On 7/3/19, 28-year-old Deven Strauther was charged with robbery. Strauther is accused of attempting to rob a jewelry store in St. Louis, MO on May 25, 2019. Authorities say Strauther and an accomplice entered one set of doors at a jewelry store. They then ...
SMASH & GRAB – MONROE, MI
On 7/1/19, at approximately 2:19 p.m., three subjects entered a jewelry store. The first subject carried a small orange suitcase. The second subject carried a black backpack. The third subject carried a pink backpack. The three subjects went to the displa ...
SMASH & GRAB – ELKHART, IN
On 6/25/19, at approximately 11:18 a.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and ordered employees to “get down!” The subjects proceeded to smash two showcases. They took jewelry and then fled from the store in a dark red sedan vehicle. Both subjects wer ...
JSA Issues ‘Code Red’ for Jewelry Stores as More Burglars Cut Power Lines
New York, NY – On June 28, 2019, INSTORE Magazine published an article about the Jewelers’ Security Alliances recent warning for jewelers.
Video: Vigilant jeweler thwarts would-be burglars
Yorba Linda, CA – On June 24, 2019, subjects cut power to a jewelry store. At 3:00 a.m.., on the following day, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office devised a plan to catch the burglars in the act.
DISTRACTION THEFT – GLEN BURNIE, MD
On 6/20/19, two subjects entered a jewelry store with an infant in a stroller. The subjects asked to look at earrings, then gold bracelets and finally gold chains. During the presentation, both subjects conversed with the sales associate at the same time. ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – LEXINGTON, KY
On 6/22/19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., three subjects were in a store and acted suspiciously while store personnel were busy with guests. Two of the subjects posed as a couple while a third subject roamed the store. When reaching for a ring at the front ...
Your guide for traveling with jewelry
New York, NY – June 24, 2019 – Jewelers Mutual published an article describing ways to safeguard your jewelry when traveling.
Washington Jewelry Thief Apprehended
Renton, WA – On May 22, 2019, 20-year-old Kendul Dakiwan Looney, was arrested after he stole a watch and attempted to steal a ring in March 2019. Watch the video below to learn more.
MIdtown Manhattan diamond dealer escapes with cash
New York, NY – On June 21, 2019, the New York Daily News published an article about several customers who have accused Joshua Niamehr of swindling them out of their money.