January 2, 2026
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- GRAB AND RUN – MONROEVILLE, PA
- Subjects wanted for vehicle smash burglary
- Subject wanted for stealing more than $50,000 in smash and grab
- SMASH & GRAB – SAN JOSE, CA
- ATTEMPED SMASH & GRAB – AUBURN, WA
- THEFT OF SPINNER – ST. PETERS, MO
- Robbers stole up to $1 million in smash and grab
- SMASH AND GRAB – SAN BRUNO, CA
- DES PERES, MO – DIAMOND SWITCH
- GRAB AND RUN – SAN BERNARDINO, CA
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Video: Sneak thief uses sleight-of-hand to steal jewelry
Arlington, TX – On March 20, 2019, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store and proceeded to surreptitiously steal thousands of dollars worth of jewelry by using a handkerchief.
SNEAK THEFT – FORSYTH, IL
On 4/7/19, at approximately 3:00 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store and told
GRAB AND RUN – PORTLAND, OR
On 4/9/19, at approximately 1:25 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
GRAB AND RUN – PEMBROKE PINES, FL
On 4/9/19, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to see
SMASH & GRAB – BURNSVILLE, MN
On 4/6/19, at approximately 8:30 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store dressed in all
ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – LOMBARD, IL
On 4/4/19, at approximately 8:45, two male subjects approached the front door of a retail
ATTEMPTED SMASH & GRAB – DOUGLASVILLE, GA
On 4/1/19, at approximately 8:34 p.m., three Black males in hoodies and masks ran to
Gunpoint Robbers Wanted
Tampa, FL – On April 1, 2019, at approximately 5:10 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store. Once inside, the male subject brandished a gun. The subjects ordered sales associates to get on the floor. The subjects then proceeded to ransack display cases.
GRAB AND RUN – PHOENIX, AZ
On 4/1/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
Defense Attorney’s client commits same crime against him!
Houston, TX – March 28, 2019 – An identity thief stole his defense attorney’s identity and attempted to purchase jewelry. Click within to learn how the client betrayed his lawyer.ÂÂ
GRAB AND RUN – ATLANTA, GA
On 3/30/19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began
$1 million jewelry store burglary
Laguna Niguel, CA – On March 23, 2019, several subjects cut a hole in the roof of a jewelry store and removed jewelry from display cases.
Jewelry Store Burglary
Fullerton, CA – On March 18, 2019, a group of burglars entered a jewelry store’s roof, rappelled down to the ground using a rope and proceeded to steal jewelry.
DISTRACTION THEFT – ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC
On 3/11/19, at approximately 6:53 p.m., two subjects entered a retail jewelry store and said
DIAMOND SWITCH – NEWARK, CA
On 3/28/19, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and said
GRAB AND RUN – UNION GAP, WA
On 3/26/19, at approximately 8:10 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
Wild jewelry store shootout caught on video
Las Vegas, NV – On March 22, 2019, the featured subject, Gregory Richardson, 32, was arrested in connection to a shootout that occurred on December 29, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.ÂÂ
Nigerian man wanted for killing jeweler in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – On March 24, 2019 a Nigerian man identified as John Odoemenam, allegedly killed a jeweler in her hotel room in Bangkok.
GUNPOINT SMASH & GRAB – NATIONAL CITY, CA
On 3/26/19, three subjects went into jewelry store and began smashing cases. The subjects smashed
Atlanta Jeweler Home Invasion Shows Need for Precautions
New York, NY – On March 6, 2019, Rob Bates published an article outlining precautions jewelers should take at home.
GROUP WANTED FOR ROBBERY – CONCORD, NC
On 8/16/23, at approximately 6:30 p.m., four subjects wearing masks and hoodies used a hammer to smash a display case. The subjects stole two high-end watches and left the scene before the police arrived. Surveillance footage captured the subjects fleeing in a red Toyota Rav4. Click here to view a news clip about this crime. [Read More]
SHOTS FIRED DURING ROBBERY – PALM SPRINGS, CA
On 8/15/23, at around 3:05 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store with hammers. Police later confirmed that shots were fired by an employee. The subjects fled from the store on foot. Police have not released a description of the subjects or whether or not the subjects obtained any jewelry. There were no injuries [Read More]
SMASH & GRAB – MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.
On 8/15/23, at approximately 2:20 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store with firearms and began smashing display cases. They proceeded to steal jewelry. The subjects fled before police arrived at the scene. If you have any information regarding the subjects involved, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org.
Subjects wanted for brazen gunpoint smash and grab
Tampa, FL – On July 28, 2023, the featured female subject entered a jewelry and walked around for several minutes and then left. Shortly thereafter, the woman returned, but held open the store’s door, allowing two of her accomplices to gain entry into the store. The first subject wore a black hoodie and proceeded to [Read More]
SMASH AND GRAB – DOWNEY, CA
On 8/8/23, at approximately 7:53 p.m, a jewelry store experienced a smash and grab robbery.� Upon entry into the store, four subjects who were in possession of steel sledgehammers began smashing into 9 different cases that included but not limited to, bridal and gold jewelry.� As this was in progress and they were concealing the [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – FORESTVILLE, MD
On 07/28/23, a Black male subject approached a jewelry kiosk inside of a mall and asked to see a gold chain.� He then asked to see a diamond pendant and the associate held it up to the chain he was trying on.� The subject grabbed the pendent and ran with both items.� Suspect(s) Description: A [Read More]
Live Headlines
- GRAB AND RUN – MONROEVILLE, PA
- Subjects wanted for vehicle smash burglary
- Subject wanted for stealing more than $50,000 in smash and grab
- SMASH & GRAB – SAN JOSE, CA
- ATTEMPED SMASH & GRAB – AUBURN, WA
- THEFT OF SPINNER – ST. PETERS, MO
- Robbers stole up to $1 million in smash and grab
- SMASH AND GRAB – SAN BRUNO, CA
- DES PERES, MO – DIAMOND SWITCH
- GRAB AND RUN – SAN BERNARDINO, CA
Tampa, FL - On July 28, 2023, the featured female subject entered a jewelry and walked around for several minutes and then left.
Shortly thereafter, the woman returned, but held open the store's door, allowing two of her accomplices to gain entry into the store. The first subject wore a black ho ...
- August 12, 2023
Tampa, FL - On July 28, 2023, the featured female subject entered a jewelry and walked around for several minutes and then left.
Shortly thereafter, the woman returned, but held open the store's d ...
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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
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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
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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
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Paris, France- $312,000 jewelry stolen from a department store in Paris
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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.”
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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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