On 11/20/18, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see men’s gold necklaces. After trying on one of the bracelets and returning it, the sales associate immediately noticed the chain the subject returned was fake. The a ...
SMASH AND GRAB – ERIE, PA
On 11/19/18, at approximately 9:51 p.m., two masked subjects entered a jewelry store and yelled for everyone to get on the ground. The subjects then went directly to the loose diamond showcase. They smashed two cases using a yellow hammer. They then remov ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – CHATTANOOGA, TN
On 11/18/18, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a sales associate assisted a male and female subject at a jewelry store’s bridal case. During the presentation, a second couple, consisting of a male and female, approached the side of the bridal case. The first co ...
GRAB AND RUN – HOUSTON, TX
On 11/13/18, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a 2 ct. round certified diamond. Once the diamond was in his hand, the subject fled from the store. The subject was described as a Black male in his 20’s. He is 5 ...
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 he wanted to look at engagement rings. He was shown several rings from a display case. Once he gained possession of the first ring, he asked to see another ring to ...
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.Â
GUNPOINT ROBBERY – CLEVELAND, OH
 On 11/10/18, at approximately 10:16 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see watches. The subject then exited the store and returned five minutes later carrying a plastic bag. He approached the sales associates and told them he want ...
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 realistic mask. He disguised himself to appear as a Hispanic male. He also wore sunglasses, gloves and a hat. The subject asked to see high-end watches. Before the s ...