On 7/10/20, ProfessionalJeweler.com shared some insight into how jewelers are keeping their stores safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to learn more.
SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER BURGLARY – RACINE, WI
A 24-year-old man from Racine, WI identified as Montavius Drane appeared in court on 7/9/20 for allegedly burglarizing a jewelry store on 6/1/20; which was the same night as civil unrest in Racine. Click here to learn more about how police implicated Dran ...
GRAB & RUN – KANSAS CITY, KS
On 7/7/20, at approximately 6:05 p.m., a subject entered a jewelry store and asked to look at engagement rings for his girlfriend of 6 ½ years. He was shown a ring and then also asked to look at diamond tennis bracelets. The ring was returned to the showc ...
GRAB & RUN – LITHONIA, GA
On 7/7/20, at approximately 2:26 p.m., a male subject entered a jewelry store and asked to see a diamond ring. After the sales associate removed the item from the showcase, the male asked to see a gold bracelet as well. The sales associate informed the ...
SUSPECT ARRESTED AFTER DRIVING CAR THROUGH MALL – BEAUMONT, TX
On 7/4/20, at approximately 7:54 p.m., 40-year-old Garrick White crashed his car into the entrance of a mall. White then burglarized a jewelry kiosk and then fled on foot. He was subsequently arrested. He is being charged with criminal mischief and two co ...
FATHER OF JEWELRY THIEVES RETURNS RING – VILLA PARK, CA
On 6/27/20, shortly before closing, two women committed a distraction theft and stole a $10,000 ring from a jewelry store. Following the theft, the store received a handwritten letter from a person purporting to be the women's father. The letter explained ...
IDENTITIES OF MASKED MEN SOUGHT AFTER SAFE ATTACK BURGLARY – ASTORIA, OR
On 6/26/20, at approximately 11:30 p.m., three subjects burglarized a jewelry store. They used tools to cut through floors, walls, and the safe. They stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry. The burglary appears to be consistent with a professional burglar ...
BURGLAR ATTEMPTED ENTRY THROUGH ROOF – STAMFORD, CT
On 6/18/20, at approximately 3:34 a.m., burglary subject attempted to gain access to a jewelry store by cutting a hole in the ceiling. The subject was observed wearing very distinct sneakers. Click here to see footage of the crime. If you have any informa ...
WRONGFUL ARREST FROM FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY – FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
Robert Williams, 42, was arrested and misidentified for stealing five watches from a store. Facial recognition technology was utilized to arrest him. He recently recounted his experience. Click here to hear from Robert Williams and click here to learn mor ...
ROBBERY SUSPECTS TO BE ARRAIGNED – STAMFORD, CT
The three suspects accused of committing a robbery that resulted in the homicide of 69-year-old jeweler Marc Vuono will be arraigned this week. The arraignment will take place via a Zoom conference call on 7/2/20. Earlier last month, federal officials ann ...