January 1, 2026
Live Headlines
- 7 SUBJECTS ARRESTED AFTER SMASH & GRAB – MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
- DISTRACTION THEFT – CHERRY HILL, NJ
- ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – SAN DIEGO, CA
- Collegiate Athlete Stole More Than $500K From Jewelry Employer
- Son of Oklahoma City Bombing Accomplice Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping and Robbing Jeweler
- SMASH AND GRAB – ORLANDO, FL
- ARMED ROBBERY – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- Convicted Killer Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison After Murdering Jeweler
- SNEAK THEFT – HICKORY, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – LEXINGTON, KY
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ARMED ROBBERY – LAFAYETTE, IN
On 1/17/21, at approximately 5:40 p.m., two subjects entered a retail jewelry store and approached
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – DALLAS, TX
On 1/11/21, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two Hispanic men entered a retail jewelry store. They
GUNPOINT ROBBER SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON – GREENBELT, MD
On 1/12/21, 25-year-old Ever Ramiro Torres Enriquez was sentenced to 84 months and a day
DIAMOND SWITCH – EL CAJON, CA
On 1/11/21, at approximately 1:55 p.m., a subject entered a store and asked to see
DISTRACTION THEFT – SYRACUSE, NY
On 1/9/21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., several individuals were around a kiosk while a sales
SNEAK THEFT – DOUGLASVILLE, GA
On 1/8/21, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began
1,216 PIECES OF COUNTERFEIT JEWELRY SEIZED BY FEDERAL OFFICIALS – LOUISVILLE, KY
On 1//5/21, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville, KY seized a shipment
At Annual Luncheon, JSA Provides a Snapshot on Crime in 2020
New York, NY – On January 7, 2021, Michelle Graff of National Jeweler wrote an article about the Jewelers’ Security Alliances Annual Luncheon which took place virtually on January 6, 2021. Click within to read the article.
SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER STEALING HIGH-END WATCHES – NAPLES, FL
On December 30, 2020 34-year-old Andrew Strange of Broward County, FL was extradited to Collier
SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER ASSAULTING 89-YEAR-OLD – LA GRANGE, KY
On 12/31/20, in the afternoon, a suspect later identified as 26-year-old Shampayle Strother, went into
SUBJECTS WANTED FOR ROBBERY AND THEFT – CALIFORNIA
As recently as 12/7/20, two subjects committed a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry
MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED AFTER ROBBERY – NEW BERN, NC
On 12/28/20, at approximately 2:50 p.m.,� 22-year-old Hunter Martin went into a jewelry store. He
GRAB & RUN – LANSING, MI
On 12/27/20, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and requested to
DISTRACTION THEFT – ROSEVILLE, MS
On 12/26/20, at approximately 4:00 pm, a male subject entered a jewelry store along with
Wholesale jewelers orchestrated home invasion at former ‘friends’ residence
A couple that worked in the jewelry industry stole jewelry from a former friend
MASKED GUNMAN SOUGHT IN ROBBERY – WEST HAVEN, CT
On 12/22/20, a subject committed a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store. Limited information has
SUBJECT CONCEALS TRAY OF RINGS IN COAT – PALM SPRINGS, CA
On 12/18/20, a man wearing a black trench coat, a blue face covering and a
ARMED ROBBERY – HEATH, OH
On 12/19/20, at approximately 6:34 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store; the first subject
MUSICIAN FACING JAIL TIME FOR GRAND THEFT OF JEWELRY
30-year-old singer Sean Kingston was recently charged in connection with grand theft for failure to
ROBBERS PISTOL WHIPP EMPLOYEE – NEW YORK, NY
On 12/16/20, at approximately 1:55 p.m., two subjects committed an armed robbery at a jewelry
Subject sought in sneak theft from jewelry store
Bakersfield, CA – On May 1, 2024, a jewelry store reported the subject featured above was shown multiple bracelets. The subject then showed a stack of money and continued to ask to see bracelets. At one point when multiple bracelets were being shown, the subject hid one bracelet in the hand he’s holding the stack [Read More]
Search underway for four thieves accused of trying to rob Miami jewelry store
Miami, FL – May 13, 2024 – Miami Police are looking for subjects who attempted to burglarize a jewelry store. The attempted burglary occurred on Monday, May 13th. Click here to view an article and video footage provided by 7 News-Miami. If you have any information regarding these subjects, please contact the Jewelers Security Alliance [Read More]
Arrest made following smash and grab robberies
Sacramento, CA – On May 9, 2024, detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a 19-year-old man named Julian Lomeli, for his involvement in two smash and grab robberies that occurred several weeks apart at the same jewelry store in Sacramento. The first robbery reportedly occurred on December 24, 2023 and the second robbery [Read More]
Professional International Jewel Thief Arrested After Stealing from Multiple Jewelers
New York, NY – On May 3, 2024, 49-year-old Yaorong Wan was arrested and charged with grand larceny for his involvement in jewelry store thefts in Manhattan. Wan had been wanted and suspected of committing a series of thefts, including crimes that had taken place in South Korea, Miami, Florida, Beverly Hills, California, New York, [Read More]
SHOPLIFTER CHARGED WITH STEALING JEWELRY – QUEENS, NY
On 5/10/2024, 39-year-old Aaron Smalls was charged with stealing from six jewelry stores over the past year. Between December 2023 and February 2024, Smalls committed thefts at 6 stores. He was linked to a six figure theft of jewelry from a store dating back to 2021 via DNA evidence. Click here to read more about
Subjects use sledgehammers in jewelry store smash and grab
Westport, CT – On May 9, 2024, Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to a high-end jewelry store at 3:10 p.m., to investigate a report of a robbery. Employees indicated two individuals wearing masks and gloves (pictured above) entered the store with hammers and proceeded to smash through display cases. Click here to view [Read More]
Live Headlines
- 7 SUBJECTS ARRESTED AFTER SMASH & GRAB – MANHATTAN BEACH, CA
- DISTRACTION THEFT – CHERRY HILL, NJ
- ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – SAN DIEGO, CA
- Collegiate Athlete Stole More Than $500K From Jewelry Employer
- Son of Oklahoma City Bombing Accomplice Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping and Robbing Jeweler
- SMASH AND GRAB – ORLANDO, FL
- ARMED ROBBERY – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- Convicted Killer Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison After Murdering Jeweler
- SNEAK THEFT – HICKORY, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – LEXINGTON, KY
Bakersfield, CA - On May 1, 2024, a jewelry store reported the subject featured above was shown multiple bracelets. The subject then showed a stack of money and continued to ask to see bracelets. At one point when multiple bracelets were being shown, the subject hid one bracelet in the hand he' ...
- May 15, 2024
Bakersfield, CA - On May 1, 2024, a jewelry store reported the subject featured above was shown multiple bracelets. The subject then showed a stack of money and continued to ask to see bracelets. ...
Miami, FL - May 13, 2024 - Miami Police are looking for subjects who attempted to burglarize a jewelry store. The attempted burglary occurred on Monday, May 13th.
Click here to view an article and video footage provided by 7 News-Miami.
If you have any information regarding these subject ...
- May 15, 2024
Miami, FL - May 13, 2024 - Miami Police are looking for subjects who attempted to burglarize a jewelry store. The attempted burglary occurred on Monday, May 13th.
Click here to view an article ...
Sacramento, CA - On May 9, 2024, detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 19-year-old man named Julian Lomeli, for his involvement in two smash and grab robberies that occurred several weeks apart at the same jewelry store in Sacramento.
The first robbery reportedl ...
- May 14, 2024
Sacramento, CA - On May 9, 2024, detectives from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, arrested a 19-year-old man named Julian Lomeli, for his involvement in two smash and grab robberies that o ...
New York, NY - On May 3, 2024, 49-year-old Yaorong Wan was arrested and charged with grand larceny for his involvement in jewelry store thefts in Manhattan.
Wan had been wanted and suspected of committing a series of thefts, including crimes that had taken place in South Korea, Miami, Flori ...
- May 7, 2024
New York, NY - On May 3, 2024, 49-year-old Yaorong Wan was arrested and charged with grand larceny for his involvement in jewelry store thefts in Manhattan.
Wan had been wanted and suspected ...
Westport, CT - On May 9, 2024, Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to a high-end jewelry store at 3:10 p.m., to investigate a report of a robbery.
Employees indicated two individuals wearing masks and gloves (pictured above) entered the store with hammers and proceed ...
- May 14, 2024
Westport, CT - On May 9, 2024, Officers from the Westport Police Department responded to a high-end jewelry store at 3:10 p.m., to investigate a report of a robbery.
Employees indicated ...
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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.
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New York, NY- Tons of cocaine, $100M cash shipped from LA to NYC via luxury flights, feds allege
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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
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Chattanooga, TN- Man pleads guilty to Chattanooga jewelry store robbery with 57-month prison sentence deal.
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Decatur, GA – Trinity man charged for stealing $114k from Decatur jewelry store he worked at for decades
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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
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
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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
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Frankfurt, Germany- November 13, 2024, Police in Germany have arrested four suspects who allegedly participated
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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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