On 1/20/22, at approximately 10:30 a.m., four individuals approached a jewelry kiosk and asked to see a gold chain. The sales associate began to discuss payment options and three of the subjects walked away. The subject who stayed asked to see a diamo ...
Defendant Pleads Guilty In Manhattan Federal Court To Armed Robbery Scheme
Victor Rivera was responsible for 11 robberies. Click within to learn the details of the crimes.
GRAB AND RUN – BUFORD, GA
On 1/14/22, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a specific ring. He then quickly asked to see a chain as well. The associate walked him to the chains and as he tried one on, he asked to see if the ring matc ...
GRAB AND RUN – STAMFORD, CT
On 1/18/2022, at 10:51 a.m., a lone male subject entered a retail jewelry store. After being greeted, the subject stated he was interested in purchasing an engagement ring for his girlfriend. The subject requested to look at a ring. The team member ...
GRAB AND RUN – TACOMA, WA
On 1/13/22, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject approached the store and stayed near the outer lease line, browsing watches. The team member offered assistance, and the subject expressed ...
Robbers use bear spray in attempted robbery
Los Angeles, CA – On January 14, 2022, at approximately 5:35 p.m., five masked subjects entered a jewelry store in a mall and then proceeded to use bear spray or pepper spray to incapacitate the store’s employees.
BURGLARY – BAKERSFIELD, CA
On 1/13/22, at approximately 9 a.m., as team members approached a jewelry kiosk, they observed cases 2 and 3 were broken into from the front of the cases. The team members could visibly see that merchandise had been stolen from case 3. Case 2 was smas ...
DISTRACTION THEFT – CANTON, OH
On 1/12/22, at approximately 4:27 p.m. a retail jewelry store was the victim of a distraction theft. Two male subjects entered the store at 4:15 p.m. and were assisted by an employee at the display case containing diamond earrings. Subject #1 asked to ...
Subject used smoke bomb in attempted robbery
The Salem New Hampshire police are seeking assistance in identifying this subject.
Authorities provide insight on “crime tourists” and their method of operating
Fairfax County, VA – On January 11, 2022, the Washington Post’s Justin Jouvenal, published an article titled “‘Crime tourists’: An international spree targets D.C. area’s wealthy Asian residents.” Click within to read the article about criminal groups that target residential homes and jewelry stores.