January 2, 2026
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- DISTRACTION THEFT – LONGVIEW, TX
- DISTRACTION THEFT – WOODBRIDGE, NJ
- GRAB AND RUN – NATIONAL CITY. CA
- GRAB & RUN – ST. LOUIS, MO
- Smash & Grab robbers escape with between $3 to $5 million worth of jewelry
- GUNPOINT ROBBERY – GLADSTONE, MO
- GRAB & RUN – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- 9 people held hostage during gunpoint smash & grab robbery
- FOUR SUBJECTS ARRESTED AFTER SMASH AND GRAB – GLENDALE, AZ
- SMASH & GRAB – LAUREL, MD
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What steps have you taken to secure your store from burglars?
Greensboro, NC – On July 30, 2019, the Southern Jewelry News published an article in response to the Jewelers’ Security Alliances nationwide burglary alert. The article outlines the best practices four jewelers have followed to prevent burglaries. Click within to learn more. ÂÂ
SNEAK THEFT – ELIZABETH, NJ
On 7/28/19, at approximately 1:02 p.m., a male subject inquired about Movado watches. While the
Jewelry maker pawns $1 million in stolen merchandise
Houston, TX – On July 5, 2019, 55-year-old jewelry maker Raul Hernandez, was arrested after he pawned $1 million of jewelry. He also pawned jewelry over 450 times.
GRAB AND RUN – EL PASO, TX
On 6/27/19, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store with a
ARMED ROBBERY – SOUTHERN PINES, NC
On 7/28/19, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and pointed
DISTRACTION THEFT – BOURBONAIS, IL
On 7/24/19, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store
GRAB AND RUN – HAYWARD, CA
On 7/25/19, at approximately 3:00 p.m., sales associate presented a men’s ring to a male
Brazen Smash & Grab Robbers Apprehended
New York, NY – On July 19, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store in Midtown Manhattan.
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – MIAMI, FL
On 7/24/19, at approximately 10:50 a.m., four masked subjects entered a jewelry store and proceeded
GRAB AND RUN – HURST, TX
On 7/23/19, at approximately 7:35 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and
DISTRACTION THEFT – PERU, IL
On 7/20/19, at approximately 12:52 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and requested to
GRAB AND RUN – VICTORVILLE, GA
On 7/19/19, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
SMASH & GRAB – FOREST PARK, GA
On 7/8/19, at approximately 11:47 a.m., two subjects entered a business that sells jewelry. One
DISTRACTION THEFT – MISHAWAKA, IN
On 7/14/19, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store
A car chase and shootout implicates notorious felon
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI – July 15, 2019 – Following a shootout and a car chase, the Grosse Point Police Department recently discovered a car in a lake. That car was registered to a man that has committed robberies at jewelry stores.
ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – WESTLAND, MI
On 7/14/19, at approximately 4:45 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store wearing gloves, masks,
GRAB AND RUN – FARMINGTON, CT
On 7/12/19, at approximately 4:00 p.m., a subject visited a retail jewelry store and asked
GRAB AND RUN – SAN MARCOS, TX
On 7/11/19, at approximately 8:40 p.m., a subject visited a jewelry store and informed associates
Subjects wanted for gunpoint robbery
Martinsville, VA – On October 24, 2023, shortly after 10:30 a.m., three Hispanic males entered a jewelry store wearing masks. The subjects detained employees at the back of the store, and when a customer entered the store, they were also detained. While the subjects had guns, and an image of one of them brandishing a [Read More]
SMASH AND GRAB – LAS CRUCES, NM
On 10/4/23, at 5:46 p.m., a smash and grab was reported to have occurred at a retail jewelry store. As the subject walked into the store to the gold chain showcase and after briefly stopping, he removed a hammer from inside of his sweat top and began banging on two of the showcases. Shortly after [Read More]
SPINNER THEFT – ELIZABETH, NJ
On 10/03/23, at approximately 4:38 p.m., a jewelry store reported a counter top spinner had been cut and the entire spinner was stolen. While two employees were helping guests, a male subject had cut the cable and placed the spinner on the floor. After making sure he wasn’t noticed, he placed a Walmart bag over [Read More]
DRYWALL ENTRY BURGLARY – KATY, TX
On 10/2/23, at approximately 12:14 a.m., a subject entered a vacant store next to a jewelry store. He broke enough of the drywall at the floor level to crawl into the jewelry store, behind the gold and sterling silver cases. The subject used a pry tool to open two cases. He then removed the contents [Read More]
Smash and grab robbers deploy bear spray against jewelers and security guard
Palmdale, CA – On September 28, 2023, at 12:06 p.m., a group of three robbers entered a jewelry store. One of the subjects began spraying the store’s security guard with bear spray. The subject then sprayed other employees. The second subject began smashing showcases. A third subject proceeded to grab jewelry from the display cases, [Read More]
GRAB & RUN – BRANDON, FL
On 09/26/23, at approximately 7:24 p.m., an unidentified female subject went into a jewelry store and stated she was looking for rings. The team member initially directed her to the clearance section after she said she wanted something for $500.00. After finding nothing there, they eventually went to the Bridal Section where the subject tried [Read More]
Live Headlines
- DISTRACTION THEFT – LONGVIEW, TX
- DISTRACTION THEFT – WOODBRIDGE, NJ
- GRAB AND RUN – NATIONAL CITY. CA
- GRAB & RUN – ST. LOUIS, MO
- Smash & Grab robbers escape with between $3 to $5 million worth of jewelry
- GUNPOINT ROBBERY – GLADSTONE, MO
- GRAB & RUN – ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- 9 people held hostage during gunpoint smash & grab robbery
- FOUR SUBJECTS ARRESTED AFTER SMASH AND GRAB – GLENDALE, AZ
- SMASH & GRAB – LAUREL, MD
Martinsville, VA - On October 24, 2023, shortly after 10:30 a.m., three Hispanic males entered a jewelry store wearing masks.
The subjects detained employees at the back of the store, and when a customer entered the store, they were also detained.
While the subjects had guns, and an image o ...
- October 25, 2023
Martinsville, VA - On October 24, 2023, shortly after 10:30 a.m., three Hispanic males entered a jewelry store wearing masks.
The subjects detained employees at the back of the store, and when a ...
Palmdale, CA - On September 28, 2023, at 12:06 p.m., a group of three robbers entered a jewelry store. One of the subjects began spraying the store's security guard with bear spray. The subject then sprayed other employees.
The second subject began smashing showcases. A third subject proceeded ...
- September 29, 2023
Palmdale, CA - On September 28, 2023, at 12:06 p.m., a group of three robbers entered a jewelry store. One of the subjects began spraying the store's security guard with bear spray. The subject then ...
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DISTRACTION THEFT – SEVIERVILLE, TN
On 6/29/2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a male and female
Police looking for subjects caught on camera stealing gold bracelets
Brooklyn, NY - June 25, 2024 - A jewelry store
Police help FBI arrest 5 fugitives, with 2 of whom may be linked to international crimes
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.  June 20, 2024 - Sioux Falls
Safe breached in jewelry store burglary
Glendora, CA - May 21, 2024 - Sometime overnight between
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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
Rewards
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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