January 3, 2026
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- THEFT – MORENO VALLEY, CA
- ATTEMPTED THEFT LEADS TO FIGHT – ESTERO, FL
- TWO RECENT SMASH AND GRABS IN CALIFORNIA
- Smash and grab crime wave videos in California
- Video: Subjects attempt to rob store by posing as delivery personnel
- EMPLOYEE SHOT DURING ROBBERY – WAUKEGAN, IL
- GRAB & RUN – BROCKTON, MA
- California Governor orders Highway Patrol to increase patrols at shopping centers & malls
- Jewelry store employee shot in robbery
- GRAB & RUN – PUYALLUP, WA
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GRAB AND RUN – EUREKA, CA
On 12/27/18, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store.
Burglars strike on Christmas Day!
Orlando, FL – On December 25, 2018, several subjects broke into a jewelry store early Christmas morning.
Arrested for Burglary
Troy, NY – On December 20, 2018. at approximately 11:25 p.m., police from the Troy Police Department responded to a burglar alarm at a jewelry store.ÂÂ
SMASH & GRAB – AURORA, IL
On 12/21/18, at approximately 7:49 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store. Two subjects went
LAS VEGAS MAN CONVICTED OF TWO ROBBERIES – LAS VEGAS, NV
On 12/19/18,� 34-year-old Brian Wright was found guilty of two counts of conspiracy to interfere
3 TEENS ACCUSED OF BEATING AND ROBBING JEWELER – BOSTON, MI
On 12/17/18, at approximately 10:05 a.m., a jewelry store owner was robbed by three teenagers.
GUNPOINT ROBBERS INDICTED – RALEIGH, NC
On 12/19/18, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced that five
ROBBERY – VANCOUVER, WA
On 12/17/18, at approximately 7:30 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and asked to
MULTIPLE SMASH & GRABS ON SAME DAY – MI
On 12/15/18, three stores in Michigan were targeted in smash and grab robberies. One robbery
Video: Robbers commit brazen smash & grab
Houston, TX – On December 5, 2018, at 6:55 p.m., six subjects entered a store that sells jewelry. Two subjects were armed with handguns and forced an employee to the ground. Watch the video within to see the robbery.
Robbery Suspect Arrested
Yuma, AZ – On December 14, 2018, Yuma Police arrested 29-year-old Phillip Martin. He is accused of stealing over $4,000 from a jewelry store after he pushed an employee. The employee was not harmed.
GRAB AND RUN – PROVIDENCE, RI
On 12/14/18, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a male subject approached a kiosk and requested to
SMASH & GRAB – BRADENTON, FL
On 12/11/18, at approximately 10:40 a.m., two men wearing hoodies entered a jewelry store. The
Employee shoots teen subject in head after grab & run
Stuart, FL – On December 13, 2018, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a 16-year-old subject entered into a jewelry store. He tried on jewelry and then fled from the store. A store employee working outside witnessed the theft and attempted to intervene. At that point, a struggle ensued.
Video: Subjects flee from police in high-speed chase through field
Saginaw Township, MI – December 10, 2018 – Assistant Saginaw County Prosecutor, Joseph Albosta, provided footage of three men, and one juvenile, who led police on a high-speed chase after they committed a smash and grab robbery.
Multi-State Jewelry Thieves Arrested
Knoxville, TN – On December 10, 2018, three subjects were arrested for their involvement in a string of grab and run thefts. Watch the video within to learn more information.
SMASH & GRAB – TROY, MI
On 12/10/18, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and used pepper
GRAB AND RUN – COMMERCE, CA
On 12/9/18, at approximately 12:20 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store shortly after
SNEAK THEFT – LAGRANGE, GEORGIA
On 12/7/18, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and examined
SMASH & GRAB – CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI
On 12/6/18, at approximately 8:40 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store and went directly
COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY – BRIDGEWATER, NJ
On 6/18/23, a guest made a purchase at a jewelry store for three pieces of gold.� He paid in cash and produced 14 $100 bills and 2 $50.00 bills.� Team members indicated that they tested the bills with the counterfeit pens and all checked OK. � The transaction was completed and the guest left with [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
On 06/20/23, a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store.� A male subject requested to see a chain.� During the presentation, the subject grabbed the chain and fled the location with the stolen piece.� There were no reports of injury.� The subject was described as a Black male in his mid 50’s. He [Read More]
Subjects wanted for gunpoint smash-and-grab robbery
Greenville, SC – On May 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store and demanded employees get on the floor. Two of the subjects carried firearms. They proceeded to use a hammer to breach the display cases and then stole jewelry. The subjects are pictured below. If you have any information [Read More]
Suspect arrested after committing two robberies within two weeks
Annapolis, MD – A 32-year-old suspect named Julia Libby, was arrested on June 12, 2023, after she allegedly committed two robberies within a two-week period. On May 31, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Libby entered a jewelry store and conversed with employees about jewelry. At some point, Libby lifted her shirt to reveal she had [Read More]
Dollar Losses From Jewelry Crime in 2022 Hit 13-Year High
New York, NY – On June 15, 2023, Michelle Graff of National Jeweler published an article on the Jewelers’ Security Alliance’s 2022 Crime Report. Click here to read the report and learn about the crimes that afflicted the jewelry industry in 2022.
International gold thief arrested, extradited, then released
Rockville, MD – On June 13, 2022, a 32-year-old international gold thief was extradited from Lubbock, TX to Rockville, MD. The suspect, identified as Mircea Lucaci, had been wanted for stealing gold from a coin shop in August 2022. Several hours after Lucaci’s arrival in Rockville, MD, he was released on a $350 cash bond. [Read More]
Live Headlines
- THEFT – MORENO VALLEY, CA
- ATTEMPTED THEFT LEADS TO FIGHT – ESTERO, FL
- TWO RECENT SMASH AND GRABS IN CALIFORNIA
- Smash and grab crime wave videos in California
- Video: Subjects attempt to rob store by posing as delivery personnel
- EMPLOYEE SHOT DURING ROBBERY – WAUKEGAN, IL
- GRAB & RUN – BROCKTON, MA
- California Governor orders Highway Patrol to increase patrols at shopping centers & malls
- Jewelry store employee shot in robbery
- GRAB & RUN – PUYALLUP, WA
Greenville, SC - On May 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store and demanded employees get on the floor. Two of the subjects carried firearms. They proceeded to use a hammer to breach the display cases and then stole jewelry.
The subjects are pictured below. ...
- June 20, 2023
Greenville, SC - On May 17, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store and demanded employees get on the floor. Two of the subjects carried firearms. They proceeded to u ...
Annapolis, MD - A 32-year-old suspect named Julia Libby, was arrested on June 12, 2023, after she allegedly committed two robberies within a two-week period.
On May 31, 2023, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Libby entered a jewelry store and conversed with employees about jewelry. At some point, Lib ...
- June 16, 2023
Annapolis, MD - A 32-year-old suspect named Julia Libby, was arrested on June 12, 2023, after she allegedly committed two robberies within a two-week period.
On May 31, 2023, at approximately 7:3 ...
New York, NY - On June 15, 2023, Michelle Graff of National Jeweler published an article on the Jewelers' Security Alliance's 2022 Crime Report. Click here to read the report and learn about the crimes that afflicted the jewelry industry in 2022.
- June 15, 2023
New York, NY - On June 15, 2023, Michelle Graff of National Jeweler published an article on the Jewelers' Security Alliance's 2022 Crime Report. Click here to read the report and learn about the crim ...
Rockville, MD - On June 13, 2022, a 32-year-old international gold thief was extradited from Lubbock, TX to Rockville, MD. The suspect, identified as Mircea Lucaci, had been wanted for stealing gold from a coin shop in August 2022.
Several hours after Lucaci's arrival in Rockville, MD, he was r ...
- June 15, 2023
Rockville, MD - On June 13, 2022, a 32-year-old international gold thief was extradited from Lubbock, TX to Rockville, MD. The suspect, identified as Mircea Lucaci, had been wanted for stealing gold ...
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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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