January 2, 2026
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- GRAB AND RUN – CLEVELAND, OH
- Subjects pepper sprayed employees, and commited smash & grab
- GRAB & RUN – CHESAPEAKE, VA
- VICTIM SHOOTS HIMSELF IN LEG DURING ROBBERY – BRONX, NY
- Smash & grab robber accidently pepper sprayed himself
- Employee of jewelry company stole $2.8 million from employer
- GRAB AND RUN – COLONIAL PARK, PA
- Subject wanted for gunpoint robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – AURORA, OH
- Armed men rob jewelry boutique, flee on motorcycles
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GRAB & RUN – MACON, GA
On 10/28/19, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and looked
DIAMOND SWITCH – LOMBARD, IL
On 10/26/19, at approximately 4:14 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and requested
JUDGE REBUKES TEEN ROBBERS – ST. CLAIR COUNTY, MI
On 10/23/19, three teenage suspects were sentenced for their involvement in a smash & grab
GRAB & RUN – SARASOTA, FL
On 10/21/19, at approximately 7:20 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
Suspect conceals stolen ring in body
Manteca, CA – On October 19, 2019, a would-be jewelry buyer stole a ring valued at more than $100,000. Click within to learn how he concealed the ring.
GRAB & RUN – SPRINGFIELD, MO
On 10/21/19, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a subject approached the jewelry store kiosk and stated
Suspect arrested after $50,000 jewelry theft
Goodlettsville, TN – On September 26, 2019, a jewelry store’s loss prevention officer was informed that almost $50,000 in jewelry was missing from the store.ÂÂ
DISTRACTION THEFT – ARLINGTON, VA
On 10/19/19, at approximately 6:58 p.m., six subjects entered a jewelry store within a short
DIAMOND SWITCH – WOODBRIDGE, VA
On 10/16/19, at approximately 2:25 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and stated that
SMASH & GRAB – TEXAS CITY, TX
On 10/15/19, at approximately 6:18 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry store’s front door
GRAB & RUN – ALTOONA, PA
On 10/13/19, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and requested to
SMASH & GRAB – JOLIET, IL
On 10/9/19, at approximately 4:43 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store and walked
GRAB AND RUN – DENVER, CO
On 10/9/19, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
SMASH & GRAB – ROSENBURG, TX
On 10/8/19, at approximately 4:24 p.m., three subjects wearing hoodies entered a jewelry store and
HOUSTON, TX – GRAB & RUN
On 10/6/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
Smash & Grab Robbers Arrested
Kalamazoo, MI – On October 5, 2019, two suspects were involved in a smash and grab robbery of a retail jewelry store.ÂÂ
Fort Wayne PD needs help identifying person of interest in jewelry store theft
Fort Wayne, IN – November 21, 2023 – The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public�s help identifying a person of interest in a jewelry store theft that occurred on November 13, 2023. Police say a male subject went into the store around noon, and asked to see some items. Police said while [Read More]
Man Arrested for Pawning Counterfeit high-end Watches in Naples, Fl.
Naples, FL – November 21, 2023 – A man has been arrested for attempting to pawn a fake high-end watch at a Southwest Florida pawn shop last week. Police say the suspect, identified as Olgierd Wielecki, first pawned a counterfeit watch for $7,000 at a pawn shop in Naples on September 29th. The scheme was [Read More]
Two women wanted for theft of high-end watches in Boulder, CO
Boulder, Colorado – Boulder Police are attempting to identify two women who stole two high-end watches from a jewelry store on November 11, 2023. The two women entered the store just before 1 p.m., and stole two watches before walking out. They were last seen getting into a car driven by an unknown man. Both [Read More]
Subjects ram SUV into jewelry store during heist, video shows
LOS ANGELES, CA – On November 18, 2023, a jewelry store was left picking up the pieces after a brazen vehicle smash burglary impacted their store. The incident was caught on video. Los Angeles police say officers responded to the jewelry store after a report came in around 1:48 a.m. Saturday. Multiple security cameras at the [Read More]
Mother-daughter duo sought in jewelry heist at Watsonville store
WATSONVILLE, CA. � Authorities in Santa Cruz County are searching for a mother-daughter duo suspected in a large jewelry heist at a store in Watsonville that was captured on camera. According to Watsonville Police, 53-year-old Onita Rostas and 30-year-old Steluta Lacatus are wanted in the theft, which took place at a store on September 11, [Read More]
Burglars target Forsyth County jewelry store in large heist
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. – A significant amount of jewelry was stolen in a burglary at a jewelry store in Forsyth County. Early Friday morning, subjects broke into the store. One individual smashed display cases, while the others grabbed high-end watches, engagement rings, and necklaces. They ran out the backdoor, loaded up the stolen items, and [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN – CLEVELAND, OH
- Subjects pepper sprayed employees, and commited smash & grab
- GRAB & RUN – CHESAPEAKE, VA
- VICTIM SHOOTS HIMSELF IN LEG DURING ROBBERY – BRONX, NY
- Smash & grab robber accidently pepper sprayed himself
- Employee of jewelry company stole $2.8 million from employer
- GRAB AND RUN – COLONIAL PARK, PA
- Subject wanted for gunpoint robbery
- GRAB AND RUN – AURORA, OH
- Armed men rob jewelry boutique, flee on motorcycles
Fort Wayne, IN - November 21, 2023 - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public�s help identifying a person of interest in a jewelry store theft that occurred on November 13, 2023.
Police say a male subject went into the store around noon, and asked to see some items. Pol ...
- November 21, 2023
Fort Wayne, IN - November 21, 2023 - The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking for the public�s help identifying a person of interest in a jewelry store theft that occurred on November 13, 2023 ...
Naples, FL - November 21, 2023 - A man has been arrested for attempting to pawn a fake high-end watch at a Southwest Florida pawn shop last week.
Police say the suspect, identified as Olgierd Wielecki, first pawned a counterfeit watch for $7,000 at a pawn shop in Naples on September 29th.
The ...
- November 21, 2023
Naples, FL - November 21, 2023 - A man has been arrested for attempting to pawn a fake high-end watch at a Southwest Florida pawn shop last week.
Police say the suspect, identified as Olgierd Wiel ...
Boulder, Colorado - Boulder Police are attempting to identify two women who stole two high-end watches from a jewelry store on November 11, 2023.
The two women entered the store just before 1 p.m., and stole two watches before walking out. They were last seen getting into a car driven by an unkn ...
- November 21, 2023
Boulder, Colorado - Boulder Police are attempting to identify two women who stole two high-end watches from a jewelry store on November 11, 2023.
The two women entered the store just before 1 p.m. ...
LOS ANGELES, CA - On November 18, 2023, a jewelry store was left picking up the pieces after a brazen vehicle smash burglary impacted their store. The incident was caught on video.
Los Angeles police say officers responded to the jewelry store after a report came in around 1:48 a.m. Saturda ...
- November 21, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CA - On November 18, 2023, a jewelry store was left picking up the pieces after a brazen vehicle smash burglary impacted their store. The incident was caught on video.
Los Angele ...
WATSONVILLE, CA. � Authorities in Santa Cruz County are searching for a mother-daughter duo suspected in a large jewelry heist at a store in Watsonville that was captured on camera.
According to Watsonville Police, 53-year-old Onita Rostas and 30-year-old Steluta Lacatus are wanted in the t ...
- November 21, 2023
WATSONVILLE, CA. � Authorities in Santa Cruz County are searching for a mother-daughter duo suspected in a large jewelry heist at a store in Watsonville that was captured on camera.
According ...
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. - A significant amount of jewelry was stolen in a burglary at a jewelry store in Forsyth County.
Early Friday morning, subjects broke into the store. One individual smashed display cases, while the others grabbed high-end watches, engagement rings, and necklaces.
They ran ...
- November 20, 2023
FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. - A significant amount of jewelry was stolen in a burglary at a jewelry store in Forsyth County.
Early Friday morning, subjects broke into the store. One individual smashed dis ...
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GRAB AND RUN – BEAVERCREEK, OH
On 7/30/24, at 6:40 p.m., a male subject entered a
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Philadelphia, PA - August 1, 2024 - Police are looking
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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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