January 1, 2026
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- GRAB AND RUN – HENDERSON, NV
- GRAB AND RUN – CAMBRIDGE, OH
- GRAB AND RUN -NEWPORT NEWS, VA
- Two jewelry stores burglarized in similar manner in just over a week
- ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED – PEABODY, MA
- GRAB AND RUN – VICTORVILLE, CA
- Former Employee Stole Over $100K Worth of Jewelry
- DIAMOND SWITCH – WEBSTER, TX
- DISTRACTION THEFT – HOOVER, AL
- DISTRACTION THEFT – GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
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Grab and Runs on the Increase, JSA Says
New York, NY – On March 5, 2021, Rob Bates, News Director of JCK Online, published an article about the increase in Grab & Run thefts that the jewelry industry is currently experiencing.ÂÂ
SUBJECTS WANTED FOR SMASH & GRAB ROBBERY – PORTAGE, MI
On 3/4/21, at approximately 6:22 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and inquired about
Bystander shot in robbery targeting jewelry store owner during busy lunch hour
Beverly Hills, CA – On March 4, 2021, shortly after 2:00 p.m., three masked men fired shots and struck a bystander at an upscale restaurant. Click within to learn how the event unfolded.
SUBJECTS SOUGHT FOR BURGLARY-ENFIELD, CT
On 3/4/21, at approximately 4:25 a.m., a police officer on patrol saw a subject exiting
SUBJECTS WANTED FOR GRAB & RUN – LITTLE ROCK, AR
On 3/2/21, at approximately 4:45 p.m., two subjects conversed with sales associates about engagement rings.
MAN SENTENCED TO 34 YEARS AFTER ROBBERY – NEW BERN, N.C.
On 2/26/21, 56-year-old Charles "Supreme" Walker, Jr., was sentenced to 411 months in prison for
3 SUSPECTS FROM MICHIGAN ARRESTED AFTER SMASH & GRAB – PEORIA, IL
On 2/26/21, at approximately 12:15 p.m., two male subjects entered a mall and smashed a
Stolen Taxco Dalmatian Jasper bracelet (Reader Submission)
I've had a vintage Taxco 925 Dalmatian Jasper bracelet stolen from me recently in Athens
ARMED ROBBERS STRIKE AGAIN – BRONX, NY
On 2/25/21, two subjects committed a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store. The subjects instructed
International diamond fugitive will be extradited after $2 billion banking fraud
He is accused of perpetrating a $2 billion fraud.
GRAB & RUN – CHARLOTTE, NC
On 2/24/21, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and when
DISTRACTION THEFT – GREENVILLE, NC
On 2/18/21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a female subject told the sales associate that she
SUBJECTS SOUGHT FOR GRAB & RUN – PLANO, TX
On 2/21/21, at approximately 1:35 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store and requested
Group of jewel thieves who stole millions are now in custody in Paris
Paris, France – At the end of December 2020, eight people were arrested after a year-long criminal investigation by Spanish and French police. Authorities suspect the group stole nearly 20 million euros worth of jewelry.ÂÂ
SNEAK THEFT – LYNNWOOD, WA
On 2/15/21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a subject entered a non-profit thrift store and stole
DISTRACTION THEFT – LAS VEGAS, NV
On 2/13/21, at approximately 4:35 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store
SMASH & GRAB – STERLING HEIGHTS, MI
On 2/15/21, at approximately 6:00 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and smashed a
Fugitive apprehended after stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry
He has committed numerous grab and run thefts.
FUGITIVE ARRESTED AFTER STEALING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY- NJ & PA
On 2/10/21, 22-year-old Michael Larbi was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Delaware. He was charged
VISA CREDIT FRAUD – SOUTHLAKE, TX
On 1/7/21, at approximately 12:55 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and purchased
Arrests made in SoCal jewelry theft ring that cost businesses $1.5 million.
San Diego County, CA – May 31, 2024 – Law Enforcement officials report the crimes happened in April and May at stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Kern counties, according to the California Attorney General’s Office. Those identified in the criminal complaint were Rodney Allen Flynt, Sr. 31, Michael Anthony Jones, Jr., 32, Christopher [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – MELBOURNE, FL
On 5/28/2024, at 11:57 a.m., a female subject stopped at a jewelry kiosk inside of a mall and asked about gold chains, and then asked to see a particular chain. Once the chain was presented, the subject asked about another chain. As the sales associate was looking into the showcase, she observed the subject slide [Read More]
Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifting Subject in Jewelry Store Theft
Newark, NJ – May 20, 2024 – Police officials said at approximately 11 a.m., the subject featured above, entered a jewelry store, removed a bracelet, and left the store without paying for the item. To view the article provided by RLS Media, click here. If you have any information regarding the subject featured in this [Read More]
Burglars break into Connecticut jewelry store with garbage can and sledgehammer
DARIEN, Connecticut (WABC) –May 23, 2024 – Police are searching for four subjects who broke into a jewelry store in Darien with a sledgehammer. The burglary occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on May 15, 2024. To view the article and video provided by ABC Eyewitness News click here. The state of Connecticut has seen a [Read More]
Roof penetrating thieves clean out vacationing California family’s jewelry store: ‘It’s a nightmare’
Glendora, California – May 15, 2024 – Police in a California community are investigating a jewelry heist at a local business where thieves got away with a large value of jewelry, diamonds, gold and cash. The owner of jewelry store in Glendora, shared surveillance video of the May 15 robbery, showing four to five thieves entering the store through [Read More]
Subjects wanted in burglary at luxury boutique in South Jersey
Haddonfield, New Jersey – May 22, 2024 – Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a luxury store. Police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The business is directly across the street from the borough municipal building, which also houses the police department. Once inside, one man appears to [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN – HENDERSON, NV
- GRAB AND RUN – CAMBRIDGE, OH
- GRAB AND RUN -NEWPORT NEWS, VA
- Two jewelry stores burglarized in similar manner in just over a week
- ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED – PEABODY, MA
- GRAB AND RUN – VICTORVILLE, CA
- Former Employee Stole Over $100K Worth of Jewelry
- DIAMOND SWITCH – WEBSTER, TX
- DISTRACTION THEFT – HOOVER, AL
- DISTRACTION THEFT – GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
San Diego County, CA - May 31, 2024 - Law Enforcement officials report the crimes happened in April and May at stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Kern counties, according to the California Attorney General's Office. Those identified in the criminal complaint were Rodney Allen Flynt, ...
- June 7, 2024
San Diego County, CA - May 31, 2024 - Law Enforcement officials report the crimes happened in April and May at stores in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Kern counties, according to the Californ ...
Newark, NJ - May 20, 2024 - Police officials said at approximately 11 a.m., the subject featured above, entered a jewelry store, removed a bracelet, and left the store without paying for the item.
To view the article provided by RLS Media, click here.
If you have any information regardin ...
- June 6, 2024
Newark, NJ - May 20, 2024 - Police officials said at approximately 11 a.m., the subject featured above, entered a jewelry store, removed a bracelet, and left the store without paying for the item ...
DARIEN, Connecticut (WABC) --May 23, 2024 - Police are searching for four subjects who broke into a jewelry store in Darien with a sledgehammer. The burglary occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on May 15, 2024.
To view the article and video provided by ABC Eyewitness News click here.
The ...
- May 23, 2024
DARIEN, Connecticut (WABC) --May 23, 2024 - Police are searching for four subjects who broke into a jewelry store in Darien with a sledgehammer. The burglary occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. o ...
Glendora, California - May 15, 2024 - Police in a California community are investigating a jewelry heist at a local business where thieves got away with a large value of jewelry, diamonds, gold and cash.ÂÂ
The owner of jewelry store in Glendora, shared surveillance video of the May 1 ...
- June 6, 2024
Glendora, California - May 15, 2024 - Police in a California community are investigating a jewelry heist at a local business where thieves got away with a large value of jewelry, diamonds, ...
Haddonfield, New Jersey - May 22, 2024 - Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a luxury store. Police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The business is directly across the street from the borough municipal building, which also houses the police departme ...
- May 22, 2024
Haddonfield, New Jersey - May 22, 2024 - Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a luxury store. Police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The business is d ...
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College Station, TX- Police investigating robbery at jewelry store in mall.
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Santa Clarita, CA- 2 men steal thousands of dollars in jewelry from Southern California store in brazen heist.
Santa Clarita, CA 11/18/2024- Authorities are searching for a pair
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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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