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Wayne, NJ- A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the June robbery of a Wayne jewelry store, police said.

Corey J. Boyd, 28, of Paterson, was arrested July 8 after detectives from the Wayne and Clifton police departments spotted him while working on an unrelated investigation in Paterson, according to the Wayne Police Department.

Police said Boyd had recently been identified as a suspect in the June 16 robbery at Massola Jewelers through the ongoing investigation in Wayne.

Detectives coordinated with the Paterson Police Department as they followed Boyd. Officers moved in after the vehicle he was riding in stopped, and Boyd attempted to flee on foot before he was quickly apprehended, police said.

Boyd was taken to Paterson Police Headquarters before being transferred to the Wayne Police Department on an outstanding robbery warrant. He was later taken to the Passaic County Jail pending a detention hearing, police said.

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Two men were arrested on Friday (19 June) after they allegedly stole a diamond worth more than S$235,000 from a jewellery store in Chinatown.

They allegedly did this by swapping the diamond with a fake one, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a news release sent to MS News.

Men allegedly swapped diamond while examining it at Chinatown shop

The two men visited the store along Kreta Ayer Road on Friday, SPF said.

They showed interest in purchasing the diamond and were allowed to examine it, according to preliminary investigations.

But while doing so, they replaced it with a fake one and left the shop without making any purchases.

Suspicions from shop assistant led to discovering fake diamond

Their behaviour raised suspicion among a shop assistant.

He then checked the diamond and discovered that it had been replaced with a fake.

The police were called at about 3.40pm.

Men arrested at Changi Airport within three hours

Officers from the Central Police Division and Police Operations Command Centre carried out extensive follow-up investigations, which included conducting ground enquiries and viewing images from CCTV and police cameras.

They identified the two men, aged 30 and 42, who were arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 3 within three hours of the report being made.

BROOKINGS, SD — A grand jury in Brookings County has indicted a Brookings resident on multiple charges for his alleged role in a burglary involving the theft of diamond rings valued at more than $78,000.

Larry Black, 52, was indicted on April 22 in the March 3 incident at Riddle’s Jewelry, 950 22nd Ave., in Brookings, according to information from the Brookings Police Department and the Brookings County State’s Attorney’s Office. The charges are:

• Third-degree burglary, which, under state law, is a Class 5 felony.
• Grand theft, a Class 4 felony.
• Intentional damage to property, a Class 4 felony.

If convicted on all counts, Black faces a maximum potential penalty of 25 years in prison and fines totaling $50,000. Those numbers derive from the potential for 10-year prison terms and $20,000 fines for each Class 4 violation, and the five-year prison term and $10,000 fine for the Class 5 violation.

The BPD said the rings have been recovered, and Black remained in the Brookings County Detention Center as of June 1, awaiting trial.

The incident unfolded on March 3 at 12:29 a.m., when the BPD responded to an alarm indicating a break-in at Riddle’s Jewelry. Officers arrived to find shattered glass, missing rings and a smear of blood, according to a probable cause statement.

Investigators determined the bicycle used in the burglary did not belong to Black. The owner was not involved in the crime, and Black allegedly took and returned the bike without permission, according to the statement.

The statement noted that, following April 14 results from state lab testing of the blood, a warrant was issued to obtain Black’s DNA and to search the residence he was living in at Normandy Village Mobile Home Park.

He was taken into custody on April 15.

Round Rock, Texas- The Round Rock Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with the April 21, 2026, robbery at Marc Robinson Jewelers located in the Round Rock Premium Outlets.

Detectives arrested Jalen Javon Davis, 24, and Leslie La Vun Jones II, 25, both of Houston, Texas, for their alleged roles in the robbery.

On April 21, multiple masked suspects entered the store, smashed display cases, and stole multiple high-value pieces of jewelry before fleeing. Using surveillance footage, witness statements, interviews, and license plate reader technology, detectives identified suspect vehicles, developed investigative leads, and located individuals involved in the offense.

The investigation remains active, and additional arrests are expected.

The Round Rock Police Department thanks the Houston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and the community members whose information and assistance helped advance this investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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Elkton, MD– A New Jersey man was arrested Thursday after allegedly sparking a massive fire with camping fuel and fireworks inside a Maryland Walmart, creating a terrifying diversion to pull off a $10,000 jewelry heist.

Anthony J. Rhodes, 36, of Berlin, New Jersey, was taken into custody without incident by local police and is currently sitting in a Camden County jail awaiting extradition to Maryland.

His charges include first-degree arson and manufacturing an explosive device.

The chaotic scene unfolded on the night of April 29 at a store in Elkton, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Security video showed a masked man entering the store with a backpack and loading a grocery cart with camping fuel and several boxes of fireworks, officials said.

The suspect then parked the shopping cart next to the children’s clothing section and set it ablaze.

As the fire grew and fireworks began exploding inside the store, customers and staff scrambled for the exits.

Authorities said the suspect then smashed into the store’s jewelry counter, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise before walking out and fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

While firefighters from the Singerly Fire Company quickly extinguished the flames and contained direct fire damage to around $5,000, Walmart said the smoke, soot and subsequent cleanup resulted in $10 million in lost inventory.

Officials said Rhodes was wearing a Jefferson University Baseball T-shirt during the heist, which investigators used to track him down.

Rhodes did not have a connection to the university or its sports teams, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); and Walmart Global Investigations assisted with the investigation.

“Working side-by-side with our ATF partners and Walmart Global Investigations, our team was able to identify a suspect quickly,” acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray wrote in a statement after the arrest. “Investigations such as these require an all-hands approach, and I am proud of everyone who was able to bring this case to a close.”

A Walmart spokesperson told Fox News Digital the company “appreciate[s] the partnership with law enforcement and their swift action in this investigation.”

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Henderson, Nevada– On April 20, 2026, it was reported that a grab-and-run incident occurred. A male suspect approached the store, where he was greeted by two employees. The male proceeded to the gold showcase and began to look at gold necklaces and bracelets. The male selected a gold necklace, where the employee removed the item from the showcase, handed the necklace to the male, and tried on several necklaces and a bracelet. The male left the store on his cell phone and later returned, where he asked to look at and try on another gold necklace and bracelet. The male tried on the necklace and bracelet, grabbed another necklace from the counter, and quickly exited the store and the mall.

Suspect(s) Description: Male, 35-40 yrs. old, Hispanic, 5’7, 170lbs, dark brown shaggy hair, brown eyes, black Nike hoodie, brown sweatpants, black shoes, wearing a black hat with silver design on front, wearing eyeglasses

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on this criminal, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The U.S. Middle District of Florida has announced the arrest of a Hialeah man accused of armed robbery at a Cape Coral jewelry store that occurred on Tuesday.

Law enforcement arrested and filed a criminal complaint charging Ivel Sanchez Rivera, 52, with conspiracy and interference with commerce by robbery and use and brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence.

According to the criminal complaint, Rivera, who was the getaway driver, along with two individuals, entered Tio Jewelers while the store was closed and waited for the manager to arrive.

The two individuals then allegedly forced the manager to open the safe and proceeded to take a large amount of jewelry and two firearms from the store.

The other two individuals accused of robbing the store have not been identified.

According to United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe, Rivera faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison for the conspiracy offense and a consecutive 7-year sentence in federal prison for the firearm offense, if convicted.

Cape Coral police identified Rivera’s vehicle as the same used in the robbery, noting that he had driven the car to the area of Tio Jewelers the night before the theft and then immediately returned to Miami after the crime was committed.

A search warrant was issued for Rivera’s residences, which yielded the seizure of two firearms. One of the firearms recovered belonged to the jewelry store’s owner, taken during the robbery.

According to the U.S. Middle District of Florida, a “criminal complaint is an allegation that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.”

The investigation remains ongoing and the other two individuals have not been arrested.

Article provided by WINK News, click HERE to view.

US Department of Justice press release. click HERE to view.

Bakersfield, CA– On January 06, 2026, at the Valley Plaza Center a grab and run theft incident occurred at a jewelry store. As the Suspect and his female companion entered the store, they began browsing before the Suspect approached the employee and inquired about a 14k gold Cuban chain. The female companion began browsing the store as the suspect asked to look at a gold chain. The suspect then asked his companion to put the chain on his neck and after doing so, she walks away. The suspect then walks around the corner of the store whereupon the female companion follows him, both leading to the mall exit. Mall Security and the Bakersfield Police Dept. were notified whereupon an investigation was initiated. No reported injuries

Suspect(s) Description:

Suspect – Male black, early 20’s-late 20’s, 5’7”-5’9”, slim build, shoulder length dreadlocks. Wearing a black zip-up hoodie, green color track/ski pants.

Companion – Female black, mid 20’s-early 30’s, 4’10”-5’1”, slim build, long hair with bandana on top. Wearing black zip-up hoodie, black biker shorts, Croc style footwear

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two suspects who are allegedly part of an international crime ring responsible for multiple jewelry and retail thefts have been arrested, according to police, and six others remain at large.

Constantin Totoi, 38, and European Muntaneu, 40, were arrested last month following a multi-agency investigation.

The suspects who are still at large were identified as Raytan Muntaneu, 26, Retan Varga, 28, Acunta Muntean, 40, Ioan Markus, 30, Anghel Bazill, 28, Ioan Markus, 30, and Procotor Muntean, 25.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, detectives served a search warrant last month regarding a theft that happened in LAPD’s Rampart Division.

“On December 17, 2025, a news segment aired regarding the incident that generated investigative leads and prompted the initiation of a coordinated multi-agency investigation,” said LAPD in a statement.

As a result of the investigation, police said detectives identified several suspected members of the crime ring believed to be responsible for thefts that targeted jewelry and retail businesses across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Investigators believe the group has been active since at least 2016.

During the search last month, detectives recovered watches, jewelry, and clothing believed to be stolen during these incidents. Detectives also found “numerous fraudulent forms of identification, passports, and other related documents,” according to police.

“Detectives are requesting the public and outside law enforcement agency assistance in identifying additional crimes these individuals were involved in, as well as any jewelry stores or retail businesses that recognize the recovered property,” said LAPD.

If you have any information regarding additional incidents or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328. These criminals travel state to state to avoid detection and prosecution. Jewelers be Alert!

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Bristol, CT – Police are investigating a smash-and-grab theft at a jewelry store in Bristol. A heist very similar to another that was reported two days earlier. 

The break-in happened Monday evening, Jan. 19, at Kay Jewelers on Farmington Avenue, Bristol police said.

Two masked suspects entered the store and used a hammer to break open a display case. The suspects grabbed jewelry from the cases and ran from the store.

Police said they were still determining the value of the stolen items. 

A similar smash and grab occurred on Saturday. Police have not said whether the two cases are connected.

If you have any information regarding this incident or information on these criminals, please contact the Jewelers’ Security Alliance at jsa2@jewelerssecurity.org or 212-687-0328.

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