January 3, 2026
Live Headlines
- HIGH-END WATCH STOLEN IN GUNPOINT ROBBERY – LOS ANGELES, CA
- SUBJECTS ASSAULT EMPLOYEE – MADISON, WI
- Webinar Recording: Holiday Season Security
- RECORDING: HOLIDAY SECURITY WEBINAR – NEW YORK, NY
- Couple robs jewelry store at gunpoint!
- DISTRACTION THEFT – LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
- GRAB & RUN – CENTRAL VALLEY, NY
- 3 suspects arrested after smash & grab robbery in mall
- JEWELERY STORE TARGETED TWICE – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
- POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED CREDIT CARD FRAUD – DURHAM, NC
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Video: Fourth suspect charged in murder-for-hire plot of Austin jeweler
Fort Worth, TX – On December 6, 2018, police in Fort Worth, TX arrested 21-year-old, Arieon Oneal Smith. Smith faces a capital murder charge for his involvement in a murder-for-hire plot of jeweler Ted Shaughnessy.
GUNPOINT SMASH AND GRAB ROBBERY – SAN DIEGO, CA
On 12/5/18, at approximately 7:12 p.m., two gunmen carrying crowbars entered a jewelry store. The
Jeweler and Mafia Godfather Settimo Mineo Arrested!
He is known as the “Capo dei capi” or boss of all bosses.
GRAB AND RUN – WICHITA, KS
On 12/3/18, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – TARBORO, NC
On 11/26/18, just before 5:00 p.m., an 84-year-old jeweler was assaulted and received two black
Burglar Drives Car Through Store
Durham, NC – On December 1, 2018, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a subject drove a pick-up truck through the front entrance of a jewelry store.
GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS – SALINAS, CA
On 11/27/18, law enforcement authorities announced that 31-year-old Anthony Lek, a gang member linked to
Employee recovers stolen ring!
Washington, DC – On November 26, 2018, shortly after a jewelry store closed, two men entered the store and said they needed a gift.
Lev Leviev’s Bookkeeper mysteriously dies
Ramat Gan, Israel – On November 11, 2018, Mazal Hadadi, a bookkeeper for one of Lev Leviev’s companies allegedly jumped to her death from the tenth floor of a bathroom window in Leviev’s office building.
SWITCH THEFT – SAN BRUNO, CA
On 11/20/18, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
SMASH AND GRAB – ERIE, PA
On 11/19/18, at approximately 9:51 p.m., two masked subjects entered a jewelry store and yelled
DISTRACTION THEFT – CHATTANOOGA, TN
On 11/18/18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a sales associate assisted a male and female subject
GRAB AND RUN – HOUSTON, TX
On 11/13/18, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to
10 Tips to Keep Your Jewelry Store Safe During the Holidays
New York, NY – On November 5, 2018, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance issued the “10 Tips to Keep Your Jewelry Store Safe During the Holidays.”
GRAB AND RUN – BIRMINGHAM, AL
On 11/9/18, at approximately 10:45 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and stated
Shots fired during smash & grab robbery
Dallas, TX - On November 9, 2018, at approximately 2:20 p.m., four subjects attempted to commit a smash and grab robbery of a jewelry store.ÂÂ
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – CLEVELAND, OH
� On 11/10/18, at approximately 10:16 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and
Video: Nine Distraction Thieves Steal From Safe
Aurora, CO – On October 24, 2018, at approximately 5:23 p.m., nine subjects entered a jewelry store and stole $35,000 in jewelry from the store’s safe.
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – TANNERSVILLE, PA
On 11/2/18, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store wearing a
GRAB AND RUN – SPRINGFIELD, MO
On 06/12/23, a grab and run occurred at a jewelry store.� A male subject requested to see multiple chains and charms for purchase.� During the presentation, the team member removed one chain and charm for viewing.� � As the subject placed the chain and charm on, he proceeded to laugh at the store team and [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – HIALEAH, FL
On 6/9/23 at 5:300 p.m., an unidentified male subject approached a jewelry kiosk. The team leader greeted him but he did not respond. The Team Leader went to lunch and upon her return, the subject approached the kiosk again asking for help. The team leader assisted him by showing him the necklace he originally asked [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – NEWARK, CA
On 6/4/23, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a jewelry store. An unknown male subject expressed interest in men’s necklaces. Once a Cuban necklace was removed from the showcase, the subject grabbed the necklace and ran from the location. The subject was described as a Hispanic male in his late 20’s. [Read More]
Five suspects with ties to the mafia arrested for gunpoint robberies
New York, NY – On June 6, 2023, five men were arrested in New York and New Jersey, for their involvement in two jewelry store robberies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and police have connected the men to the notorious Gambino and Lucchese crime families. Representatives from the New York Police Department said the subjects [Read More]
DISTRACTION THEFT – WICHITA, KS
On 05/29/23, a male and female subject approached a jewelry store multiple times during the day inquiring about pieces.� At approximately 4:00 p.m, the couple returned, and the male subject had money visibly in hand, wanting to see a chain and ring.� The female subject also requested to see a ring.� During the presentation, and [Read More]
GRAB AND RUN – EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ
On 5/20/23, at 6:00 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and requested to see a men’s diamond ring.� He was taken to the case and shown a ring.� He stated he wanted to compare it to another ring.� While the team member was taking the other ring from the case, the subject grabbed [Read More]
Live Headlines
- HIGH-END WATCH STOLEN IN GUNPOINT ROBBERY – LOS ANGELES, CA
- SUBJECTS ASSAULT EMPLOYEE – MADISON, WI
- Webinar Recording: Holiday Season Security
- RECORDING: HOLIDAY SECURITY WEBINAR – NEW YORK, NY
- Couple robs jewelry store at gunpoint!
- DISTRACTION THEFT – LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
- GRAB & RUN – CENTRAL VALLEY, NY
- 3 suspects arrested after smash & grab robbery in mall
- JEWELERY STORE TARGETED TWICE – SAN FRANCISCO, CA
- POSSIBLE ATTEMPTED CREDIT CARD FRAUD – DURHAM, NC
New York, NY - On June 6, 2023, five men were arrested in New York and New Jersey, for their involvement in two jewelry store robberies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and police have connected the men to the notorious Gambino and Lucchese crime families.
Representatives from the New York P ...
- June 8, 2023
New York, NY - On June 6, 2023, five men were arrested in New York and New Jersey, for their involvement in two jewelry store robberies. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and police have connected ...
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The Jewelers Security Alliance Publishes Its 2023 Annual Crime Report
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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
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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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