On 3/1/17, at approximately 4:25 p.m., a sales associate assisted a suspect examining men’s diamond rings. The suspect stated he wanted to treat himself after receiving his tax return. During the presentation, the suspect held the ring and said he’ll take ...
Infamous 86-Year-old jewel thief, found too sick to stand trial
Atlanta, GA – On February 23, 2017 Judge Alford J. Dempsey determined 86-year-old Doris Payne was too ill to stand trial.
GRAB & RUN – LITTLE ROCK, AR
On 2/28/17, at approximately 3:15 p.m., two male suspects inquired about men’s diamond rings. One of the suspects flashed a large amount of cash. He stated that he wanted to buy a ring. He was shown a ring, tried it on and said he would buy it. As the sal ...
GRAB AND RUN – CANTON, OH
On 2/28/17, at approximately 12:50 p.m., a suspect inquired about men’s watches. He was shown a watch and stated it was too flashy. He was then shown another watch. He placed it around his wrist and then fled from the store. The suspect was described a ...
GRAB AND RUN – CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
On 2/26/17, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a female suspect inquired about a gold rope chain and a herringbone chain. After the items were presented to the suspect, she put the two chains on and stated she was going to make a purchase, but needed to call he ...
Armed Robbers Flee on Motorcycles
Barcelona, Spain – On February 23, 2017 four men committed a gunpoint smash and grab robbery and fled on motorcycles.
DISTRACTION – PITTSBURGH, PA
On 2/22/17, at approximately 7:00 p.m., two female suspects committed a distraction theft. The suspects asked to see gold chains. They also asked the associate to see several different items. The sales associate removed several pieces at the same time. Th ...
SNEAK THEFT – DICKSON CITY, PA
On 2/21/17, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a female suspect inquired about purchasing a cocktail ring. The suspect stated she wanted her sapphire ring to shine like a diamond, however, she said that she could not afford a diamond. The suspect was shown a rin ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – DALLAS, TX
On 2/10/17, at approximately 6:13 p.m., two suspects requested to see gold chains and diamonds. The male suspect flashed a large stack of cash and told the sales associate he wanted a mounting to go with a diamond. As the sales associate performed the pre ...
JSA RELEASES BURGLARY PROTECTION VIDEO
New York, NY – In a 7-minute video, John Kennedy, President of JSA, provides basic recommendations for jewelers to reduce the risk of break-ins.


