January 3, 2026
Live Headlines
- Multiple jewelry stores targeted in burglaries
- GRAB & RUN – AUBURN, WA
- Two subjects wanted for $250,000 smash and grab robbery
- SMASH & GRAB ROBBER SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS – ERIE, PA
- GRAB AND RUN – LIVINGSTON, NJ
- Subjects wanted for multi-million dollar smash & grab
- SUBJECTS WANTED FOR $300K GUNPOINT ROBBERY – BRONX, NY
- GOODLETTSVILLE, TN – SNEAK THEFT
- Subjects commit smash & grab within 40 seconds, FBI now assisting with investigation
- Video: Duo wanted for $300,000 gunpoint robbery – (Update: 1 suspect arrested)
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SMASH & GRAB – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
On 1/25/19, at approximately 3:50 p.m., four subjects entered a jewelry store. Two of the
GUNPOINT SMASH & GRAB – CERRITOS, CA
On 1/21/19, at approximately 5:20 p.m., seven subjects entered a jewelry store. One of the
SMASH & GRAB – SAN BERNARDINO, CA
On 1/20/19, at approximately 6:10 p.m., three subjects armed with pepper spray entered a jewelry
Fake UPS driver sentenced to 10 years!
This suspect was convicted for impersonating a UPS driver.
SMASH & GRAB –ATLANTA, GA
On 1/17/19, at approximately 7:14 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and immediately yelled:
SMASH & GRAB – FORT WAYNE, IN
On 1/15/19, at approximately 6:44 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and
EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT – OSAGE BEACH, MO
On 1/10/19, the Osage Beach Police Department, received a call from a jewelry store, alerting
DIAMOND SWITCH – LOUISVILLE, KY
On 1/11/19, at approximately 1:30 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and began looking
Jeweler charged after selling fake jewelry
This jeweler swindled customers out of $150,000.
Video: Teens apprehended after smash and grab robbery
Commerce Township, MI – On January 8, 2019, two suspects entered a store that sells jewelry and proceeded to smash display cases with a hatchet and a sledgehammer.
SMASH & GRAB ROBBERY – SAN DIEGO, CA
On 1/12/19, at approximately 8:27 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and pointed guns
SMASH & GRAB SUSPECTS ARRESTED – COMMERCE TWP, MI
On 1/7/19, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two suspects committed a smash and grab robbery. The
GRAB AND RUN – HOUSTON, TX
On 1/5/19, at approximately 12:57 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and stated that
GRAB AND RUN – CHICAGO, IL
On 1/7/19, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
GRAB AND RUN – BOYNTON BEACH, FL
On 1/4/19, at approximately 7:40 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
GRAB AND RUN – LAS VEGAS, NV
On 1/1/19, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store, sat down and
GRAB & RUN – SAN ANTONIO, TX
On 1/1/19, at approximately 5:50 p.m. a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked
Shootout Results in Killing!
Las Vegas, NV – On December 29, 2018, two subjects committed a gunpoint robbery of a jewelry store. As the gunmen attempted to tie-up employees and customers, an employee emerged from a back room and opened fire.
SMASH AND GRAB – FORESTVILLE, MD
On July 5, 2023, at 08:28 p.m., two unknown males wearing all-black clothing entered a jewelry store in Forestville, MD.� The individuals entered carrying a sledgehammer and proceeded to the bridal case and smashed the top of the display case.� They then removed most of the pieces from the case and fled on foot.� The [Read More]
Brazen robbers crash car into store, assault owner, and then smash display cases
La Verne, CA – On July 1st, 2023, four subjects rammed a car into a jewelry store. One of the subjects used a 30 lb chair to assault the store’s owner. The other subjects smashed into display cases and then escaped with jewelry worth a high monetary value. Video footage and news clips about the [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – WEST COVINA, CA
On 6/25/23, at approximately 6:45 p.m., a retail jewelry store experienced a grab and run.� Upon entry into the store, the subject indicated he was looking for a gift for his brother.� The subject then began inquiring about rings, when he eventually pointed to a ring he wanted to view.� Immediately upon taking possession of [Read More]
Suspect arrested after 15 high-end watches stolen in Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico – On the evening of June 26, 2023, four male subjects used sledgehammers and axes to smash windows while they committed a smash-and-grab robbery. The subjects stole 15 high-end watches before they fled from the shopping center on motorcycles. The crime reportedly took place at an upscale shopping center. A video of [Read More]
ARMED ROBBERY – BLUFFTON, SC
On 6/27/23, a retail jewelry store was the victim of an armed robbery.� Three males entered the store and began looking at jewelry in multiple showcases.� After a few minutes, the males asked to see an item in the men’s diamond fashion showcase.� As soon as the team member unlocked the side-by-side showcase, the males [Read More]
ROBBERY – OVERLAND, KS
On 6/23/23, at approximately 7:03 p.m., a grab and run was reported to have occurred at a jewelry store. A male subject requested to see chains. The team member engaged the subject by gathering information for clienteling. As the team member was accessing the case, the subject forced open the case, stole four chains, and [Read More]
Live Headlines
- Multiple jewelry stores targeted in burglaries
- GRAB & RUN – AUBURN, WA
- Two subjects wanted for $250,000 smash and grab robbery
- SMASH & GRAB ROBBER SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS – ERIE, PA
- GRAB AND RUN – LIVINGSTON, NJ
- Subjects wanted for multi-million dollar smash & grab
- SUBJECTS WANTED FOR $300K GUNPOINT ROBBERY – BRONX, NY
- GOODLETTSVILLE, TN – SNEAK THEFT
- Subjects commit smash & grab within 40 seconds, FBI now assisting with investigation
- Video: Duo wanted for $300,000 gunpoint robbery – (Update: 1 suspect arrested)
La Verne, CA - On July 1st, 2023, four subjects rammed a car into a jewelry store. One of the subjects used a 30 lb chair to assault the store's owner. The other subjects smashed into display cases and then escaped with jewelry worth a high monetary value.
Video footage and news clips about the ...
- July 5, 2023
La Verne, CA - On July 1st, 2023, four subjects rammed a car into a jewelry store. One of the subjects used a 30 lb chair to assault the store's owner. The other subjects smashed into display cases a ...
Mexico City, Mexico - On the evening of June 26, 2023, four male subjects used sledgehammers and axes to smash windows while they committed a smash-and-grab robbery. The subjects stole 15 high-end watches before they fled from the shopping center on motorcycles.
The crime reportedly took place ...
- June 29, 2023
Mexico City, Mexico - On the evening of June 26, 2023, four male subjects used sledgehammers and axes to smash windows while they committed a smash-and-grab robbery. The subjects stole 15 high-end wa ...
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NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – GRAB AND RUN
On 5/8/2024, at 3:20 p.m., a retail jewelry store was
Thieves strike again and steal nearly $2,500 in gold from Naples store
Naples, Florida - According to Fox 4 Naples, on May
GRAB AND RUN – POOLER, GA
On the 5/7/2024, at1:20 p.m., a jewelry store was the
GRAB AND RUN – CONCORD, CA
On 5/4/2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a male subject entered
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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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