Brooklyn, NY – On December 30, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., a 79-year-old jewelry store owner was in the process of closing his store. Two men then entered the store and proceeded to severely beat the jeweler. Click within to learn more.
DIAMOND SWITCH – KANSAS CITY, MO
On 12/28/22, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a diamond switch occurred at a retail jewelry store. A female subject requested to see a diamond engagement ring. During the presentation, and while holding the requested ring, the subject switched the diamond ...
Two smash and grab robberies in malls 25 miles apart on same day
Virginia Beach, VA – On December 21, 2022, at 1:17 p.m, two subjects committed a robbery at the Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, VA. At 5:45 p.m. on the same day, two subjects committed a smash and grab at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, VA.
GRAB AND RUN – WINSTON SALEM, NC
On 12/21/222, at 7:15 p.m. a male subject asked to see numerous pieces in a jewelry store. He said that he was shopping for something for his girlfriend. Eventually, he settled on a diamond ring, and the team member was suspicious, so she did not hand it ...
The Biggest Security Mistakes Jewelers Are Making Right Now
New York, NY – On December 20, 2022, National Jeweler published an article in which Jewelers’ Security Alliance President John Kennedy outlined the five common jewelry crimes that are occurring now, and what to do, and what not to do, to mitigate them from occuring. Click within to read the tips.
DISTRACTION THEFT – BARBOURSVILLE, WV
On 12/7/22, at 4:30 p.m., one subject was at a jewelry store's display cases that opens as a sliding shelf onto the sales floor. As the team member was assisting the subject, the subject put his hand in the case and stole a curb bracelet. The police ...
Two subjects wanted for theft of $20,000 watch
Southfield, MI – On December 13, 2022, at approximately 5:09 p.m., two male subjects committed a grab and run theft and stole a high-end watch. Click within to view a news clip about the crime.
DIAMOND SWITCH – HINESVILLE, GA
On 12/13/22, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a jewelry store was the victim of a diamond switch. A lone male entered the location and began looking at diamond solitaire earrings. After looking at several, the male asked to see a particular earring. A t ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – WOODBRIDGE, VA
On 12/10/22, at approximately 1:35 p.m., two subjects committed a distraction theft at a jewelry store. After going to the bridal display, the subject asked to see a particular diamond. The sales associate placed one diamond on their finger and was asked ...
4 suspects arrested following violent smash & grab
Franklin, TN – On December 3, 2022, four male suspects were arrested after the committed a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store. Click with to learn more and see footage of the crime.