On 8/22/21, at approximately 1:40 p.m., two subjects entered a jewelry store indicating they were looking for a gift for one of their girlfriends. They declined further assistance and after browsing for approximately 5 minutes they departed. At appro ...
GRAB & RUN – JACKSONVILLE, FL
On 8/20/21, at approximately 11:57 a.m., grab and run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store and two solitaires were stolen. The subject told the team member he wanted to upgrade his wife's ring, as his 14th anniversary was coming up. The team member ch ...
ATTEMPTED THEFT – MURFREESBORO, TN
On 8/18/21, at approximately 3:00 p.m., two subjects attempted to commit a theft at a jewelry store in Murfreesboro, TN. A male and female couple entered the location with the pretense of shopping. When team members approached to assist, they observed the ...
GRAB & RUN – EVERETT, WA
On 8/14/21, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a grab & run theft occurred at a retail jewelry store. A male subject entered the store and informed the team he was in search of diamond rings. After browsing a few varieties, he requested to see one of th ...
DIAMOND SWITCH – TACOMA, WA
On 8/15/21, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a female subject entered a jewelry store and expressed interest in trading her current ring. The subject requested to see a particular ring, at which point the associate removed the ring from the showcase and the ...
Burglar arrested after stealing $10,000 worth of jewelry
Franklin, MA – On August 11, 2021, the Franklin Police Department announced that 32-year-old Patrick Maranda was arrested for committing a burglary at a jewelry store. Click within to learn more.
Authorities seize fake GIA certificates
Surat, India – On August 17, 2021, the Times of India published a report on a racket that provided Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA’s) original certificates for lower quality diamonds. Click within to read the article.
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 ...
Suspects wanted and identified after burglary
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FIRECRACKER DISTRACTION THEFT – VALLEY STREAM, NY
On 8/13/2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a jewelry store associate was assisting two male subjects at the gold chain showcase. The team heard multiple loud noises in the mall that they believed came from a discharged firearm. The noise caused several m ...