January 2, 2026
Live Headlines
- 1 suspect arrested, and 1 wanted following shooting at jewelry store
- GRAB AND RUN – BLUFFTON, SC
- Brown Security Solutions
- DISTRACTION THEFT – JACKSONVILLE, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – STATEN ISLAND, NY
- WACO, TX – ROBBERY
- GRAB AND RUN – TUKWILA, WA
- ARMED ROBBERY – GASTONIA, NC
- Jeweler shoots and kills 2 robbers
- SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL
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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER OF RETIRED CAPTAIN – ST. LOUIS, MO
On 6/7/20, St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced that Stephan Cannon, 24, was charged
10 ARRESTS MADE IN JEWELRY STORE BURGLARY – LOUISVILLE, KY
On 6/4/20 shortly after 1:10 a.m., seven adults and three juveniles were arrested for committing
RETIRED POLICE CAPTAIN KILLED BY LOOTERS – ST. LOUIS, MO
On 6/2/20, at approximately 2:30 a.m., 77-year-old retired police Captain, David Dorn, was shot and
WEBINAR: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR STORE, AND YOURSELF, IN THE MIDST OF RIOTS AND LOOTING
On June 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., EST John Kennedy, President of Jewelers’ Security Alliance
LOOTERS TARGET JEWELRY STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
6/1/20 - Looters have targeted several jewelry stores across the US over the past several
Webinar: How To Protect Your Store, and Yourself, In the Midst of Riots and Looting
New York, NY – On June 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., EDT, John Kennedy, President of Jewelers’ Security Alliance conversed with Michelle Graff, Editor-in-Chief of National Jeweler, about the advice JSA had offered following a weekend of riots and looting in cities across the country. Click within to watch the webinar.
Looters target jewelry stores across the country
Several jewelry stores across the country have been targeted by looters. Click within to see footage of some of the stores.
JSA CRIME ALERT: SECURITY ADVICE IN CASE OF RIOTING AND LOOTING
New York, NY – On May 31, 2020, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance released a crime alert on Security Advice in Case of Rioting and Looting. Click within to heed the advice.
JSA Webinar on Store Re-openings and Covid-19
New York, NY - On May 27, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, John Kennedy, President of Jewelers’ Security Alliance, offered live, online advice on security for store re-openings. Click within to watch the recorded webinar.
MAN BELIEVED TO BE LOOTER SHOT DEAD DURING RIOT – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
On 5/27/20, at approximately 9:05 p.m., a jewelry pawn shop owner shot and killed a
DISTRICT ATTORNEY FINDS OFFICER’S USE OF FORCE JUSTIFIED – AUSTIN, TX
On 5/27/20, the office of the Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore concluded its review
JSA WEBINAR ON STORE RE-OPENINGS & COVID-19 – NEW YORK, NY
On 5/27/20, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, John Kennedy, President of Jewelers' Security Alliance offered live,
SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER $150K SMASH & GRAB – TRACY, CA
Two men who are believed to have worn N95 masks during a smash & grab
TWO THIEVES IDENTIFIED AFTER $69K THEFT – LANCASTER, PA
East Lampeter Township police have issued arrest warrants for Danilo Enrique Carrasco-Velazquez, 56 and Patricia
TWO ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY – BRENTWOOD, CA
On 5/15/20, the Brentwood Police Department arrested two suspects who attempted to burglarize a jewelry
SUBJECT WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED BURGLARY – BABYLON, NY
The Suffolk County Police recently announced that they are looking for a subject who attempted
Three suspects arrested following violent robbery
Several suspects took part in a robbery in which a guard was shot.
NEW HEARING ORDERED FOLLOWING LENGTHY SENTENCE – EBENSBURG, PA
Late last week, a Pennsylvania Superior Court ordered a new sentencing for a man who
3 ROBBERS NAMED; 1 WROTE A LETTER OF APOLOGY TO GUARD – AUSTIN, TX
The Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI) has named the three suspects accused of committing
GRAB AND RUN – KENNEWICK, WA
On 3/17/2024, at 6:55 p.m. a male approached the jewelry store as the store team was closing for the night, carrying a large, empty bag. The subject approached a gold jewelry spinner on the countertop near the lease line, placed the bag over the gold jewelry spinner, and ran from the location with the spinner [Read More]
Man accused in Texas jewelry store heist arrested in Palm Coast, FL
Above : Asdrubal Rodriguez, 35 PALM COAST, Florida.� – March 14, 2024 – A man who is accused of robbing a Texas jewelry store of a significant value in jewelry was arrested in Palm Coast this week, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Deputies said when Asdrubal Rodriguez, 35, was pulled over, approximately [Read More]
Santa Barbara Police Arrest Suspected Jewelry Store Thief with Loaded Gun
Santa Barbara, California -March 18, 2024 – Detectives with the Santa Barbara Police Department have arrested a suspect in a string of recent crimes targeting local jewelry stores. According to police spokesperson Ethan Ragsdale, one robbery and two grand thefts/burglaries occurred at three jewelry stores in Santa Barbara between February and March. The total value [Read More]
Bridgeport, CT- 2 arrests made, 3rd on the way, following violent robbery of Bridgeport jewelry store.
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – When it�s all said and done, Bridgeport police expect to have three people in custody for what they described as a violent armed robbery at a jewelry store in the city. So far, they said they arrested 38-year-old Jermaine Ogrinc on Wednesday and 32-year-old Adam Buster on March 15. The third [Read More]
Man arrested who was wanted on multiple warrants also robbed jewelry store and teen
LINCOLN, Neb.- March 14, 2024 – Lincoln Police are hopeful that two robberies have been solved after arresting a man on multiple warrants. On Wednesday, officers took 23-year-old Rolando Camareno into custody on five county warrants, two of which regard felony theft and burglary. Camareno was also a suspect in two robberies between 2023 and [Read More]
THEFT – VICTORVILLE, CA
On 3/14/2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a jewelry kiosk experienced a merchandise theft. Upon the male subject’s initial approach to the kiosk at approximately 1:45 p.m., he was accompanied with a female and children, and asked to view various rings. After the male subject applied and was declined for the company credit card and insurance, [Read More]
Live Headlines
- 1 suspect arrested, and 1 wanted following shooting at jewelry store
- GRAB AND RUN – BLUFFTON, SC
- Brown Security Solutions
- DISTRACTION THEFT – JACKSONVILLE, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – STATEN ISLAND, NY
- WACO, TX – ROBBERY
- GRAB AND RUN – TUKWILA, WA
- ARMED ROBBERY – GASTONIA, NC
- Jeweler shoots and kills 2 robbers
- SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL
Above : Asdrubal Rodriguez, 35
PALM COAST, Florida.� - March 14, 2024 - A man who is accused of robbing a Texas jewelry store of a significant value in jewelry was arrested in Palm Coast this week, according to the Flagler ...
- March 19, 2024
Above : Asdrubal Rodriguez, 35
PALM COAST, Florida.� - March 14, 2024 - A man who is accused of robbing a Texas jewelry st ...
Santa Barbara, California -March 18, 2024 - Detectives with the Santa Barbara Police Department have arrested a suspect in a string of recent crimes targeting local jewelry stores.
According to police spokesperson Ethan Ragsdale, one robbery and two grand thefts/burglaries occurred at three jewe ...
- March 20, 2024
Santa Barbara, California -March 18, 2024 - Detectives with the Santa Barbara Police Department have arrested a suspect in a string of recent crimes targeting local jewelry stores.
According to po ...
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - When it�s all said and done, Bridgeport police expect to have three people in custody for what they described as a violent armed robbery at a jewelry store in the city.
So far, they said they arrested 38-year-old Jermaine Ogrinc on Wednesday and 32-year-old Adam ...
- March 22, 2024
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - When it�s all said and done, Bridgeport police expect to have three people in custody for what they described as a violent armed robbery at a jewelry store in the cit ...
LINCOLN, Neb.- March 14, 2024 - Lincoln Police are hopeful that two robberies have been solved after arresting a man on multiple warrants. On Wednesday, officers took 23-year-old Rolando Camareno into custody on five county warrants, two of which regard felony theft and burglary. Camareno was a ...
- March 25, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb.- March 14, 2024 - Lincoln Police are hopeful that two robberies have been solved after arresting a man on multiple warrants. On Wednesday, officers took 23-year-old Rolando Camareno ...
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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – September 20, 2024 - A man was
GRAB AND RUN THEFT- FAIRFIEW HEIGHTS, IL
On 09/17/24, at 11:30 a.m., a lone male subject approached
ATTEMPTED SIDEWALL ENTRY BURGLARY – ORANGE COUNTY, NY
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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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