January 2, 2026
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- GRAB & RUN – ALBANY, NY
- 5 subjects wanted for brazen smash & grab
- One Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Robbery of CT Jeweler
- GRAB AND RUN – STREETWATER, FL
- SMASH & GRAB – WESTMINSTER, CA
- GRAB AND RUN – TRUMBULL, CT
- Don’t Leave Jewelry in the Car, JSA Reminds Traveling Salespeople
- GRAB & RUN – SUMTER, SC
- GRAB & RUN – ELYRIA, OH
- Security guard fires shots at grab & run thief
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GUNPOINT ROBBERY – ALPINE, CA
On 8/20/19, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
POWER CUT – FAIRFIELD, CT
On 8/11/19, between 3:00 a.m., and 4:00 a.m., a retail jeweler received a call from
POWER CUT – DARIEN, CT
On 8/10/19, a jewelry store experienced several alarm activation signals overnight. Police responded each time
Video: Jeweler tussles with robbers
Santa Monica, CA – On 8/15/19, at approximately 11:36 a.m., a jewelry store owner confronted two subjects attempting to commit a smash and grab robbery.
GRAB AND RUN – SAN DIEGO, CA
On 8/19/19, at approximately 11:55 a.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and asked
GRAB AND RUN – RIVERDALE, CA
On 8/15/19, at approximately 12:45 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and inquired about
SMASH & GRAB – NEW PORT RICHEY, FL
On 8/15/19, at approximately 12:55 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry showcase inside a
Jewelry store owner fires at robbers
Phenix, AL – On August 14, 2019, at approximately 12:30 p.m., two subjects committed a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store. The store’s owner then fired shots at the robbers. Click within to learn more.
DISTRACTION THEFT – AKRON, OH
On 8/13/19, at approximately 8:33 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and
ROBBERS SENTENCED – MCALLEN, TX
On 8/14/19, a second suspect pleaded guilty for his involvement in an attempted robbery of
Suspect arrested following robbery
Phoenix, AZ – On August 11, 2019, at approximately 1:00 p.m., 31-year-old Edward Ahumada, and his accomplice smashed a glass jewelry display case with a metal tool.
SUSPECT SENTENCED – GRAND RAPIDS, MI
On 8/10/19, 28-year-old Demetrius Eugene Woodson was sentenced to two years in prison by a
GRAB AND RUN – ARLINGTON, TX
On 8/6/19, at approximately 12:21 p.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and inquired
GRAB AND RUN – MANCHESTER, CT
On 8/5/19, at approximately 12:10 p.m., a male subject approached a kiosk and requested to
GRAB AND RUN – BAYTOWN, TX
On 8/3/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a Black male entered a jewelry store and inquired
Violent Gunpoint Robbery
Santa Barbara, CA – On August 3, 2019, a brazen gunpoint robbery occurred at a jewelry store. Click within to learn more.
Power-Cutting Burglars Reach the Northeast!
Morris Plains, NJ – On July 27, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., three subjects cut power to a jewelry store.
GRAB & RUN – VERO BEACH, FL
On 8/1/19, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
5 Suspects indicted following armed robbery
Waco, TX – On October 26, 2023, five suspects were indicted following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Waco, TX. A grand jury in McLennan County indicted 42-year-old John Rainwater, with an enhanced aggravated robbery charge, for robbery at a jewelry store on June 17, 2023. In that robbery, Rainwater is being accused [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – PEMBROKE PINES, FL
On 10/29/23, a male and female entered a jewelry store at 4:43 p.m., walked around the store, then asked for assistance at the gold showcase. The male subject was interested in gold chains and bracelets, and the sales associate presented a number of options, but the subject wasn�t interested. Finally, he asked to see a [Read More]
Suspect arrested following gunpoint robbery
Greenwich, CT – On October 28, 2023 at approximately 3:43 p.m., 19-yer-old Edgardo Bautista-Gallardo was arrested after he allegedly committed an armed robbery at a jewelry store. Bautista-Gallardo entered the jewelry store and asked to see jewelry, while wearing a makeup and a wig. After the jewelry was shown, he allegedly brandished a gun and [Read More]
SMASH AND GRAB – EASTVALE, CA
On 10/24/23, at 1:09 p.m., a jewelry store experienced an attempted armed robbery/smash & grab. As a silver Toyota Camry backed into a parking space immediately in front of this off-mall location, three hooded, masked, and gloved subjects exited the vehicle and approached the store�s front entrance carrying white tall kitchen style trash cans. As [Read More]
Viral Smash & Grab Robber, Arrested for Homicide After Victim’s Body Found Floating in Barrel
Malibu, CA – On October 3, 2023, two men identified as 37-year-old Joshua Lee Simmons and 41-year-old Dennis Eugene Vance, were arrested for the murder of Javonnta Marshann Murphy. On July 31, 2023, Murphy’s body was found in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Muphy’s cause of death was found to be a gunshot [Read More]
Suspect arrested after dressing as Mannequin to steal jewelry
Warsaw, Poland – On October 18, 2023, the Warsaw Police announced that a 22-year-old male suspect has been arrested for pretending to be a mannequin in a storefront. The suspect stood for hours in the store’s window without moving. The featured image shows the suspect standing motionless while he is holding a bag in his [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB & RUN – ALBANY, NY
- 5 subjects wanted for brazen smash & grab
- One Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Robbery of CT Jeweler
- GRAB AND RUN – STREETWATER, FL
- SMASH & GRAB – WESTMINSTER, CA
- GRAB AND RUN – TRUMBULL, CT
- Don’t Leave Jewelry in the Car, JSA Reminds Traveling Salespeople
- GRAB & RUN – SUMTER, SC
- GRAB & RUN – ELYRIA, OH
- Security guard fires shots at grab & run thief
Waco, TX - On October 26, 2023, five suspects were indicted following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Waco, TX.
A grand jury in McLennan County indicted 42-year-old John Rainwater, with an enhanced aggravated robbery charge, for robbery at a jewelry store on June 17, 2023. In that robbery ...
- October 27, 2023
Waco, TX - On October 26, 2023, five suspects were indicted following an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Waco, TX.
A grand jury in McLennan County indicted 42-year-old John Rainwater, with an ...
Greenwich, CT - On October 28, 2023 at approximately 3:43 p.m., 19-yer-old Edgardo Bautista-Gallardo was arrested after he allegedly committed an armed robbery at a jewelry store.
Bautista-Gallardo entered the jewelry store and asked to see jewelry, while wearing a makeup and a wig. After the je ...
- November 4, 2023
Greenwich, CT - On October 28, 2023 at approximately 3:43 p.m., 19-yer-old Edgardo Bautista-Gallardo was arrested after he allegedly committed an armed robbery at a jewelry store.
Bautista-Gallard ...
Malibu, CA - On October 3, 2023, two men identified as 37-year-old Joshua Lee Simmons and 41-year-old Dennis Eugene Vance, were arrested for the murder of Javonnta Marshann Murphy.
On July 31, 2023, Murphy's body was found in a barrel at Malibu Lagoon State Beach. Muphy's cause of death was fou ...
- October 30, 2023
Malibu, CA - On October 3, 2023, two men identified as 37-year-old Joshua Lee Simmons and 41-year-old Dennis Eugene Vance, were arrested for the murder of Javonnta Marshann Murphy.
On July 31, 20 ...
Warsaw, Poland - On October 18, 2023, the Warsaw Police announced that a 22-year-old male suspect has been arrested for pretending to be a mannequin in a storefront. The suspect stood for hours in the store's window without moving.
The featured image shows the suspect standing motionless while h ...
- October 24, 2023
Warsaw, Poland - On October 18, 2023, the Warsaw Police announced that a 22-year-old male suspect has been arrested for pretending to be a mannequin in a storefront. The suspect stood for hours in th ...
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Subjects in violent armed robbery of Jewelry Store apprehended in El Paso, TX
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Subject sought in theft of gold chain during grab and run theft
Hot Springs, Arkansas - On July 12, 2024, the subject
Suspect arrested in Garden City, KS after armed robbery of jewelry store and restaurant
Garden City, KS - July 6, 2024 - A 49-year-old
Father’s Day jewelry heist hits West Hollywood shop, 2 safes cleaned out.
West Hollywood, CA - Sometime between June 17th and 18th
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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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