January 2, 2026
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- Defendant Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Armed Robbery Scheme
- GRAB AND RUN – BUFORD, GA
- GRAB AND RUN – STAMFORD, CT
- GRAB AND RUN – TACOMA, WA
- Robbers use bear spray in attempted robbery
- BURGLARY – BAKERSFIELD, CA
- DISTRACTION THEFT – CANTON, OH
- Subject used smoke bomb in attempted robbery
- Authorities provide insight on “crime tourists” and their method of operating
- ROBBERY – TUKWILA, WA
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SMASH & GRAB – OXFORD, PA
On 3/25/19, at approximately 7:50 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store. One of the
SMASH & GRAB SUSPECT SENTENCED – UTICA, MI
On 3/13/19, 30-year-old Chanell Flemming was ordered to serve one year in jail for her
Video: Five arrested for $10 million burglary
Atlanta, GA – On March 22, 2019, the Atlanta and Cobb County Police Departments announced the arrests of five suspects responsible for a $10 million burglary and robbery.
MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN $10 MILLION BURGLARY – ATLANTA, GA
On 3/22/19, Atlanta police announced that they have made five arrests in connection to a
GRAB AND RUN – SAN BERNARDINO, CA
On 3/20/19, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
UK Police Arrest Fugitive Jeweler Nirav Modi
International law enforcement fugitive arrested.
GRAB AND RUN – SAN FRANCISCO, CAÂÂ
On 3/18/19, at approximately 8:20 p.m., three subjects approached a kiosk and asked to see
GRAB AND RUN – PHOENIX, AZ
On 3/15/19, at approximately 3:40 p.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to see
74-year-old jeweler uses Israeli martial art Krav Maga to thwart robber
Fort Lauderdale, FL – On March 2, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and proceeded to walk to a restricted area in the store. The subject then attempted to remove a chain.
GRAB & RUN – GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
On 3/14/19, at approximately 8:25 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and walked throughout
GRAB AND RUN – LITTLE ROCK, AR
On 3/13/19, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
Video: Three subjects wanted for distraction theft
Jacksonville, FL – On March 8, 2019, at approximately 3:18 p.m., three subjects committed a distraction theft at a jewelry store and stole three necklaces valued at $15,000.ÂÂ
GRAB AND RUN – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
On 3/12/19, a subject entered a retail jewelry store and said he was shopping for
7 Charged with Selling Fake Native American Jewelry
New York, NY – On March 12, 2019, Brecken Branstrator of the National Jeweler published an article regarding the suspects who were arrested for selling fake jewelry.
SMASH & GRAB – OVERLAND PARK, KS
On 3/11/19, at approximately 7:55 p.m., three subjects entered a retail jewelry store and stated
Notorious Jewelry Thief Foiled
Meridian, MS – On March 6, 2019, 77-year-old James Bullard entered a jewelry store and attempted to conceal a $2,800 gold necklace. Bullard has eight active warrants in three states. Click within to find out how his plans were thwarted.
DISTRACTION THEFT – ORANGE PARK, FL
On 3/9/19, at approximately 5:03 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and asked to
Self proclaimed ‘swipe god’ & rapper arrested for credit card fraud
Detroit, MI – On March 7, 2019, federal prosecutors indicted 25-year-old Jonathan Woods. The Detroit based rapper, who raps under the name “Selfmade Kash,” bragged about committing credit card fraud on Instagram.ÂÂ
GRAB AND RUN – LAS VEGAS, NV
On 3/2/19, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store to see a
SMASH AND GRAB – IRVING, TX
On 8/1/23, in the afternoon, three male subjects were described as committing a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store inside of a mall. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.
GRAB AND RUN – GLENDALE, WI
On 7/29/23, at approximately 456 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A male subject approached the gold chain showcase under the pretense of shopping for merchandise. He was interested in men’s rings and gold chains. While he was at the gold showcase, he was presented with a men’s [Read More]
Armed robbers steal high-value of jewelry from high-end store
Paris, France – On August 1, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., two males in gray suits and a woman in a green dress committed an armed robbery at a high-end store. The subjects were described as calmly walking into the store and then threatening the staff with a gun. The subjects forced employees to open [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
On 7/27/23, at approximately 12:40 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft.� A male subject entered the location and asked about diamond tennis necklaces for men.� The team member stated that they did not carry any such item.� The male was on the phone and after a few minutes, [Read More]
Experienced jewelry switch thieves arrested and linked to other crimes
Fort Lauderdale, FL – On July 26, 2023, 48-year-old Aurel Dobos and 41-year-old Adina Buchuc were arrested at Miami International Airport. In April of this year, the suspects stole a high-end watch from a jewelry store by replacing the real watch with a fake watch. The judge presiding over the suspects’ hearing indicated the suspects [Read More]
Leader of Multi-State Jewelry Theft Crew Sentenced to Over 6 Years of Federal Imprisonment
Philadelphia, PA – On July 27, 2023, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following press release regarding the leader of a jewelry theft crew. The article is posted verbatim below: PHILADELPHIA �” United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Duanne Pierce, 60, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was sentenced to 77 [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Defendant Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Armed Robbery Scheme
- GRAB AND RUN – BUFORD, GA
- GRAB AND RUN – STAMFORD, CT
- GRAB AND RUN – TACOMA, WA
- Robbers use bear spray in attempted robbery
- BURGLARY – BAKERSFIELD, CA
- DISTRACTION THEFT – CANTON, OH
- Subject used smoke bomb in attempted robbery
- Authorities provide insight on “crime tourists” and their method of operating
- ROBBERY – TUKWILA, WA
Paris, France - On August 1, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., two males in gray suits and a woman in a green dress committed an armed robbery at a high-end store. The subjects were described as calmly walking into the store and then threatening the staff with a gun. The subjects forced employees t ...
- August 1, 2023
Paris, France - On August 1, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., two males in gray suits and a woman in a green dress committed an armed robbery at a high-end store. The subjects were described as calm ...
Fort Lauderdale, FL - On July 26, 2023, 48-year-old Aurel Dobos and 41-year-old Adina Buchuc were arrested at Miami International Airport.
In April of this year, the suspects stole a high-end watch from a jewelry store by replacing the real watch with a fake watch. The judge presiding over the s ...
- July 28, 2023
Fort Lauderdale, FL - On July 26, 2023, 48-year-old Aurel Dobos and 41-year-old Adina Buchuc were arrested at Miami International Airport.
In April of this year, the suspects stole a high-end watc ...
Philadelphia, PA - On July 27, 2023, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following press release regarding the leader of a jewelry theft crew. The article is posted verbatim below:
PHILADELPHIA �" United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that D ...
- July 28, 2023
Philadelphia, PA - On July 27, 2023, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following press release regarding the leader of a jewelry theft crew. The article is posted ...
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Yonkers, NY - On May 17, 2024, at approximately 7:23
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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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