January 1, 2026
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- SMASH AND GRAB – STATEN ISLAND, NY
- GRAB AND RUN THEFT – SALINA, KS
- ROBBERS SHOOT AT WITNESS – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
- 3 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab robbery
- 3 suspects arrested after smash and grab
- BURGLARY – SAN ANTONIO, TX
- ARMED ROBBERY – STAMFORD, CT
- 6 of the biggest jewelry international jewel heists
- Organizer of armed robbery sentenced to 96 months in prison
- DISTRACTION THEFT – ESTERO, FL
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GRAB & RUN – LANSING, MI
On 10/28/20, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
SNEAK THEFT – PEMBROKE PINES, FL
While jewelry store personnel conducted case counts, they realized they were missing a pair of
$4 MILLION BURGLARY; ENTRY MADE BY WALL – SANTA FE, N.M.
Last month, several subjects are believed to have broken into an art gallery where they
JSA Says There’s Been a Spike in Distraction Thefts
New York, NY – On October 27, 2020, Brecken Branstrator, of National Jeweler, outlined recent distraction thefts that JSA has documented across the country. Click within to read the article.
ONLINE FRAUD WEBINAR – NEW YORK, NY
New York, NY - On October 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Ryan Ruddock, Senior Research
ELMHURST, NY – DISTRACTION THEFT
On 10/22/20, at approximately 1:07 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store.
Online Scammers: Precautions for Online Selling Webinar
New York, NY – On October 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Ryan Ruddock, Senior Research Assistant at Jewelers Security Alliance, presented a 30-minute webinar entitled Online Scammers: Precautions for Online Selling. Click within to see a recording of the webinar.
CHAIN SWITCH – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
On 10/19/20, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a male and female subject visited a retail jewelry
WEST SENECA, NY – SNEAK THEFT
On 10/16/20, at 6:35 p.m., a subject entered the store asking to see the largest
SMASH & GRAB – SAN DIEGO, CA
On 10/19/20, at approximately 6:20 p.m., two subjects went into a retail jewelry store and
ROBBER STABS MANAGER – VACAVILLE, CA
On 10/14/20, at approximately 12:50 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store under the
GRAB & RUN – PORTLAND, ME
On 10/14/20, at approximately 1:30 p.m., while conducting inventory counts, store management discovered that several
LAKEWOOD, CO – GRAB & RUN
On 10/11/20, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a subject visited a store and began talking on
SMASH & GRAB – BROOKLYN, NY
On 10/11/20, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – SUMNER, WA
On 10/7/20, at approximately 7:37 p.m. two male subjects committed an armed robbery at a
Tips for Burglary Prevention as Professionals ‘Return to Work’
New York, NY – On October 2, 2020, Michelle Graff, of National Jewelers published an article about JSA’s crime report; Professional Burglars Return to Work.
GRAB & RUN – PALM COAST, FL
On 10/6/20, at approximately 3:25 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and stated he
Leader of Colombian robbery crew sentenced for murder of traveling salesman
Robert Paul Riveros was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his involvement in the robbery and homicide of a jewelry salesman near the DFW Airport.
ARMED ROBBERY – CHANDLER, AZ
On 10/3/20, at approximately 6:46 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and displayed a
ROBBER SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON – SAN MATEO, CA
On 10/1/20, 24-year-old Jimmy Brionez was sentenced to four years in prison for robbing a
Athens, Greece- ‘Pink Panthers’ Gang Members Arrested for Athens Jewellery Store Break-Ins.
Athens – April 26, 2024 – Two Serbian nationals, aged 50 and 53, suspected members of the notorious ‘Pink Panthers’ gang, have been arrested in connection with a string of� jewellery store� burglaries in central� Athens. The arrests come following a series of meticulous investigations by security officials, who linked the individuals to multiple incidents [Read More]
Alleged Hatchet Wielding Man Indicted for Multiple Federal Crimes
Salt Lake City, Utah �” April 24, 2024 – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging a Salt Lake County man with multiple violent crimes after he allegedly stole from a dollar store and a jewelry business while armed.� According to court documents, on May 6, 2023, Carlos Anthony [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – ESCONDIDO, CA
On 4/21/24, at 3:00 p.m., a jewelry store experienced a grab & run theft incident.� Upon approach to a mall the kiosk by the subject and his companion, the subject asked to see a gold chain with a pendant.� After the two exited, they returned shortly after where the subject asked for and was given [Read More]
Smash-and-grab burglary reported at jewelry store in Rocky Hill
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) – April 24, 2024 – A jewelry store in Rocky Hill was the latest victim of a smash-and-grab burglary trend. Police said they were investigating a crime scene at a jewelry store on Cromwell Avenue on Wednesday morning. Multiple officers were seen at Shunpike Village Shopping Center. They said they responded [Read More]
CHARLOTTE, NC – GRAB AND RUN
On 04/21/24, at 5:30 p.m. a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see several diamond fashion rings to compare them. An employee mentioned she is only able to show one and held the ring on her finger to show the subject. The subject then asked if the necklaces in the corner cabinet came [Read More]
Aukland, New Zealand- Police say officers will continue to be “out in force” at Auckland shopping malls after several jewelry stores were hit by thieves over the last two weeks.
Aukland, New Zealand- Officers are investigating a series of incidents across the city over the last three weeks, which have seen jewelry stores hit by smash and grabs, overnight burglaries, and ram-raids. It comes after a Newmarket store was allegedly robbed on Sunday night after previously being ram-raided by a group of hooded thieves on April 12. On April [Read More]
Live Headlines
- SMASH AND GRAB – STATEN ISLAND, NY
- GRAB AND RUN THEFT – SALINA, KS
- ROBBERS SHOOT AT WITNESS – MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
- 3 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab robbery
- 3 suspects arrested after smash and grab
- BURGLARY – SAN ANTONIO, TX
- ARMED ROBBERY – STAMFORD, CT
- 6 of the biggest jewelry international jewel heists
- Organizer of armed robbery sentenced to 96 months in prison
- DISTRACTION THEFT – ESTERO, FL
Athens - April 26, 2024 - Two Serbian nationals, aged 50 and 53, suspected members of the notorious ‘Pink Panthers’ gang, have been arrested in connection with a string of� jewellery store� burglaries in central� Athens.
The arrests come following a series of meti ...
- April 26, 2024
Athens - April 26, 2024 - Two Serbian nationals, aged 50 and 53, suspected members of the notorious ‘Pink Panthers’ gang, have been arrested in connection with a string of� jewe ...
Salt Lake City, Utah �" April 24, 2024 - A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging a Salt Lake County man with multiple violent crimes after he allegedly stole from a dollar store and a jewelry business while armed.�
According to court documents, on ...
- April 26, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah �" April 24, 2024 - A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment today charging a Salt Lake County man with multiple violent crimes after he allegedly stole ...
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) - April 24, 2024 - A jewelry store in Rocky Hill was the latest victim of a smash-and-grab burglary trend.
Police said they were investigating a crime scene at a jewelry store on Cromwell Avenue on Wednesday morning. Multiple officers were seen at Shunpike Village Shopping ...
- April 26, 2024
ROCKY HILL, CT (WFSB) - April 24, 2024 - A jewelry store in Rocky Hill was the latest victim of a smash-and-grab burglary trend.
Police said they were investigating a crime scene at a jewelry stor ...
Aukland, New Zealand- Officers are investigating a series of incidents across the city over the last three weeks, which have seen jewelry stores hit by smash and grabs, overnight burglaries, and ram-raids.
It comes after a Newmarket store was allegedly robbed on Sunday night after prev ...
- April 23, 2024
Aukland, New Zealand- Officers are investigating a series of incidents across the city over the last three weeks, which have seen jewelry stores hit by smash and grabs, overnight burglaries, and ram- ...
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GRAB AND RUN – TAMPA, FL
On 11/06/2024, at approximately 1:50 pm, two male subjects returned
GRAB AND RUN – Oklahoma City, OK.
Oklahoma City, OK- A lone male suspect entered the store
BURGLARY- WAIPAHU, HI
On 11/1/2024, at 2:55 a.m., a male subject made entry
Ocala, Florida man arrested for armed burglary of jewelry store.
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man is behind bars after
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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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