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THIEVES IN THE NIGHT: A VAST BURGLARY RING FROM CHILE HAS BEEN TARGETING WEALTHY U.S. HOUSEHOLDS

Authorities are closing in on a sprawling network of South American bandits who arrive as “tourists,” then plunder the homes of the rich—eluding police on three continents…..

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WATCH: By-standers loot money from blown up cash van after dramatic Cape Town robbery and shoot-out

CAPE TOWN – Suspects bombed a cash-in-transit vehicle along the N7 on-ramp in Cape Town on Tuesday which led to a frenzy on the busy road as by-standers swarmed the cash van and began taking the money that spilled onto the road.

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Are Apple AirTags a Security Risk for Jewelers?

Last year, Apple introduced the AirTag, a 1.26-inch disc that doubles as a tracking device.
Along with Apple’s new “Find My” network, the discs are meant to help users find their lost items, such as wallets and keys.
The tech giant was initially slammed for taking the idea from Tile, which created a technology based on a similar idea. But now, critics have raised a far more serious concern, which could affect people in the jewelry industry….

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A stunning model and TV host has been charged with being a part of an international jewelry theft ring.

A man dubbed the ‘Gold King’ claims Tonka Tomicic, a model and TV presenter, owes him hundreds of thousands of pounds for the sale of a valuable stone.
An international network dedicated to the illegal sale of stolen jewelry and watches is said to have implicated a stunning model and TV presenter.
….The Chilean criminal gang is thought to operate in Europe and North America, stealing high-end jewelry and watches before selling them in Chile…..

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What JSA’s Latest Crime Report Tells Us About 2022

New York—The Jewelers’ Security Alliance recently published its annual crime report for 2020, which was delayed because of COVID-19 but still provides insight about crime trends in the jewelry industry.
President John J. Kennedy said 2020 was a year in which there were more crimes against the jewelry industry, but dollar losses shrank….

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‘We lost everything’: Quebec jeweler reports theft of over $1 million in overnight break-and-enter

MONTREAL — Owners of a Montreal-area jewellery store say they’ve been robbed of 40 years of hard work after two suspected thieves made off with gold, precious stones and jewellery from their safes.
Owners of family-run Kirkland jewellery store Bijouterie Futuriste released what appears to be security footage of the act, which allegedly occurred at around 2:30 a.m. last Monday….

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UPDATE: Smash-and-Grab Thieves Target Hayward Mall; Lululemon Store Robbed in San Jose’s Santana Row

HAYWARD (CBS SF) — Looters targeting Bay Area businesses struck again Sunday evening, with smash-and-grab thieves hitting the Southland Mall in Hayward and suspects taking merchandise from a Lululemon store in San Jose.
Hayward police told KPIX they responded around 5:30 p.m. Sunday to multiple calls from stores in Southland Mall…..

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Caught On Camera: Man Places Fake Bomb Outside Of Jewelry Store In Howard County

Video shows a suspect placing a package at the door of Sergio’s Fine Jewelers along with a note demanding jewelry and cash on Oct. 1.

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Robber fires gun, steals $100K in loot from NYC jewelry store

An armed robber fired a gunshot inside a Brooklyn jewelry store before making off with over $100,000 in loot on Tuesday, police said…..

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Suspects nabbed in chase after 10 mln euro jewel heist at Bulgari in Paris

PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Police in Paris caught three suspected armed robbers after opening fire on their car as they made their getaway from a 10 million euro ($12 million) jewellery heist at a Bulgari store in the French capital on Tuesday…..

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