January 2, 2026
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- Wanted for gunpoint robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – COLUMBUS, OH
- GRAB AND RUN – WOOSTER, OH
- 4 subjects wanted following $2 million smash & grab robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – ORANGEBURG, SC
- GRAB AND RUN – TAYLOR, MI
- BURGLARY – EASTVALE, CA
- Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
- Fundraiser following jewelry store worker’s shooting
- GRAB AND RUN – AUSTIN, TX
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GRAB & RUN – CAMDEN, SC
On 3/12/20, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and stated he
Burglary victims feel no support after $1 million burglary
Louisville, KY – On March 10, 2020, Wave 3 News documented a jewelry store’s owners attempts to receive assistance following their $1 million burglary.
Good samaritans help police to arrest smash & grab robbers
Citrus Park, FL – On March 7, 2020, shortly after 8:00 p.m., two suspects identified as Kawaun Martez Thompson, 23 and Willie James Harvey Junior, 25, took part in a smash & grab robbery at a jewelry store.
CREDIT FRAUD – PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
On 3/10/20, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a subject made two transactions at a jewelry kiosk
Smash & grab mistaken for shots fired
College Station, TX – On March 10, 2020 at approximately 1:22 p.m, College Station police responded to reports of shots fired. Click within to learn more.
SMASH & GRAB ROBBER SENTENCED – KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI
On 3/9/20, 20-year-old Devin Deshaun Harris was sentenced to prison for his involvement in a
Five burglars cut through drywall then burglarize jewelry store
Chicago, IL – On March 10, 2020, at approximately 1:52 a.m., five burglars gained access to a jewelry store after cutting through the drywall of an empty adjacent storefront. Click within to learn about what they targeted.
Security guards under investigation in Dresden jewel heist case
Dresden, Germany – On March 11, 2020, Lenore Fedow of the National Jeweler wrote an article regarding the burglary of Dresden’s Green Vault Museum.
DISTRACTION – EVERETT, WA
On 3/9/20, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a male and female subject went to a retail
JSA president John Kennedy interviewed for JCK Online’s Jewelry District Podcast
New York, NY – On March 2, 2020, JCK Online uploaded episode 13 of their Jewelry District podcast. This episode featured John J. Kennedy, president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance. Click within to hear the podcast.
GRAB & RUN – WESTLAND, MI
On 3/9/20, at approximately 6:55 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
GRAB AND RUN – HENDERSON, NV
On 3/7/20, at approximately 6:20 p.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to see
SNEAK THEFT – FULTONDALE, AL
On 3/2/20, at approximately 12:52 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store to
Burglars initially drill through wrong business
Central London – March 4, 2020 – Two Romanian nationals were recently sentenced to six years in prison for committing a burglary at a jewelry store.
SMASH & GRAB – BAYTOWN, TX
On 3/4/20, at approximately 5:56 p.m., four male subjects approached a jewelry store. Two of
GRAB & RUN – TULARE, CA
On 3/2/20, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began
BURGLARY – HUMBLE, TX
On 3/3/20, at approximately 3:50 a.m., subject(s) broke the front window to gain entry into
Robber with syringe escaped with a $100,000 watch
Melbourne, Australia – On February 5, 2020, a subject wearing a wig entered a jewelry store armed with a syringe. He proceeded to commit a smash and grab. After committing the crime, the subject escaped on a bicycle.
Arlington Heights Police Announce Arrest of Armed Robbery Suspect
Arlington Heights, IL – On February 8, 2024, the Arlington Heights Police Department announced the arrest of 40-year-old Michael G. Nichols, who was the second suspect arrested for an armed robbery of a jewelry store that occurred on January 25, 2023 in Arlington Heights, IL. In that incident, masked subjects entered the store with weapons, [Read More]
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY – FULLERTON, CA
On 2/7/24, three masked subjects stopped a dark-colored sedan in front of a jewelry store. The subjects then exited the vehicle. Investigators believe the subjects were armed with handguns. A security guard employed by the store fired at the three subjects as they approached the store. This resulted in the subjects fleeing from the scene. [Read More]
�Smash & Grab� Suspects Arrested in�Troy, Michigan
Troy, Michigan – On February 3, 2024, the Troy, Michigan Police Department made six arrests recently of suspects involved in �smash and grabs� at six jewelry stores in Michigan and Ohio. The suspects could be the group that did a recent robbery at the Lima Mall in early January. Five of the suspects have been [Read More]
Jeweler kidnapped after shooting, robbery at Gaston Co. jewelry store
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. – January 31, 2024 – A man was shot in the back during a robbery and kidnapping that began at his jewelry store in Gastonia on Wednesday night, officials said. Police investigated two scenes, one at the jewelry store, and another at the jeweler’s home. The two locations are about 15 minutes [Read More]
ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – PINEVILLE, NC
On 1/29/24, WCCB Charlotte reported that an attempted smash and grab occurred at a jewelry store in Pineville, NC. A subject reportedly tried to smash a jewelry store’s display case. Limited information was released. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
GRAB AND RUN – TACOMA, WA
On 1/28/2024. at approximately 12:40 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject entered the location and expressed interest in men�s diamond earrings. While having a client profile setup, the subject expressed interest in the earrings. Once the earrings were removed from the showcase and placed in front of [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Wanted for gunpoint robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – COLUMBUS, OH
- GRAB AND RUN – WOOSTER, OH
- 4 subjects wanted following $2 million smash & grab robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – ORANGEBURG, SC
- GRAB AND RUN – TAYLOR, MI
- BURGLARY – EASTVALE, CA
- Subjects wanted for smash and grab robbery
- Fundraiser following jewelry store worker’s shooting
- GRAB AND RUN – AUSTIN, TX
Arlington Heights, IL - On February 8, 2024, the Arlington Heights Police Department announced the arrest of 40-year-old Michael G. Nichols, who was the second suspect arrested for an armed robbery of a jewelry store that occurred on January 25, 2023 in Arlington Heights, IL.
In that incident, m ...
- February 10, 2024
Arlington Heights, IL - On February 8, 2024, the Arlington Heights Police Department announced the arrest of 40-year-old Michael G. Nichols, who was the second suspect arrested for an armed robbery o ...
Troy, Michigan - On February 3, 2024, the Troy, Michigan Police Department made six arrests recently of suspects involved in �smash and grabs� at six jewelry stores in Michigan and Ohio. The suspects could be the group that did a recent robbery at the Lima Mall in early January.
Fi ...
- February 8, 2024
Troy, Michigan - On February 3, 2024, the Troy, Michigan Police Department made six arrests recently of suspects involved in �smash and grabs� at six jewelry stores in Michigan and Ohio ...
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. - January 31, 2024 - A man was shot in the back during a robbery and kidnapping that began at his jewelry store in Gastonia on Wednesday night, officials said.
Police investigated two scenes, one at the jewelry store, and another at the jeweler's home. The two locations a ...
- February 1, 2024
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. - January 31, 2024 - A man was shot in the back during a robbery and kidnapping that began at his jewelry store in Gastonia on Wednesday night, officials said.
Police inves ...
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UPDATE: Police in Ellenton Florida make 2 arrests of getaway drivers after attempted robbery at Ellenton Outlet Mall, 2 suspects still on the run: MCSO
ELLENTON, FLORIDA - August 27, 2024 - Two out of
Three men facing federal charges for robbing Jewelry store of $500K in gold and silver
Lawrence, MA- August 22, 2024 - Three men are facing
Jewelry store worker fires shots at subjects during armed robbery
Dearborn, MI - August 7, 2024 - Masked robbers held
El Paso, TX- Suspect arrested in Jewlery store theft in El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX - August 26, 2024 - Police have
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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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