On 8/3/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a Black male entered a jewelry store and inquired about diamond engagement rings. He expressed interest in a 2 ct. diamond ring. As the sales associate removed the ring from the showcase, the subject reached over and ...
Power-Cutting Burglars Reach the Northeast!
Morris Plains, NJ – On July 27, 2019, at approximately 6:30 a.m., three subjects cut power to a jewelry store.
GRAB & RUN – VERO BEACH, FL
On 8/1/19, at approximately 7:45 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about solitaire engagement rings. The subject was shown a 2ct. engagement ring. He then pointed at two 1.5 ct. rings and inquired about them. Once the sales associate tu ...
What steps have you taken to secure your store from burglars?
Greensboro, NC – On July 30, 2019, the Southern Jewelry News published an article in response to the Jewelers’ Security Alliances nationwide burglary alert. The article outlines the best practices four jewelers have followed to prevent burglaries. Click within to learn more.
SNEAK THEFT – ELIZABETH, NJ
On 7/28/19, at approximately 1:02 p.m., a male subject inquired about Movado watches. While the associate presented merchandise from the showcase, the subject reached into the case and removed a watch. The sales associate was unaware of what occurred. The ...
Jewelry maker pawns $1 million in stolen merchandise
Houston, TX – On July 5, 2019, 55-year-old jewelry maker Raul Hernandez, was arrested after he pawned $1 million of jewelry. He also pawned jewelry over 450 times.
GRAB AND RUN – EL PASO, TX
On 6/27/19, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store with a male companion. Unbeknownst to store employees, the female subject grabbed a chain and placed it in her pocket before walking out of the store. The female subject is W ...
ARMED ROBBERY – SOUTHERN PINES, NC
On 7/28/19, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and pointed out the lines of diamond rings that he wanted. He displayed a weapon and had the sales associate pull pads out of the showcases. The subject removed the pieces he w ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – BOURBONAIS, IL
On 7/24/19, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store and requested to see a diamond bridal ring. The subjects asked to see and were shown several diamond bridal items. While the sales associate was showing the female s ...