January 2, 2026
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- GRAB AND RUN – MEDFORD, OR
- GRAB & RUN – PEMBROKE PINES, FL
- JSA RELEASES 2021 ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
- ROBBERY – DAYTONA BEACH, FL
- ARMED ROBBERY – KERMAN, CA
- GRAB AND RUN – GRAND RAPIDS, MI
- Wanted for stealing necklace
- GRAB AND RUN – DUNWOODY, GA
- SNEAK THEFT – DAYTON, OH
- 7 Robbers steal more than $1 million worth of jewelry in 60 seconds
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DIAMOND SWITCH – AVENTURA, FL
On 12/26/19, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
Jeweler fires shots at burglar on Christmas Eve
Sherman, TX – On December 24, 2019, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a jeweler awoke to the sound of glass shattering in his jewelry store. The jeweler used his gun to fire three shots at the burglar. Click within to learn more.
Smash & grab robbery mistaken for active shooter
Montebello, CA – On December 23, 2019, at approximately 5:20 p.m., several subjects committed a smash & grab robbery at a mall. The incident was initially mistaken for an active shooter event.
DROP OF BLOOD ON COUNTER LEADS TO ARREST – JUPITER, FL
In December 2019, 34-year-old Peter Baptise was arrested for his involvement in a jewelry store
SUSPECT SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON – MEMPHIS, TN
On 12/20/19, 24-year-old Jesse Slade, was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing and killing
DIAMOND SWITCH – SUNRISE, FL
On 12/18/19, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
SUSPECT PLEADS GUILTY TO JEWELRY STORE ROBBERY – HAMMOND, IN
Last week, 29-year-old Darren S. Bell, pleaded guilty to armed robbery. On 1/25/19, at approximately
Jeweler targeted in home invasion
Dalworthington Gardens, TX – On December 16, 2019, at approximately 5:45 p.m., two masked men broke into a home while a woman was inside by herself. The subjects tied her up. When the woman’s husband came home, the subjects hit him over the head with a baseball bat and proceeded to tie him up as well. Click within to learn more.
Armed robber caught on camera
Bethesda, MD – On December 13, 2019, at approximately 5:46 p.m., three subjects committed an armed robbery of a jewelry store which resulted in a loss of $60,000 worth of jewelry.
NOTORIOUS THIEF SENTENCED TO HOUSE ARREST – ATLANTA, GAÂÂ
Earlier this month, 86-year-old Doris Payne was arrested after she stole a $2,000 necklace from
Jeweler’s pursuit leads to subject brandishing weapon
Yelm, WA – On December 11, 2019, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a subject fled from a jewelry store with a diamond ring. The owner then pursued the subject. Click within to learn how the event unfolded.ÂÂ
DISTRACTION THEFT – FINDLAY, OH
On 12/11/19, at approximately 3:09 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store. They were assisted
Safe cracking expert arrested after 23 burglaries & $16M in stolen jewelry
He scouted up to 200 jewelry stores & stole $16 million worth of jewelry.
GRAB & RUN – DALY CITY, CA
On 12/11/19, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and eventually
GUNPOINT SMASH & GRAB – CHARLOTTE, N.C.
On 12/10/19,� at approximately 5:54 p.m., three men wearing hoods and bandanas entered a jewelry
GUNPOINT SMASH & GRAB – NATIONAL CITY, CA
On 12/10/19, at approximately 5:30 p.m., four masked men robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint.
GRAB & RUN – IRVING, TXÂÂ
On 12/8/19, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
Daughter of kidnapped jeweler recounts fathers experience
Costa Mesa, CA – On December 4, 2019, a jeweler was kidnapped. He was later found bound with duct tape. Click within to learn how the crime transpired.
THEFT – FOLSOM, CA
On 12/7/19, at approximately 12:50 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked
Exclusive: Queens, NY jewelry store owner recovering after being shot during violent robbery describes events.
QUEENS, N.Y. – December 15, 2023 – Screams of terror could be heard from a jewelry store as masked gunmen ransacked and robbed the Queens store Tuesday evening. The owner’s wife was brutishly thrown to the ground in a life-or-death attempt to fight back. Her husband, meanwhile, was wrestling the other men when he was [Read More]
Trigger-happy crook charged in Brooklyn for six robberies, two carjackings: Feds
New York, NY- December 20, 2023 – A trigger-happy robber was busted after a string of armed heists and carjackings � including one jewelry store stickup in which he shot out a glass partition and made off with a jewelry worth a significant monetary value, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn allege. Franco Alexander Peraza Navas, 30, [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – DOUGLASVILLE, GA
On 12/18/23, at approximately 11:35 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location and began looking at merchandise. A team member assisted the male, who expressed interest in earrings and a necklace. The male asked to see the items together to see how they [Read More]
Man accused of stealing jewelry from Fairfield store
FAIRFIELD, CT. (WTNH) � Fairfield police have arrested a suspect who allegedly stole jewelry from a jewelry store in November, according to authorities. On Nov. 29, Fairfield police responded to a glass break alarm at a jewelry store. Upon arrival at the scene, an officer observed a vehicle leaving the parking lot but was unable [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – CHARLOTTE, NC
On 12/11/23, at 4:20 p.m. a subject went into a jewelry store, then went to the display case containing high-end watches. He asked the team member if the store took debit and credit cards. He said that he was interested in a particular watch, but wanted to know how it looked with the bracelet that [Read More]
Manchester, NH- Arrests made in 2 jewelry store thefts: UPDATE
Manchester, NH – December 13, 2023 – Manchester Police have made arrests in connection with two jewelry store thefts that happened last month. The first was on November 20, 2023. According to an employee, a man walked into the store and asked to see a gold chain. While viewing the jewelry, he took the chain [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN – MEDFORD, OR
- GRAB & RUN – PEMBROKE PINES, FL
- JSA RELEASES 2021 ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
- ROBBERY – DAYTONA BEACH, FL
- ARMED ROBBERY – KERMAN, CA
- GRAB AND RUN – GRAND RAPIDS, MI
- Wanted for stealing necklace
- GRAB AND RUN – DUNWOODY, GA
- SNEAK THEFT – DAYTON, OH
- 7 Robbers steal more than $1 million worth of jewelry in 60 seconds
QUEENS, N.Y. - December 15, 2023 - Screams of terror could be heard from a jewelry store as masked gunmen ransacked and robbed the Queens store Tuesday evening.
The owner's wife was brutishly thrown to the ground in a life-or-death attempt to fight back. Her husband, meanwhile, was wrestling th ...
- December 15, 2023
QUEENS, N.Y. - December 15, 2023 - Screams of terror could be heard from a jewelry store as masked gunmen ransacked and robbed the Queens store Tuesday evening.
The owner's wife was brutishly thr ...
New York, NY- December 20, 2023 - A trigger-happy robber was busted after a string of armed heists and carjackings � including one jewelry store stickup in which he shot out a glass partition and made off with a jewelry worth a significant monetary value, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn al ...
- December 20, 2023
New York, NY- December 20, 2023 - A trigger-happy robber was busted after a string of armed heists and carjackings � including one jewelry store stickup in which he shot out a glass partitio ...
FAIRFIELD, CT. (WTNH) � Fairfield police have arrested a suspect who allegedly stole jewelry from a jewelry store in November, according to authorities.
On Nov. 29, Fairfield police responded to a glass break alarm at a jewelry store. Upon arrival at the scene, an officer observed a vehicle ...
- December 15, 2023
FAIRFIELD, CT. (WTNH) � Fairfield police have arrested a suspect who allegedly stole jewelry from a jewelry store in November, according to authorities.
On Nov. 29, Fairfield police responded ...
Manchester, NH - December 13, 2023 - Manchester Police have made arrests in connection with two jewelry store thefts that happened last month. The first was on November 20, 2023. According to an employee, a man walked into the store and asked to see a gold chain. While viewing the jewelry, he took ...
- December 13, 2023
Manchester, NH - December 13, 2023 - Manchester Police have made arrests in connection with two jewelry store thefts that happened last month. The first was on November 20, 2023. According to an empl ...
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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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$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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