BURGLARY- WAIPAHU, HI

On 11/1/2024, at 2:55 a.m., a male subject made entry into a jewelry store by hitting the front door with a small sledgehammer which popped the glass window and frame of the front door down on the floor. The male smashed one display case with the small s ...

THEFT – GREENSBORO, NC

On 6/19/2024, at 1:30 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store. One subject requested to view gold chains. Once the chain was handed to the subject, the subject tried on the necklace and requested to view a gold bracelet. Once it was handed to him ...

SEAK THEFT – FREEHOLD, NJ

On 6/6/2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and expressed interest in gold chains. He was then taken to the gold case and shown several gold chains. The sales associate had 2 to 3 chains out at at a time and displayed ...

GRAB AND RUN – POOLER, GA

On the 5/7/2024, at1:20 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location and began looking a diamond rings. The male stated he was shopping for his girlfriend. The male asked to see an item which was a ...

GRAB AND RUN – CONCORD, CA

On 5/4/2024, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and expressed interest in gold chains and gold bracelets. The subject requested to see multiple items, but was only shown one at a time. He requested to view a chain, ...

THEFT – VICTORVILLE, CA

On 3/14/2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., a jewelry kiosk experienced a merchandise theft. Upon the male subject's initial approach to the kiosk at approximately 1:45 p.m., he was accompanied with a female and children, and asked to view various rings. ...

GRAB AND RUN – TACOMA, WA

On 3/2/2024, at 4:20 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. An unknown male entered the location and expressed interest in gold chains. The subject requested to view a gold chain, and once it was removed from the showcase, the subject ...

BURGLARY – CLOVIS, NM

On 09/04/23, at approximately 02:34 a.m., a burglary occurred at a retail jewelry store in a mall. The subjects, who were fully masked up, entered the site via the store's front gate after extracting the lock. The loss appears to be limited to cleara ...

BURGLARY SCARSDALE, NY

On 7/17/23, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a jeweler was awakened by an alarm notification from her store's security system. The owner notified the police. Upon the police's arrival at the store, they discovered the front door was damaged, and the store was ...

ROBBERY – OVERLAND, KS

On 6/23/23, at approximately 7:03 p.m., a grab and run was reported to have occurred at a jewelry store. A male subject requested to see chains. The team member engaged the subject by gathering information for clienteling. As the team member was accessin ...

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 loc ...

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Jeweler Shot in the face

Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands, - On May 18, 2023, shortly before 2:00 p.m., the owner of a jewelry store was shot in the face during a robbery. Two subjects were involved in the robbery and then escaped with an unknown amount of jewelry. Police said the ...

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Robber killed by jeweler

Denver, CO - On April 6, 2023, a 31-year-old robber, identified as Daniel Bright, was shot and killed by an employee of a pawn shop. During the robbery, which occurred six minutes after the store opened, Bright went to the store's salespeople at gunpoint ...

SNEAK THEFT – HICKORY, NC

On 3/5/23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked for help looking at diamond rings. He spent some time in the store and the sales associate showed him several pieces. During the presentation, pads of rings were ...

BURGLARY – TEMPE, AZ

On 2/15/23, at approximately 9:45 p.m., a burglary occurred at a kiosk inside of a mall. The opening team member the following morning found that several showcases had been compromised, with contents removed from 7 showcases in total. The night prior ...

WACO, TX – ROBBERY

On 10/16/22, at 5:20 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and advised the team it was a robbery. The subject directed the team to open the register and give him the cash. Once that was completed, the subject directed the team to open the diamond c ...

SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL

On 10/10/22, at 5:13 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. A male subject was around a countertop spinner display and was able to gain access to remove ten pieces of merchandise. The subject then left. He was described as a ...

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Subjects commit safe attack burglary

Tolland, CT – Overnight between September 27th and September 28th, 2022, subject(s) broke through a business that is adjacent to a jewelry store. The subjects proceeded to cut through the common wall that the jewelry store and the neighboring business shared.  Click within to view a news clip to learn more.

GRAB AND RUN – TAYLOR, MI

On 8/3/22, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. According to management, a single male subject entered the location and was asking to look at gold chains and tennis bracelets for a birthday present. The sub ...

BURGLARY – EASTVALE, CA

On 8/3/22, at approximately 3:05 p.m., three male subjects gained entry into a jewelry store via the exterior wall located near the store’s restroom. The subjects cut through the exterior wall and all exited from the restroom and into the store, where ...

GRAB AND RUN – AUSTIN, TX

On 8/1/22, at approximately 2:40 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to look at high-end watches and chains. He eventually made it over to men's rings. The subject was in the store for about 15 minutes and tried to get the store manager ...

SWITCH THEFT – SUMTER, SC

On 7/30/22, at approximately 6:45 p.m. a retail jewelry store was the victim of a sneak theft. A lone male entered the location and asked to look at gold chains and bracelets. First, he asked to see a bracelet and then moved to chains. The male ask ...

ROBBERY – NASHUA, NH

On 7/27/22, at approximately 8:24 p.m, an employee at a jewelry kiosk inside a mall experienced an robbery after a lone male asked a team member to see a gold chain. As the team member began to open the drawer and pull out a chain, the subject leaned over ...

GRAB AND RUN – ATLANTA, GA

On 7/22/22, at approximately 5:10 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. Two males entered the location and were greeted by a team member. The male, identified below as Subject 1, stated he wanted to look at gold chains. A tea ...

GRAB AND RUN – SUMTER, SC

On 7/20/22, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the location and began looking at gold chains. After looking at several chains, the male stated he needed to go to an ATM. Prior to ...

GRAB AND RUN – STOW, OH

On 7/19/22, between 2:20 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. According to management, a single subject entered the store and stated that he was looking for an engagement ring so that he could propose that weekend. ...

SMASH & GRAB – JACKSON, TN

On 7/4/22, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a smash and grab robbery. Five Black adult males entered the store with hammers and immediately began smashing the gold showcase. Two subjects were observed removing gold chai ...

SNEAK THEFT – AVENTURA, FL

After team members noticed that a tabletop spinner display was missing, including two full trays of gold hoops, a review of camera footage was completed. A review of footage showed that on 6/27/22 at 5:53 p.m., an unidentified male subject entered a jewel ...

GRAB AND RUN – MEDFORD, OR

On 6/23/22, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a jewelry store. A male subject entered the store earlier in the day and expressed interest in gold chains and pendants. After browsing shortly, the subject stated he would return afte ...

ARMED ROBBERY – KERMAN, CA

On 6/22/22, in the afternoon, two men and one woman entered a jewelry store. One of the men was armed with a machete and the other man was armed with a sawed-off shotgun. The subjects stole jewelry and cash and escaped in a white pick-up truck. If you h ...

GRAB AND RUN – DUNWOODY, GA

On 6/20/22, at approximately 5:30 p.m. a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. Two males entered the location and began looking at gold chains. The male in a white Nike hat, identified below as “Main Subject” asked about a variety ...

SNEAK THEFT – DAYTON, OH

On 6/11/22, at approximately 3:25 p.m., while a sales associate was showing the subject a component containing bracelets the subject made it fall on the floor and as the team member was picking up the bracelets the subject took one and placed it in his po ...

THEFT – VALLEY STREAM, NY

On 6/8/22, at approximately 2:52 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and approached the showcase containing rings. He used a tool to reach between the glass panes, hooked a ring, and removed it from the showcase. As the team member approached, ...

SMASH & GRAB – EL PASO, TX

On 6/6/2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a smash and grab occurred at a kiosk inside a mall. Two subjects approached the kiosk and used a metal water bottle to break the glass on one case. The subjects then grabbed at least one display with gold bracelets ...

GRAB AND RUN – MIAMI, FL

On 6/3/22, at approximately 6:10 pm, two ladies went to a jewelry store's diamond section. They asked the employee for a certain Cuban link chain. An employee handed them a 22-inch curb chain with a diamond pendant. After they received the chain, the two ...

SMASH & GRAB – JACKSON, TN

On 5/28/22, at approximately 6:00 p.m., five or six masked subjects in dark clothing entered a jewelry store and proceeded to smash display cases with hammers. Each subject removed jewelry and concealed them on their person. They left the store after appr ...

SMASH & GRAB – BEAUFORT, SC

On 5/28/22, at approximately 3:10 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a smash and grab robbery. Two males entered the location and were greeted by a team member. Shortly after, the team member was suspicious and walked toward the second team membe ...

GRAB AND RUN – BLUFFTON, SC

On 5/24/22, at approximately 3:09 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male entered the store and began looking at gold chains. After several minutes and looking at numerous items, the male requested to see a Miami Cuba ...

GRAB AND RUN – AUBURN, OH

On 5/20/22, at approximately 3:50 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. According to management, a single subject entered the store the night before and looked at several items. He returned on 5/20/22 and stated that he ...

SWITCH THEFT – TAMPA, FL

On 5/18/22, at 4:10 p.m. a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk. The assistant manager asked if he could help him but the subject specifically asked for a female team member to help him. The subject asked to see earrings, but while at the earring displ ...

SNEAK THEFT – LITHONIA, GA

On 5/11/22, team members discovered several earrings were missing from a top-of-counter fixture that was present the day before. Subsequently, CCTV was reviewed and employees determined that a sneak theft occurred at 5:18 p.m e.t. the day before. A lo ...

GRAB & RUN – CHESAPEAKE, VA

On 5/11/22, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a male subject asked to see multiple bracelets. He removed one from the case and then then the subject snatched multiple pieces from the display pillow. The subject appeared to be between 20 to 25 years old. He st ...

GRAB AND RUN – AURORA, OH

On 5/1/22, a retail jeweler was the victim of a grab-and-run theft. According to management, a single subject entered the store and explained that he was looking for a Mother's Day gift and he wanted to look at a specific collection. The subject was s ...

JEWELRY SWITCH – DORAL, FL

On 5/4/22, at approximately 12:15 p.m., a male subject committed a switch where he took a jewelry store's gold chain. The subject asked to see a gold chain and while in possession of the chain, he dropped it in his shopping bag and handed the sales associ ...

GRAB AND RUN – HIALEAH, FL

On 5/4/22 at 4:48 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk asking to see a 24” 10 KT Gold Chain. The team member showed it to him, and the subject asked for a mirror. The subject was given the mirror and while trying it on he asked for the pric ...

SMASH & GRAB – WICHITA, KS

On 05/01/22, at approximately 4:06 p.m., a smash and grab robbery occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject entered the site for approximately two minutes, loitering around the outer showcases by the mall egress. The subject then breached one ...

GRAB & RUN – ALBANY, NY

On 4/7/22, at approximately 4:51 p.m, a lone male subject entered a jewelry store and stated he was interested in men’s fashion rings. After looking at a few items from the men’s diamond fashion and clearance cases, the subject stated he was interes ...

GRAB & RUN – SUMTER, SC

On 3/31/22, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. A lone male subject entered the location and inquired about gold chains. After viewing several items, the male requested to see a 22" Cuban necklace. T ...

GRAB & RUN – ELYRIA, OH

On 3/30/22, at approximately 6:20 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. According to Management, a single subject entered the store and asked to look at lab-created earrings and attempted to have the employee remove multiple pair ...

SMASH & GRAB – LAUREL, MD

On 3/15/2022, at 11:40 a.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and proceeded to the diamond showcase. A team member asked if he needed assistance, and he stated he was looking. He then removed a hammer from a red backpack he carried into the store. ...

GRAB AND RUN – MONROE, MI

On 3/9/22, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a jewelry store called the police after a male subject committed a grab and run. At 2:40 p.m., a male subject asked to see engagement rings. As a female employee was assisting him, he reached over and grabbed the rin ...

THEFT – PORTLAND, OR

On 3/3/22, at 8:00 p.m., a grab and run occurred at a jewelry store. A male subject approached the store prior to closing and inquired about diamond engagement rings. The subject selected a gold ring and attempted to purchase the item. His debit card ...

GRAB AND RUN – MEDINA, OH

On 2/28/22, at approximately 5:36 p.m., a retail jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. According to management, a single male subject entered the location and asked to see 2 ct. diamond stud earrings. The subject was shown 2 ct. lab cr ...

ROBBERY – FRESNO, CA

On 2/4/22, at approximately 7:05 p.m. two male subjects approached a jewelry kiosk at a mall whereupon each was assisted by a separate team member. Subject #1 asked to see a diamond pendant and gold necklace together. After being informed by the team ...

SNEAK THEFT- BRONX, NY

On 2/21/22, at approximately 5:02 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and approached a showcase containing rings. He used a tool to slide between the glass drawers to pull rings from the showcase. After doing so, the subject exited the store. ...

ROBBERY – TUKWILA, WA

On 1/11/22, at approximately 11:35 a.m., a robbery occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject approached the store, where he remained for 10-15 minutes. While the team member was working on the cash registers, the subject stated "put all the m ...

GRAB & RUN – HOUSTON, TX

On 1/6/22, at approximately 3:47 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and walked around for a few minutes before leaving. He returned about 10 minutes later and asked about 2-carat earrings. The subject was shown some of the store's lab-created d ...

BURGLARY – EUGENE, OR

On 12/27/21, at approximately 6:43 p.m., a burglary occurred at a jewelry store. Two unknown subjects entered the mall after it had been closed for an emergency closing due to inclement weather. Both were seen heading directly towards the store. One m ...

GRAB & RUN – TACOMA, WA

On 11/4/21, at approximately 1:20 p.m., a grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store. An unknown male subject approached the store and requested to see gold chain and pendant combinations. The subject took interest in a chain and pendant, a ...

BURGLARY – ORLANDO, FL

On 10/20/21, at approximately 9:51 p.m., a burglary was committed at a retail jewelry store. One display case was smashed and four to five display pads of earrings were stolen. Two subjects entered through the mall corridor door, adjacent to the store, a ...

GRAB & RUN – HURST, TX

On 10/16/21, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a lone male subject entered a retail jewelry store requesting to see both diamond bracelets and necklaces. During the presentation, the subject selected one of each and then, he advised the team member he would li ...

GRAB & RUN – AURORA, CO

On 10/11/21, at approximately 4:40 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store under the pretense of shopping for a birthday gift for his son. The subject requested to see a chain. During the presentation, the subject requested to feel the wei ...

THEFT – LAS VEGAS, NV

On 10/6/2021, a grab and run occurred at a retail jewelry store. The subject entered the store and asked to see a diamond earring in particular. The subject was shown the diamond stud earring, and then he walked away. When the sales associate reminded him ...

GRAB & RUN – EUREKA, CA

On 8/23/21, at approximately 6:50 p.m. a male subject approached a jewelry store and browsed every showcase, inquiring on types of metals and diamonds. The subject approached a showcase containing various charms and pendants, and requested to see a spec ...

SNEAK THEFT – MIAMI, FL

On 8/6/21, at approximately 4:11 p.m., a sneak theft occurred at a jewelry store, and a diamond enhancer was stolen. A female subject requested to see diamond enhancers and over the course of 30 minutes, numerous enhancers were presented and returned to t ...

SNEAK THEFT – SANFORD, NC

A male subject went into a retail store with a large yellow gold and diamond anniversary ring he said he got for his wife, but she didn’t like it so he wanted to find something different. He looked around the store for a few minutes before he finally sett ...

GRAB & RUN – LAKEWOOD, CO

On 7/28/21, a male and female subject entered a jewelry store on the pretense of shopping for a men's and women's ring. The male subject selected a women's ring valued at $2,499. The male subject then requested to see a men's ring valued at $9999.99, ...

GRAB & RUN – HOBBS, NM

On 7/23/2021, a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a Cuban chain in particular. The team member showed him the selected chain, and the subject put it on. Once the chain was on his neck, he fled from the store with the item. The subject was d ...

GRAB & RUN – TEMECULA, CA

On 7/22/21, at approximately 7:40 p.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to see a chain. After being displeased with the first chain, he asked to see another chain. As soon as both chains were out and in the possession of the sales associate, th ...

GRAB & RUN – ESCONDIDO, CA

On 7/15/21, at approximately 5:15 p.m, a subject entered a jewelry store and indicated he wanted to view chains. As the subject was on the phone and mumbling while speaking into the phone, the associate handed him a chain. As the subject grabbed the ...

GRAB & RUN – DANBURY, CT

On 7/14/2021, at approximately 3:40 p.m., four male subjects approached a jewelry kiosk in a mall.  Initially, one team member was assisting the subjects until a second team member approached to assist. A subject wearing the Nike hooded sweatshirt requ ...

DIAMOND SWITCH – AUBURN, WA

On 7/7/21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., an unknown female subject entered a jewelry store and attempted to exchange a ring that she stated she had purchased. She presented a ring for return, and once exchanged, the associate used the diamond tester to t ...

SMASH & GRAB – BETHESDA, MD

On 7/2/21, at approximately 11:20 a.m., two subjects entered a retail jewelry store and asked to look at men's gold chains. The team member showed the chains from inside the case but didn't take any of them out of the case. The two subjects left the stor ...

GRAB & RUN – NORFOLK, VA

On 6/30/21, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to look at the gold chains. He was very friendly and engaged in conversation. He didn't display any signs of nervousness and he asked relevant questions about the merchandise. ...

GRAB & RUN – SHELBY, NC

A male subject entered a jewelry store, looked around, and asked questions for about 20 minutes before he asked to see a bracelet. He said that he was getting a graduation gift for his son that was graduating college. The team member pulled the bracelet o ...

BURGLARY – GRAPEVINE, TX

On 6/16/21, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a male subject was captured on surveillance cameras entering a jewelry kiosk site and tampering with locks on two cases. Â The subject gained entry into the cases and was seen removing product and placing items in a ...

GRAB & RUN – LOVELAND, CO

On 6/14/21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store. Both males stated they had cash to purchase and requested to see gold rope chains. Subject one, the primary subject, asked to try a piece on. The subject then fled th ...

GRAB & RUN – POOLER, GA

On 6/17/21, at approximately 5:05 p.m. a lone male entered a jewelry store and began looking at engagement rings. The male requested to see two rings to compare each ring. However, the team member only removed one and then once the team member regaine ...

SNEAK THEFT – ORLANDO, FL

On 6/8/21, at 12:06 p.m., a sneak theft was committed at a jewelry store and three guest's repairs, valued at $1,199.00 were stolen. A team member was processing repairs when they were approached by a guest. When leaving the area to assist, the repairs we ...

CREDIT FRAUD – NEWARK, DE

On 5/14/21, a male and female subject entered a jewelry store in Newark, DE at approximately 7:00 p.m., and asked to see several watches. They ultimately selected two watches. The female indicated that she had an account with the store. She produc ...

THEFT – SHERMAN OAKS, CA

On 5/25/21, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and began asking for a heavy durable chain that his son would not break. After being shown one chain, he asked to see another so he could compare the weights. Once the team mem ...

SMASH & GRAB – PHOENIX, AZ

On 5/22/2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a smash and grab occurred at a retail jewelry store. Two subjects approached the kiosk and broke the top of the gold chain case with an unknown object. The subjects removed gold chains and gold charms and then fle ...

ARMED ROBBERY – EUREKA, CA

On 5/18/21, at approximately 5:40 p.m., two subjects approached a jewelry store and inquired about gold chains. One subject lingered approximately 10 feet behind the store, while the other asked if the chains were silver, as he handed over a note that s ...

SNEAK THEFT – TRUMBULL, CT

On 5/11/2021, at approximately 6:22 p.m., a lone male subject entered a jewelry store.  The subject was greeted by the store manager who was assisting a guest. There was a second sales associate assisting another guest. While both team members were b ...

GRAB & RUN – HENDERSON, NV

On 5/10/21, at approximately 11:32 a.m., a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk and stated he had been approved on the lease program. The sales associate asked if he had his approval paperwork, but the subject said he left it in the car. The subject as ...

GRAB & RUN – OCALA, FL

On 5/10/21, at approximately 3:15 p.m., two male subjects, who appeared to be an older and younger brother, stated they had $1,700 to spend for a Mother's Day gift. They first looked at a ring and said they liked it, then they saw a tennis bracelet and al ...

GRAB & RUN – SACRAMENTO, CA

On 5/2/21, at approximately 2:25 p.m., a male subject approached the jewelry store and requested to purchase a pendant and chain combination. After selecting two pieces he liked, the subject asked to see the two as a combination. Once the pendant was plac ...

SMASH & GRAB – FRESNO, CA

On 4/23/21, three male subjects entered a mall and proceeded to smash a jewelry store's display case. They grabbed jewelry and then fled. Police arrested one juvenile subject. They are still looking for two other subjects. No description of the subjects w ...

GRAB & RUN – TACOMA, WA

On 4/13/21, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry store and requested to see 24" rope chains. The associate removed the chain from the showcase to show the subject. At that point, the subject said "bet", and reached across the co ...

GRAB & RUN – RENTON, WA

On 4/10/21, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a male and female subject entered a jewelry store and browsed jewelry selecting various items. They filled out a credit application for the male. The credit application was approved and during the checkout process, ...

GRAB & RUN – FT. WORTH, TX

On 4/7/21, a male subject returned to a jewelry store one day after he had previously viewed engagement rings at the same store. On this occasion, the subject asked to see the same rings. He introduced himself as Rob. The sales associate gave the subjec ...

GRAB & RUN – CYPRESS, TX

On 4/4/21, at approximately 1:30 p.m., four male subjects entered a jewelry store. Two of them waited by the door and two walked to the watch and bridal case and sat down. The subjects waited to be shown high-end watches. One of the subjects stated he had ...

GRAB & RUN – GILBERT, AZ

On 4/5/21, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a gold chain and a pendant. Once the items were in the subject’s hands, he fled from the store with the merchandise. The subject was described as a Hispanic male in ...

SNEAK THEFT – FLORENCE, SC

On 3/29/21, at approximately 4:48 p.m., while a sales associate was on their lunch break, a male subject entered a jewelry store and manipulated a lock to a showcase. Once the subject gained access to the showcase, the majority of the jewelry items were e ...

GRAB & RUN – GARLAND, TX

On 3/30/21, two male subjects entered a store under the guise of shopping for a gift for their mother. They were in the store for approximately 30 minutes. They initially looked at women's gold bracelets and then moved on to men's. One of the subject's ev ...

TIGARD, OR – GRAB & RUN

On 3/24/21, at approximately 4:10 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and requested to browse gold chains. After he declined to sign up for a credit card, he took interest in a particular chain. Once the item was removed from the case while on a ...

PACKAGE RETRIEVAL SCAM

The Jewelers' Security Alliance has recently been informed of a scam in which a female subject is calling jewelry stores claiming to be from FedEx or UPS. She states that the carrier shipped "the wrong cartons" and needed to send someone to "recall the p ...

THEFT – HAYWARD, CA

On 9/8/20, at approximately 11:25 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry store and asked to see a pendant. After the associate pulled it out, the subject requested to try on the pendant. The associate informed him that he would have to wait a moment, a ...

GRAB & RUN – LITHONIA, GA

On 7/7/20, at approximately 2:26 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a diamond ring. After the sales associate removed the item from the showcase, the male asked to see a gold bracelet as well. The sales associate informed the ...

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Moving Online: Protecting Your Business from Cyber attacks

New York, NY – On June 25, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. ET, Andrea Hill of Hill Management Group, hosted a webinar on protecting your business from cyber attacks. The panelists for the webinar included, John Kennedy, President of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, Greg (Dutch) Holland-Merten, Director of HMH Consultants, and Elliot Atlas, Chief Technology Officer of Virtual Diamond Boutique. View the recording of the webinar within!

BURGLARY – LAS VEGAS, NV

On 4/5/20, at 8:12 a.m., security personnel at a mall informed a jewelry kiosk manager that their showcase was broken and merchandise was stolen. There is no physical description of the suspect(s). If you have any information regarding this incident, plea ...

BURGLARY – SPRINGFIELD, IL

On 3/31/20, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Springfield Police were called to a department store for a motion alarm. When officers arrived, they observed two men trying to leave the building through the broken glass door. Officers arrested 34-year-old Deandre ...

GRAB & RUN – CAMDEN, SC

On 3/12/20, at approximately 3:15 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and stated he was looking for a gold bracelet. The subject filled out a credit application, but he did not get approved. He then said he might pay in cash. The subject wanted to see ...

DISTRACTION – EVERETT, WA

On 3/9/20, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a male and female subject went to a retail a jewelry store and told the sales associate that they were just looking. The associate then informed the subjects about payment options. At that point, the male subject ask ...

GRAB & RUN – WESTLAND, MI

On 3/9/20, at approximately 6:55 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about diamond engagement rings for his girlfriend. The sales associate assisted the subject for about 30 minutes. The subject said he would be paying in cash. He request ...

SMASH & GRAB – BAYTOWN, TX

On 3/4/20, at approximately 5:56 p.m., four male subjects approached a jewelry store. Two of the subjects remained at the front entrance, while the other two subjects went to the store's diamond counter and began smashing display cases with a large hammer ...

GRAB & RUN – TULARE, CA

On 3/2/20, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began looking at gold chains. After the subject looked at items, he inquired about styles of chains and prices. The sales associate conversed with the subject about credit. ...

BURGLARY – HUMBLE, TX

On 3/3/20, at approximately 3:50 a.m., subject(s) broke the front window to gain entry into a jewelry store. They broke into three showcases and removed birthstones amethyst and white sapphire merchandise. If you have any information regarding the subject ...

GRAB & RUN – BREA, CA

On 2/19/20, at approximately 5:15 p.m., a male subject approached a jewelry kiosk in a mall. The subject told the sales associate that he was looking for a gold chain. The subject asked to see a 26” gold rope chain. Once the subject had it in his possessi ...

GRAB & RUN – OXFORD, AL

On 1/20/20, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began looking at gold chains. The sales associate assisted a male subject. The subject asked her to remove a chain from the showcase. Once the chain was removed. The subjec ...

GRAB & RUN – TEMPE, AZ

On 1/11/2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a pre-owned gents ring. The sales associate showed the gents ring and the subjects then asked to see a pre-owned ladies ring as well. Once both rings were in the ...

GRAB & RUN – TUCSON, AZ

On 1/1/20, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a particular gold chain. The sales associate pulled the gold chain out of the case. The subject grabbed it, then reached into the case and took two more chains. The ...

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Jeweler targeted in home invasion

Dalworthington Gardens, TX – On December 16, 2019, at approximately 5:45 p.m., two masked men broke into a home while a woman was inside by herself. The subjects tied her up. When the woman’s husband came home, the subjects hit him over the head with a baseball bat and proceeded to tie him up as well. Click within to learn more.

THEFT – FOLSOM, CA

On 12/7/19, at approximately 12:50 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked sales associates where gold chains were located. He was friendly and talkative. He asked one associate several questions as he was narrowing down his selection. The ...

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Four dead following robbery of jewelry store

Coral Gables, FL – On December 5, 2019, at approximately 4:14 p.m., two subjects committed a gunpoint robbery at a jewelry store.  The subjects fired a bullet into the ground, which ricocheted and hit a female employee in the forehead. She sustained a minor wound. As the subjects fled, a shootout ensued between the jewelry store owner and the subjects. Click within to learn more.

GRAB & RUN – MACON, GA

On 10/28/19, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and looked at diamond rings. The subject stated he was looking for a ring for his girlfriend. After several minutes, the subject asked to see a black diamond engagement ring. ...

HOUSTON, TX – GRAB & RUN

On 10/6/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and inquired about purchasing an engagement ring. During the presentation, the sales associate discussed credit options with the subject. While the subject viewed the item, he got ...

GRAB & RUN – BREA, CA

On 9/25/19, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and expressed interest in looking at chains. The sales associate believed the subject had committed grab and runs at other stores. The associate stated she didn’t have the key. A c ...

POWER CUT – DARIEN, CT

On 8/10/19, a jewelry store experienced several alarm activation signals overnight. Police responded each time the alarms went off. After meeting with an electrician, the owner discovered that an exterior breaker had been intentionally turned off only to ...

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 ...

GRAB AND RUN – HAYWARD, CA

On 7/25/19, at approximately 3:00 p.m., sales associate presented a men’s ring to a male subject. A female accomplice was sitting down waiting for the mail near the entrance. The male subject tried on the ring and began walking toward his accomplice. He ...

GRAB AND RUN – HURST, TX

On 7/23/19, at approximately 7:35 p.m., a male subject entered a retail jewelry store and requested to see earrings and gold chains. The subject stated his name was Antoine. During the sales presentation, the subject gained possession of a chain and then ...

GRAB AND RUN – FT. WORTH, TX

On 7/7/19, at approximately 6:10 p.m., a subject visited a jewelry store and requested 22” or 24” gold chains. The subject stated he wanted a gold chain similar to the one he was currently wearing.  The sales associate presented one gold chain. At th ...

GRAB AND RUN – LAREDO, TX

On 7/6/19, at approximately 5:50 p.m., a subject visited a jewelry store to discuss his broken bracelet. The sales associate offered suggestions on how it could be repaired. During the conversation, the subject asked to view a new bracelet. Sales associat ...

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 ...

SMASH & GRAB – DECATUR, GA

On 6/17/19, at approximately 1:02 p.m., two male subjects entered a store and stood close to jewelry cases. After about one minute, one of the subjects began hitting the top of the case with a small pointed tool. The second subject then helped hit the top ...

GRAB & RUN – CONCORD, CA

On 6/9/19, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a grab and run theft. Two subjects approached the sales associate and asked her to see a gold chain at the same time. The sales associate handed the chain to the subjects, who then ...

SNEAK THEFT – FOLEY, AL

On 6/7/19, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store and handed a sales associate a watch for repair. The subject walked around the store, and then picked up two sterling silver necklaces from an open display case. She then con ...

GRAB & RUN – TEMPE, AZ

On 5/21/19, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a subject approached a kiosk and asked to see a gold chain with a pendant. Once the subject had the chain and pendant in his possession, he asked what the total amount would be as if he were going to pay. The sales ...

ROBBERY – BATON ROUGE, LA

On 5/8/19, at approximately 8:45 p.m., two male subjects entered a jewelry store and ordered everyone to get on the floor. One of the subjects demanded the manager open the showcases with case keys. The first subject laid a hammer on top of the case and p ...

BURGLARY – HOUSTON, TX

On 5/6/19, at approximately 03:36 a.m., four subjects gained entry to a jewelry store by breaking the bottom portion of the side window. After gaining entry, the subjects stole gemstones and gold jewelry. If you have any information regarding the subjects ...

GRAB & RUN – EASLEY, SC

On 5/3/19, at approximately 12:03 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store to look at watches and diamond rings. While a bridal set was being shown to him on a ring stick, the subject grabbed the stick with jewelry and fled from the store. He was last seen ...

GRAB AND RUN – AUBURN, WA

On 5/1/19, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and claimed that he wanted to get his wife of 26 years an upgrade for her wedding ring. The subject was described as being “very nice and cheery. “The subject viewed merchandise and ...

GRAB AND RUN – PALMDALE, CA

On 4/26/19, at approximately 2:25 p.m., a subject entered a retail jewelry store and asked to see 18 Karat gold jewelry. The sales associate told him they don’t sell 18 karat gold items. The subject then asked to see a ring from the case. Once the subject ...

GRAB AND RUN – TULARE, CA

On 4/19/19, at approximately 5:22 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see diamond rings. After he was presented with a ring, he fled from the store. The subject was described as a 5’4” Hispanic male. He weighs 150 lbs. He has a tattoo on ...

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Gunpoint Robbers Wanted

Tampa, FL – On April 1, 2019, at approximately 5:10 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store. Once inside, the male subject brandished a gun. The subjects ordered sales associates to get on the floor. The subjects then proceeded to ransack display cases.

GRAB AND RUN – PHOENIX, AZ

On 4/1/19, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a high-end watch. He asked the sales associate if she knew where he could find other high-end watches. The sales associate told him he could find those items in a di ...

GRAB AND RUN – ATLANTA, GA

On 3/30/19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and began looking at diamond rings. The subject appeared to be conversing with someone on the phone who was describing a specific type of diamond he should inquire about. The s ...

SMASH & GRAB – OXFORD, PA

On 3/25/19, at approximately 7:50 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store. One of the men went to the Design and Service Center, while his accomplice went to the diamond bay. The first subject forced his way into the Design and Service Center and deman ...

GRAB & RUN – ITHACA, NY

On 2/28/19, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to look at gold chains and a cross pendant. He was shopping for himself. During the presentation, the subject grabbed the chain from the counter and fled from the sto ...

SMASH & GRAB –ATLANTA, GA

On 1/17/19, at approximately 7:14 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store and immediately yelled: “get down!” One of the subjects then said, “don’t push any button!” Two additional males then entered the store. The four subjects approached tw ...