New York, NY – On June 23, 2017 JCK Magazine published an article featuring the Jewelers’ Security Alliance’s advice on preventing shipping scams.
Six person distraction team
Glendale, CA – On June 15, 2017, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a team of thieves perpetrated a distraction theft.
Video: Jewelry store burglary
Columbia, SC – On June 17, 2017, a male suspect broke into a store and stole 26 pairs of gold earrings.
DISTRACTION THEFT – MESQUITE, TX
On 6/20/17, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a male and female suspect distracted sales associates. The suspects positioned themselves so the sales associates had their backs to the office area. A third suspect then surreptitiously entered the store and then l ...
CREDIT CARD FRAUD – DURHAM, NC
On 6/9/17, at approximately 6:25 p.m., a couple was shopping for a bracelet for the female. The bracelet was paid for by the male with a fraudulent Visa credit card. The male suspect is a very light skinned Black male. He is approximately 6’0” tall and we ...
GRAB AND RUN – STATESBORO, GA
On 6/19/17, at approximately 6:27 p.m., one male suspect approached a showcase. He requested to see a bracelet. Once the bracelet was removed from the showcase, he asked to see a gold chain. The sales associate informed the suspect that she could only rem ...
GRAB AND RUN – LAKEWOOD, CA
On 6/19/17, at approximately 11:21 a.m., the sales associate assisted a suspect in viewing rings. During the presentation, the suspect held a ring and said “I’ll take it.” He then fled from the store. The suspect was described as a 6’2” black male. He wei ...
Burglar arrested following $100,000 jewelry theft
Tucson, AZ – In May 2017, 18-year-old Henry Lopez, and his accomplice secreted themselves inside a department store.