKWILA, WA
On 8/31/21, at approximately 8:00 p.m., two subjects approached a jewelry kiosk in a mall.
DISTRACTION THEFT – MOORESTOWN, NJ
On 8/23/21, at approximately 1:24 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and were greeted
DISTRACTION THEFT – DAYTON, OH
On 8/28/21, at approximately 12:15 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and were greeted
GRAB & RUN – EUREKA, CA
On 8/23/21, at approximately 6:50 p.m. a male subject approached a jewelry store and browsed
GRAB & RUN – RIVERSIDE, CA
On 8/22/21, at approximately 1:40 p.m.,� two subjects entered a jewelry store indicating they were
GRAB & RUN – JACKSONVILLE, FL
On 8/20/21, at approximately 11:57 a.m., grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry
ATTEMPTED THEFT – MURFREESBORO, TN
On 8/18/21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., two subjects attempted to commit a theft at a
GRAB & RUN – EVERETT, WA
On 8/14/21, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a grab & run theft occurred at a retail
DIAMOND SWITCH – TACOMA, WA
On 8/15/21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store and expressed
Burglar arrested after stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry
Franklin, MA – On August 11, 2021, the Franklin Police Department announced that 32-year-old Patrick Maranda was arrested for committing a burglary at a jewelry store. Click within to learn more.
Authorities seize fake GIA certificates
Surat, India – On August 17, 2021, the Times of India published a report on a racket that provided Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) original certificates for lower quality diamonds. Click within to read the article.
SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL
On 8/6/21, at approximately 4:11 p.m., a sneak theft occurred at a jewelry store, and
Suspects wanted and identified after burglary
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FIRECRACKER DISTRACTION THEFT – VALLEY STREAM, NY
On 8/13/2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a jewelry store associate was assisting two male subjects
SNEAK THEFT – NASHVILLE, TN
On 8/9/21, at approximately 1:42 p.m., the employees of a jewelry store noticed a gold
ARMED ROBBERY – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
On 8/07/21, a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk and inquired about gold chains.� He
KNIFEPOINT ROBBERY – BOSTON, MA
On 8/3/21, at around noon, a 21-year-old man, identified as Jerry Antoine, was arrested after
Four men sentenced for Lake Charles Jewelry heist.
Lake Charles, Texas – August 16, 2024 – Four men have been sentenced in federal court for a bold robbery that occurred in June 2020, after pleading guilty to Interference with interstate commerce by Robbery. All four men received sentences between 8 and 12 years. To view article and video provided by 7 KPLC News, [Read More]
Man indicted for Southaven jewelry and robbery, DA says
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – August 15, 2024 – A man has been indicted related to the smash-and-grab burglary of a Southaven gun shop. On Thursday, August 15, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced that Key Guyland was indicted on charges of weapon trafficking, burglary of a commercial building, conspiracy and grand larceny. The burglary happened [Read More]
Subject sought in attempted theft from jewelry kiosk.
Tukwila, WA- On August 18, 2024, a grab and run attempt occurred at a mall’s jewelry kiosk location. An unknown male subject approached the location and told the employee he “does music†and wanted to see “pirate themed jewelryâ€Â. The subject took interest in two pieces and asked to see them as a set. The employee [Read More]
Subject sought in grab and run theft from Jewelry Store in Trumbull, CT
Trumbull, CT- On 8/16/2024, at approximately 6:38 pm, a lone male subject entered a jewelry store. The subject requested to look at diamond necklaces and bracelets. After looking at a couple necklaces and a bracelet, the subject requested to look at the diamond necklace depicted above. The employee presented the necklace which was placed on [Read More]
Beverly Hills, CA- Police report $1M Watch Robbery At Beverly Hills Restaurant Offers View Into ‘Crime Tourism.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA  August 14, 2024 – Two South Americans who were part of a “crime tourism” group were charged Tuesday with stealing a man’s $1 million watch at gunpoint while he dined at a restaurant patio at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The crew had been scouting the [Read More]
Subjects sought in theft of ring from Jewelry store in Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT- An investigation revealed a distraction theft occurred on July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. A male and female couple alleged they were shopping for a gold chain. The employee showed a gold chain from the clearance showcase. Following the presentation, while the employee was returning the chain to the case, the male [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Five suspects arrested for jewelry robbery
- ROOFTOP BURGLARY – WAKE COUNTY, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – GREENWOOD, IN
- GRAB AND RUN – TAMPA, FL
- SMASH & GRAB – VICTORVILLE, CA
- 3 subjects cut through adjacent vacant business, then wheeled out jewelry store’s safe
- Bronx Man Sentenced To 70 Months In Prison For Armed Robbery Of Jewelry Store Using A Gun, Bear Spray, And Hammers
- GRAB AND RUN – DOWNEY, CA
- Five Men Charged with Using New York Diamond District Companies as Fronts to Illegally Move More Than $600 Million
- Suspect identified after attempting smash and grab, and deploying bear repellent against employees
Lake Charles, Texas - August 16, 2024 - Four men have been sentenced in federal court for a bold robbery that occurred in June 2020, after pleading guilty to Interference with interstate commerce by Robbery. All four men received sentences between 8 and 12 years.
To view article and video ...
- August 19, 2024
Lake Charles, Texas - August 16, 2024 - Four men have been sentenced in federal court for a bold robbery that occurred in June 2020, after pleading guilty to Interference with interstate commerce ...
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - August 15, 2024 - A man has been indicted related to the smash-and-grab burglary of a Southaven gun shop.
On Thursday, August 15, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton announced that Key Guyland was indicted on charges of weapon trafficking, burglary of a commerci ...
- August 19, 2024
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - August 15, 2024 - A man has been indicted related to the smash-and-grab burglary of a Southaven gun shop.
On Thursday, August 15, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Bar ...
Tukwila, WA- On August 18, 2024, a grab and run attempt occurred at a mall's jewelry kiosk location. An unknown male subject approached the location and told the employee he “does music†and wanted to see “pirate themed jewelryâ€Â. The subject took interest in two piec ...
- August 19, 2024
Tukwila, WA- On August 18, 2024, a grab and run attempt occurred at a mall's jewelry kiosk location. An unknown male subject approached the location and told the employee he “does musicââ ...
Trumbull, CT- On 8/16/2024, at approximately 6:38 pm, a lone male subject entered a jewelry store. The subject requested to look at diamond necklaces and bracelets. After looking at a couple necklaces and a bracelet, the subject requested to look at the diamond necklace depicted above. The empl ...
- August 19, 2024
Trumbull, CT- On 8/16/2024, at approximately 6:38 pm, a lone male subject entered a jewelry store. The subject requested to look at diamond necklaces and bracelets. After looking at a couple neck ...
BEVERLY HILLS, CA  August 14, 2024 - Two South Americans who were part of a "crime tourism" group were charged Tuesday with stealing a man's $1 million watch at gunpoint while he dined at a restaurant patio at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The crew ...
- August 16, 2024
BEVERLY HILLS, CA  August 14, 2024 - Two South Americans who were part of a "crime tourism" group were charged Tuesday with stealing a man's $1 million watch at gunpoint while he dined at a r ...
Stamford, CT- An investigation revealed a distraction theft occurred on July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. A male and female couple alleged they were shopping for a gold chain. The employee showed a gold chain from the clearance showcase. Following the presentation, while the employee ...
- August 16, 2024
Stamford, CT- An investigation revealed a distraction theft occurred on July 18, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. A male and female couple alleged they were shopping for a gold chain. The emplo ...
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Ocala, Florida- Man Indicted For Double Robbery
Ocala, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces
JEFFERSONVILLE, OHIO- GRAB AND RUN.
On December 3, 2024, A Grab and Run theft occurred
WILMINGTON, DE- THEFT FROM JEWELRY STORE
Wilmington, DE- On December 17th, 2024, at the Concord Mall
Germantown, TN- Jewelry store robbed, shots fired by staff, GPD says
Germantown, TN- A Germantown jewelry store was robbed during a
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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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