January 2, 2026
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- GRAB AND RUN – MEBANE, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – ROCHESTER, NY
- ATTEMPTED BURGLARY – ENGLEWOOD, CO
- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – GRAB AND RUN
- GRAB AND RUN – LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH
- Grab and run thief wanted for at least 11 thefts; JSA Offers reward
- Suspect sentenced to prison for sophisticated multi-million dollar burglary
- Subject wanted for sneak theft
- GRAB AND RUN – MARLBOROUGH, MA
- 10 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab and use of bear spray
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FINGERPRINTS LEAD POLICE TO ARREST – TRUMBULL, CT
On 3/22/20, Trumbull police arrested 25-year-old Brandon McLaughlin for stealing a $12,000 gold necklace from
TWO JEWELRY STORES RAMMED – ROSWELL, NM
On 3/21/20, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers from the Roswell Police Department responded to a
BURGLARY – SAN ANTONIO, TX
On 3/19/20, at approximately 5:15 a.m., two subjects broke a jewelry store's display window. It
Webinar with John Kennedy, president, Jewelers Security Alliance and Michelle Graff, editor-in-chief, National Jeweler
New York, NY – On March 20, 2020, at 2:00 p.m., John Kennedy, president of the Jewelers Security Alliance and Michelle Graff, editor-in-chief of National Jeweler conversed on a webinar about protecting your store during the current coronavirus outbreak. Click within to listen to the webinar!
Store security, safe teleworking in the time of COVID-19
New York, NY – On March 19, 2020, Michelle Graff of National Jeweler wrote an article outlining JSA president John Kennedy’s recommendations for safety and security during COVID-19. Click within to gain guidance during this challenging time.
Protecting a jewelry store against crime during COVID-19
New York, NY – On March 19, 2020, Rob Bates of JCK Online published an article featuring crime prevention recommendations by John Kennedy, president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance. Click within to heed the timely advice.
Beloved jeweler Mark Vuono murdered in store; suspects arrested
Mark Vuono, 69, was shot and killed during a robbery.
Subjects from $1.3 million burglary captured on video
Bronx, NY - On March 31, 2020, shortly before 3:00 a.m., four burglars gained entry to a jewelry store. Click within to learn how.
Homeland Security Investigations Advises on COVID-19 Fraud
New York, NY – April 29, 2020 – Homeland Security Investigations have offered advice on some of the steps you can take to stop COVID-19 fraud. Click within to be informed!
Armed robber wore surgical mask!
Greenwich, CT – On March 18, 2020, a subject wearing a surgical mask used a gun to smash a glass case at a jewelry store. Click within to see the subject.
Burglars stole bags of gold
Istanbul, Turkey – On March 30, 2020 the Daily Sabah reported that a group of burglars recently climbed on top of the roof of a marketplace. The subjects then broke into a jewelry shop.ÂÂ
Suspect confessed to burglary & blamed crime on drug addiction
Spring Hill, Fl – On March 18, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m.. Hernando County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a man throwing bricks at a front window of a jewelry store.
Subjects allegedly stole $7,000 worth of jewelry
New Roads, LA – On March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:45 p.m., a male and female subject were suspected of stealing wedding rings and bridal sets. Click within to see the subjects.
Sydney jewelry store burglarized
Sydney, Australia – On March 19, 2020, shortly after 3:20 a.m., three subjects armed with hammers and baseball bats smashed the front doors of a jewelry store.ÂÂ
TWO ATTEMPTED ROBBERIES IN SAME DAY – RICHMOND & ROSENBERG TX
On 3/18/20, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store in Richmond, TX
Subjects wanted for theft
Hazel Green, AL – On March 15, 2020, two male subjects and a female subject entered a department store and proceeded to steal $2,700 worth of jewelry.ÂÂ
Miami burglary ring monitored social media before stealing jewelry
Miami, FL - On February 18, 2020, ten suspects from an organized burglary ring were arrested. One of the groups ringleaders was accused of stealing from a high-end celebrity jeweler.
BURGLARY – LAS VEGAS, NV
On 3/17/20, at approximately 4:00 a.m., several subjects broke a side door to gain entry
SUSPECT TRIED TO EAT DEBIT CARD – LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLÂÂ
On 3/9/20, Orange County police arrested 27-year-old Jose Herrera, who is alleged to have purchased
Married couple arrested following $800,000 jewelry store heist
Brooklyn, NY – On March 12, 2020, Patrick and Ernestine Preville were arrested and charged with grand larceny for their involvement in a brazen crime that occurred on February 23, 2020.ÂÂ
Subject shot by store employee in attempted robbery.
Chicago, IL – February 24, 2024 – Shortly before 11:00 a.m. a male subject began to smash into a jewelry store’s display case. An employee of the store then responded with force. Joe Hiti of Audacy wrote the following about the incident: The footage shows the attempted robber walking into the store and perusing for [Read More]
$86K in packages stolen from Sacramento-area jeweler intercepted, 2 arrested
VALLEJO, CA – February 14, 2024 – Two people were arrested after authorities said they intercepted three stolen packages in transit, valued at about $86,000, belonging to a Sacramento-area jeweler. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said its Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) investigated the theft that happened on January 12. Deputies said they learned a suspect, [Read More]
ARMED ROBBERY – OCALA, FL
On 2/20/2024, a jewelry store experienced a gunpoint robbery. The robber made off with a significant amount of merchandise. No one was hurt. Ocala police officials said the store was robbed shortly before 6:45 p.m. Authorities said a man entered the store armed with a gun and told employees to get into the bathroom. The [Read More]
Riverside, California smash-and-grab robbers steal thousands in jewelry as owner opens fire
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – February 19, 2024 – Two robbers got away with thousands of dollars in jewelry in a brazen smash-and-grab even as the Riverside store’s owner chased them off with gunfire. The incident was captured on surveillance video Saturday morning.. The two masked subjects are seen casually walking into the jewelry store, apparently getting [Read More]
BURGLAR ARRESTED – THOMASVILLE, NC
On 2/21/2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Thomasville, NC Police Officers responded to a jewelry store after hearing of a breaking and entering in progress. The 911 call indicated that a male subject broke into the side window of a jewelry store and was observed leaving the jewelry store in a car a short time later. [Read More]
Suspect Hits Victim with Vehicle After Stealing Jewelry and Fleeing; Suspect Later Taken into Custody
YUCAIPA, CA- On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, a male suspect entered a business and requested to look at jewelry from behind the counter. The clerk displayed several items to the suspect and assisted other patrons at the same time. As the other patrons were leaving, the suspect gathered the jewelry and ran from the store [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN – MEBANE, NC
- DISTRACTION THEFT – ROCHESTER, NY
- ATTEMPTED BURGLARY – ENGLEWOOD, CO
- POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – GRAB AND RUN
- GRAB AND RUN – LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH
- Grab and run thief wanted for at least 11 thefts; JSA Offers reward
- Suspect sentenced to prison for sophisticated multi-million dollar burglary
- Subject wanted for sneak theft
- GRAB AND RUN – MARLBOROUGH, MA
- 10 subjects wanted for gunpoint smash and grab and use of bear spray
Chicago, IL - February 24, 2024 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. a male subject began to smash into a jewelry store's display case. An employee of the store then responded with force. Joe Hiti of Audacy wrote the following about the incident:
The footage shows the attempted robber walking into th ...
- February 27, 2024
Chicago, IL - February 24, 2024 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. a male subject began to smash into a jewelry store's display case. An employee of the store then responded with force. Joe Hiti of Auda ...
VALLEJO, CA - February 14, 2024 - Two people were arrested after authorities said they intercepted three stolen packages in transit, valued at about $86,000, belonging to a Sacramento-area jeweler.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said its Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) investigat ...
- February 21, 2024
VALLEJO, CA - February 14, 2024 - Two people were arrested after authorities said they intercepted three stolen packages in transit, valued at about $86,000, belonging to a Sacramento-area jeweler.
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On 2/20/2024, a jewelry store experienced a gunpoint robbery. The robber made off with a significant amount of merchandise. No one was hurt.
Ocala police officials said the store was robbed shortly before 6:45 p.m. Authorities said a man entered the store armed with a gun and told employees to g ...
- February 21, 2024
On 2/20/2024, a jewelry store experienced a gunpoint robbery. The robber made off with a significant amount of merchandise. No one was hurt.
Ocala police officials said the store was robbed shortl ...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - February 19, 2024 - Two robbers got away with thousands of dollars in jewelry in a brazen smash-and-grab even as the Riverside store's owner chased them off with gunfire.
The incident was captured on surveillance video Saturday morning..
The two masked subjects are seen ca ...
- February 21, 2024
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - February 19, 2024 - Two robbers got away with thousands of dollars in jewelry in a brazen smash-and-grab even as the Riverside store's owner chased them off with gunfire.
The i ...
YUCAIPA, CA- On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, a male suspect entered a business and requested to look at jewelry from behind the counter. The clerk displayed several items to the suspect and assisted other patrons at the same time. As the other patrons were leaving, the suspect gathered the jewelry ...
- February 21, 2024
YUCAIPA, CA- On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, a male suspect entered a business and requested to look at jewelry from behind the counter. The clerk displayed several items to the suspect and assisted ...
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SUBJECTS WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB ROBBERY – RED BANK, NJ
On 9/3/2024, at approximately 1:07 p.m., police received a call
Beloit Police looking for suspects after alleged jewelry thefts
Beloit, WI - August 28, 2024 - Police released images
2 Teens, 5 Adults Convicted of South Bay Jewelry Store Robbery
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA  August 28, 2024 - Seven suspects,
Subject sought in distraction theft of Sapphire Ring
Brentwood, TN - July 2, 2024 - At approximately 4:00
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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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