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  Leader of Multi-State Jewelry Theft Crew Sentenced to More Than Six Years’ of Federal Imprisonment

  July 27, 2023

  Duanne Pierce of Philadelphia has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for conspiring to transport stolen property across state lines.

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  Three Men Charged with Violent Robbery of Stamford Jeweler

  April 9, 2020

  Robert Rallo, Thomas Liberatore, and Paul Prosano have been charged with federal robbery offenses in connection with the March 28 robbery of Marco Jewelers.

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• Press Release

  Joshua Small and Joni Amber Johnson Sentenced for Kidnapping Elderly Victims

  January 28, 2020

  Joshua Small and Joni Amber Johnson targeted the homes of elderly victims, forcing entry and holding them at gunpoint, then ransacking the homes for jewelry, valuables, heirlooms, and cash.

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• Press Release

  Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $800,000 in Jewelry

  September 5, 2019

  Budder Khan pleaded guilty to robbing two Falls Church pawn shops of nearly $800,000 in jewelry and watches and faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison.

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  Colombian Pleads Guilty in Robbery of $500K in Gems and Jewelry from Traveling Salesman in Pittsburgh’s North Hills

  April 9, 2019

  Oscar Javier Rodriguez Roa, a resident of Bogota, Colombia, pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to violate federal robbery laws.

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• Press Release

  Newark Man Convicted of Armed Jewelry Heist in Elizabeth, New Jersey

  February 15, 2019

  William Valentin of Newark has been convicted for his role in the September 2017 armed robbery of a jewelry exchange located in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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• Press Release

  Last of Four Michigan Men Sentenced on Federal Charges in Connection with Jared the Galleria of Jewelry Robbery

  January 15, 2019

  Robert Scott of Michigan received 65 months in prison for his part in the robbery of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry on December 4, 2017, in Missouri.

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  Oklahoma City Man Sentenced for His Role in the Robbery of Haltom’s Jewelers

  February 16, 2018

  Garland Gilmore Lenoir III, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was sentenced to serve a total of 221 months in prison for robbery of Haltom's Jewelers.

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  Two Houston Men Sentenced for Their Role in Tilak Jewelers Robbery

  February 9, 2018

  Michael Cornelious and Larry Solomon were sentenced to lengthy prison sentences for their role in the conspiracy to rob Tilak Jewelers in Irving.

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• Press Release

  Haltom’s Jeweler Robber Sentenced to 262 Months in Federal Prison

  January 25, 2018

  Willie Thompson, Jr. of Oklahoma City sentenced to serve 262 months in prison for conspiracy to rob Haltom’s Jewelers in Grapevine.

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• Press Release

  Three More Men Arrested on Hobbs Act Robbery and Related Gun Charges

  December 8, 2017

  Devon Davis, Keon Wilson, and Shawn McIntosh have been arrested after being charged by a superseding indictment with Hobbs Act robbery.

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• Press Release

  Five Middletown Residents Indicted for Million-Dollar Jewelry Robbery

  September 22, 2017

  Five Middletown residents have been charged with the strong-armed robbery of a diamond/jewelry merchant in Monroeville, Pennsylvania on April 2, 2016.

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• Press Release

  Five Violent Jewelry Robbers Have Been Arrested

  July 25, 2017

  Five individuals wanted for their involvement in a series of violent robberies against jewelry salesmen have been arrested.

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  Security Video of 2013 Connecticut Jewelry Store Robbery

  July 14, 2017

  Security video showing suspects in robbery of jewelry store in Fairfield, Connecticut in 2013.

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  Four Men Indicted on Hobbs Act Robbery and Related Gun Charges

  June 13, 2017

  Shaquielle Correa, Jarmaine Ayala, Wahilli James, and Ron Kuntz are charged in a conspiracy to rob Gems and Gold Corner Jewelry Store on St. Thomas.

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• Story

  Craigslist Robbers

  March 20, 2017

  A case involving violent robbers who used Craigslist to target high-end jewelry sellers illustrates how the FBI and local police work together on complex multi-jurisdictional investigations.

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• Press Release

  Detroit Man Sentenced to Three Years for Role in Smash-and-Grab Robbery of Stamford Jewelry Store

  February 27, 2017

  Brandon Paul Quainton of Detroit, Michigan was sentenced today to three years' imprisonment for his role in a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery.

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• Press Release

  Two Detroit Men Indicted for Robbing Springfield Jewelry Store

  December 7, 2016

  Two Detroit, Michigan men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for robbing a Springfield, Missouri jewelry store.

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• Press Release

  Three Individuals Indicted on Hobbs Act Robbery and Related Gun Charges

  November 21, 2016

  Aracelis N. Ayala, aka Gordita aka Fluff, and Raheem Miller, aka Caesar, were charged with two Hobbs Act robberies, conspiracy, related gun charges, and territorial offenses.

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  Break-In Netted Burglary Crew $2.5 Million in Jewels

  November 7, 2016

  A group of friends who referred to themselves as the Jedi Knights committed several hundred home break-ins up and down the East Coast during 2011 and 2012.

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• Press Release

  Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Armed Robbery of Guilderland Jewelry Store

  October 11, 2016

  Aristedes Duartez, III was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his violent, armed robbery of a Guilderland, New York jewelry store.

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• Press Release

  Maryland Man Sentenced to Over 14 Years in Federal Prison for an Armed Robbery Conspiracy and Robberies of a St. Mary’s County Jewelry Store and Pharmacy

  October 11, 2016

  Abdelrahim Ayyad, a/k/a Sahid, was sentenced to 174 months for an armed robbery conspiracy and two armed commercial robberies.

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• Press Release

  Career Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Queenstown Diamond Store

  September 23, 2016

  Roy Lee Tolbert was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for the armed robbery of a diamond store in Queenstown, Maryland.

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• Press Release

  New York Man Involved in $2.5 Million Jewelry Theft Sentenced to 40 Months in Federal Prison

  August 30, 2016

  Jason Gatto was sentenced to 40 months of imprisonment for burglarizing a Connecticut residence and stealing approximately $2.5 million in jewelry.

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  Armed Robber Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison

  June 27, 2016

  Greenbelt , Maryland U.

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• Press Release

  Man Convicted for Jewelry Store Robberies

  June 21, 2016

  Contact Person: Nathan Williams (843) 727-4381.

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  Six Individuals Charged in Scheme to Defraud Merchants Out of Jewelry and Diamonds

  June 9, 2016

  Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, ), Robert E.

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• Press Release

  FBI Offers $10,000 Reward in Armed Robbery Investigation

  May 31, 2016

  The FBI Las Vegas Division is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the unknown subjects involved in an armed jewelry store robbery.

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• Press Release

  Owings Mills Man Sentenced to Prison for the Robbery of an Owings Mills Jewelry Store, Including Kidnapping and Brandishing a Gun

  May 20, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland U.

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  Three Men Sentenced for Armed Robbery of West Bloomfield Tappers Jewelry

  May 17, 2016

  The final three defendants were each sentenced to 33 years in prison today for their involvement in the violent armed robbery of Tappers Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in West Bloomfield and an attempted armed robbery of Medawar Jewelers in Grand Rapids in April 2014, United States Attorney Barbara L.

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• Press Release

  Conspirators Sentenced to Prison for the Robbery of an Owings Mills Jewelry Store Including Kidnapping and Brandishing a Gun

  May 13, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland U.

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  Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Armed Robbery of West Bloomfield Tappers Jewelry

  May 3, 2016

  A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 33 years in prison today for his involvement in the violent armed robbery of Tappers Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in West Bloomfield and an attempted armed robbery of Medawar Jewelers in Grand Rapids in April 2014, United States Attorney Barbara L.

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  Smash and Grab Robbers Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

  April 21, 2016

  PHILADELPHIA - Darrell Williams, 45, and David Story, 47, both of Philadelphia, were each sentenced today to 240 months in prison for their roles in a robbery conspiracy that targeted jewelry stores.

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• Press Release

  Home Invasion Crew Indicted in Gwinnett County

  April 21, 2016

  ATLANTASpecial Agent in Charge (SAC) J.

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  Gerald Wayne Jackson Sentenced to 14.5 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Armed Jewelry Store Robbery

  April 20, 2016

  KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On April 20, 2016, Gerald Wayne Jackson, 27, of Chattanooga, Tenn. , was sentenced by the Honorable Curtis L.

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• Press Release

  Leader of Conspiracy to Rob an Owings Mills Jewelry Store Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

  April 13, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland U.

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  Allentown Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for 2012 White Jewelers Robbery

  March 23, 2016

  HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney=s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Timothy Forbes, 34, of Allentown, Pennsylvania was sentenced today to 14 years by the Honorable William W.

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• Press Release

  Conspirator Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Owings Mills Jewelry Store Heist That Included a Carjacking and Kidnapping

  March 16, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland U.

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• Press Release

  FBI Announces an Arrest Made in Connection with the March 2015 North Carolina Gold Heist

  March 2, 2016

  The FBI announces the arrest of Adalberto Perez, 46, of Opa Locka, Florida, today for his alleged involvement with the robbery of a tractor trailer carrying precious metals in Wilson County, North Carolina, on March 1, 2015.

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  Indictment: Wichita Man Committed Four Bank Robberies and Robbery at Jewelry Store

  March 1, 2016

  WICHITA, KAN. - A federal grand jury indicted a Wichita man Wednesday on charges of committing four bank robberies and a robbery at a jewelry store, U.

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  New York Man Sentenced to Life Plus 20 Years for 2012 White Jewelers Robbery

  February 24, 2016

  HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jesse Brewer, 41, of Jamaica, New York was sentenced today to life imprisonment plus 20 years by the Honorable William W.

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• Press Release

  Leader of Conspiracy to Rob an Owings Mills Jewelry Store Also Admits to a Kidnapping, a Home Invasion Robbery, and Brandishing a Gun

  February 24, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland Yelizarov, age 26, of Pikesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a robbery conspiracy, kidnapping, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, in connection with the robbery of a jewelry store, including a carjacking and kidnapping.

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  New York Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison for Selling Jewelry Stolen from Connecticut Home

  February 17, 2016

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that MIGUEL MEAD, 33, of Schenectady, N.

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• Press Release

  Two More Defendants Charged in Interstate Armed Jewelry Robbery Case

  February 12, 2016

  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA Larry Bernard Gilmore, 43, and Michael Bernard Gilmore, 46, both of Atlanta, GA, were charged by criminal complaint on Thursday with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence.

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• Press Release

  Georgia Woman Indicted for Bluffton Jewelry Store Robbery

  February 9, 2016

  Contact Person: Beth Drake (803) 929-3000.

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• Press Release

  Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping, Jewelry Store Robbery

  February 8, 2016

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that KASAM HENNIX, 42, of Easton, Pa. , was sentenced today by U.

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  Kemp and Jones Indicted in Interstate Armed Jewelry Theft Case

  February 5, 2016

  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA Abigail Lee Kemp, 24, of Smyrna, GA, and Lewis Jones III, 35, of Atlanta, GA, were arraigned today in federal court after a grand jury returned an indictment charging them with conspiracy, obstructing commerce by robbery, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.

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• Press Release

  Detroit Man Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison for Role in Smash-and-Grab Robbery of Stamford Jewelry Store

  January 28, 2016

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAJUHN GRIFFIN, 20, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today by U.

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  New York Man Sentenced to More Than Eight Years in Federal Prison for Kidnapping, Jewelry Store Robbery

  January 27, 2016

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CHRISTOPHER GAY, 30, of the Bronx, N.

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  Sixth Conspirator Admits to the Robbery of an Owings Mills Jewelry Store

  January 22, 2016

  Baltimore, Maryland Sorhib Omonov, age 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to a robbery conspiracy, in connection with the robbery of a jewelry store.

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• Press Release

  FBI Announces Second Suspect in Jewelry Store Robberies Investigation

  January 11, 2016

  The FBI Jacksonville Division announces that charges have been filed in a federal complaint against a second suspect in multiple jewelry store robberies across the Southeast region.

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• Press Release

  Federal Charges Brought in Interstate Armed Jewelry Theft Case

  January 11, 2016

  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA Abigail Lee Kemp, 24, of Smyrna, GA, was charged by criminal complaint on Friday with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence.

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  Federal Charges Brought Against Co-Defendant in Interstate Armed Jewelry Theft Case

  January 11, 2016

  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA Lewis Jones III, 35, of Atlanta, GA, was charged today by criminal complaint with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence.

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• Press Release

  FBI Announces Second Suspect in Jewelry Store Robberies Investigation

  January 11, 2016

  The FBI Jacksonville Division announces that charges have been filed in a federal complaint against a second suspect in multiple jewelry store robberies across the Southeast region.

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• Press Release

  Federal Charges Brought in Interstate Armed Jewelry Theft Case

  January 11, 2016

  PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA Abigail Lee Kemp, 24, of Smyrna, GA, was charged by criminal complaint on Friday with conspiracy to interfere with commerce by threats or violence.

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  FBI Announces Arrest of Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

  January 9, 2016

  As a result of multiple tips received by the public in recent days, a suspect in multiple jewelry store robberies across the Southeast region is now in FBI custody.

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  FBI Announces Arrest of Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

  January 9, 2016

  As a result of multiple tips received by the public in recent days, a suspect in multiple jewelry store robberies across the Southeast region is now in FBI custody.

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  FBI Announces Arrest of Jewelry Store Robbery Suspect

  January 9, 2016

  As a result of multiple tips received by the public in recent days, a suspect in multiple jewelry store robberies across the Southeast region is now in FBI custody.

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• Press Release

  FBI Seeking Identity of Suspect in Multiple Jewelry Store Robberies

  January 5, 2016

  The FBI, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies, is seeking to the identity of a two suspects who are believed to have been involved in multiple jewelry store robberies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

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  FBI Seeking Identity of Suspect in Multiple Jewelry Store Robberies

  January 5, 2016

  The FBI, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies, is seeking to the identity of a two suspects who are believed to have been involved in multiple jewelry store robberies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and North Carolina.

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  Eight Members of Detroit-Based Robbery Crew Sentenced for Roles in $635,000 Jewelry Heist at Lenox Square Mall

  December 10, 2015

  Eight members of a traveling robbery crew were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the June 2013 smash-and-grab robbery of the Mayors Jewelry Store.

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  Fourth Conspirator Admits to the Robbery of a Pikesville Jewelry Store, Including Kidnapping and Brandishing a Gun

  December 3, 2015

  Marat Yelizarov, age 28, of Pikesville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy, kidnapping, and brandishing a firearm in relation to a crime of violence.

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  Detroit Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Role in Smash-and-Grab Robbery of Stamford Jewelry Store

  November 23, 2015

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRIAN MOORE, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today by U.

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  Topeka Jewelry Store Owner Sentenced for Purchasing Stolen Jewelry

  November 18, 2015

  TOPEKA, KSThe owner of a Topeka jewelry store was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in federal prison for knowingly buying jewelry that had been stolen in home invasions, U.

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  Conspirator Admits to Kidnapping and Brandishing a Gun in Connection with the Robbery of a Pikesville Jewelry Store

  November 9, 2015

  Igor Yasinov, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, pleaded guilty on November 6, 2015, to a robbery conspiracy, kidnapping, and brandishing a firearm.

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  Three New Mexicans Charged with Fraudulently Selling Filipino-Made Jewelry as Native American-Made

  October 29, 2015

  Three New Mexicans have been charged with violating the IACA by conspiring to import and fraudulently sell Filipino-made jewelry as Native American-made.

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• Press Release

  FBI Expands Multi-State Search for Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects

  October 28, 2015

  The FBI, in conjunction with state and local law enforcement agencies, is seeking information regarding multiple jewelry store robberies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

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  New York Jeweler Guilty of Laundering Money from Richmond Jewelry Heists

  October 14, 2015

  NEWPORT NEWS, VASlavik Hayimov, aka Steve Hayimov, 44, of Queens, New York, pleaded guilty today to charges related to laundering the proceeds of a sophisticated jewelry theft ring.

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  Second Conspirator Admits to Jewelry Store Heist that Included a Carjacking and Kidnapping

  October 1, 2015

  Peter Aleksandrov Magnis pleaded guilty to a robbery conspiracy in connection with the robbery of a jewelry store, including a carjacking and kidnapping.

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  Four Men and One Woman Federally Indicted for Robbery of West Bend Jewelry Store

  September 24, 2015

  Acting United States Attorney Gregory J.

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  Owings Mills Man Admits to Jewelry Store Heist That Included a Home Invasion Robbery, Carjacking, and Kidnapping

  September 24, 2015

  Grigoriy (Greg) Zilberman, age 24, of Owings Mills, pleaded guilty today to a robbery conspiracy in connection with the robbery of a jewelry store.

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  Reward Offered in Brazen Jewelry Store Heist

  September 21, 2015

  The Baltimore FBI is asking for the publics help identifying men wanted in connection with a jewelry store heist who were dressed in costumes in an attempt to disguise themselves.

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  New York Man Convicted of Jewelry Store Robbery Following Jury Trial

  September 17, 2015

  HARRISBURG, PAs Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jesse Brewer, age 40, of Jamaica, New York was convicted late yesterday of interference with commerce by robbery and use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence after a three-day jury trial in Harrisburg before U.

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  FBI Seeking Information in Jewelry Store Robberies

  September 15, 2015

  The FBI, in collaboration with the Panama City Police Department, is seeking information related to a jewelry store robbery in Panama City Beach, Florida, with possible connections to similarly executed robberies in Georgia and South Carolina.

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  FBI Seeking Information in Jewelry Store Robberies

  September 15, 2015

  The FBI, in collaboration with the Panama City Police Department, is seeking information related to a jewelry store robbery in Panama City Beach, Florida, with possible connections to similarly executed robberies in Georgia and South Carolina.

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  Third Detroit Resident Admits Role in Stamford Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grab Robbery

  September 4, 2015

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DAJUHN GRIFFIN, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today before U.

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  Dallas Task Force Helps Put Violent Criminals Behind Bars

  September 1, 2015

  An FBI-led task force helped put two armed and violent criminals behind bars.

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  Detroit Man Admits Role in Stamford Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grab Robbery

  August 31, 2015

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that BRIAN MOORE, 26, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today before U.

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  Attempted Robbers of Jewelry Store Sentenced

  August 25, 2015

  Darnell Kenneth-Maurice Brown, 23, Zackary Ian Cender, 19, and Charles Milton Fortune, 22, of East Lansing, Michigan, have been sentenced for their roles in the attempted robbery of Paul Medawar Fine Jewelry that occurred on January 23, 2015, in Grand Rapids.

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  Defendant Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 20 Years in Prison for Leading Crew That Committed Violent Daytime Robberies of Jewelry and Watch Stores Across Northeast

  August 10, 2015

  Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SEAN ROBINSON was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 20 years in prison for leading a robbery crew that committed violent daytime robberies of jewelry and watch stores in 2013 and 2014.

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  Seventh Defendant Indicted for Jewelry Store Heist That Included a Home Invasion Robbery, Carjacking, and Kidnapping

  July 30, 2015

  A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment that adds a 7th defendant to the 6 already charged in connection with a conspiracy to rob a jewelry store.

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• Press Release

  Seeking Information in Unsolved Jewelry Store Robbery

  July 14, 2015

  The FBI, along with the Strongsville Police Department and Crime Stoppers, is asking for the publics Jewelers located at 16760 Royalton Road, Strongsville, Ohio.

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  Federal Grand Jury Indictments

  June 11, 2015

  COLUMBIA, SCUnited States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that a Federal Grand Jury in Charleston, South Carolina, returned Indictment(s) against the following:.

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  Topeka Jewelry Store Owner Pleads Guilty to Purchasing Stolen Jewelry

  June 10, 2015

  TOPEKA, KSThe owner of a Topeka jewelry store pleaded guilty Wednesday to knowingly buying jewelry that had been stolen in home invasions, U.

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  Armed and Violent Jewelry Store Robbers Get Lengthy Federal Prison Sentences

  June 5, 2015

  DALLASFort Worth (DFW) area, was sentenced this morning to a lengthy federal prison sentence, announced John Parker, Acting U.

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  FBI Announces Arrest of Two Suspects in a Jewelry Store Robbery Yesterday in Ft. Lauderdale

  June 1, 2015

  Malcolm Anwar Williams, 37, and Zavier Mcgee, 34, were arrested yesterday afternoon in Dade County following a police pursuit by officers from numerous agencies from Broward and Dade Counties.

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  Six Indicted for Jewelry Store Heist That Included a Carjacking and Kidnapping

  May 20, 2015

  A federal grand jury has indicted six men in connection with a conspiracy to rob a jewelry store that included a carjacking and kidnapping.

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  Armed, Violent Jewelry Store Robber Sentenced to 594 Months in Federal Prison

  May 15, 2015

  DALLASA Dallas man, who, along with his co-conspirator admitted committing the armed robberies of several jewelry stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, was sentenced this morning to a lengthy federal prison sentence, announced John Parker, Acting U.

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  Two Men Plead Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court in Connection with Violent Daytime Robberies of Jewelry and Watch Stores Across Four States

  May 14, 2015

  Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that SEAN ROBINSON and KENDAL THOMPSON pled guilty in connection with a robbery conspiracy operating across New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Connecticut in which members committed daytime robberies of high-end jewelry and watch stores, including Cartier in Manhattan, using violence, including firearms, and resulting in serious injury to victims and the theft of more than one million dollars in watches and other goods.

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  Alabama Jeweler Sentenced in Federal Court

  May 12, 2015

  How an Alabama jeweler got caught pawning his own “stolen” diamonds.

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  Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to More Than 14 Years in Prison for Kidnapping, Jewelry Store Robbery

  April 17, 2015

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIAM DAVIS, 27, of Allentown, Pa. , was sentenced today by U.

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  Former Jeweler Sentenced to Nearly Four Years in Prison for Laundering Money by Pawning Diamonds Falsely Reported Stolen

  April 15, 2015

  A Vestavia Hills man was sentenced for laundering money by pawning a 3-carat diamond that was among a cache of jewels he collected insurance payment on.

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  New York Jewelry Store Owner Pleaded Guilty for Purchasing and Reselling Jewelry Stolen in Armed Robberies

  March 4, 2015

  A New York jeweler pleaded guilty in federal court in Atlanta yesterday to two counts of interstate transportation of stolen property.

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• Story

  Joint Effort Takes Down Detroit-Based Robbery Group

  February 27, 2015

  Multi-agency effort dismantles one crew, but these incidents are on the rise.

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  Joint Federal and State Investigation Leads to Indictment of 17 Individuals for Smash and Grab Robberies Across the United States

  February 27, 2015

  Seventeen individuals from the metro-Detroit area have been charged in a series of smash and grab robberies of jewelry stores across the United States.

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  Five People Charged and Arrested for Smash and Grab Jewelry Robbery in Cherry Creek

  February 27, 2015

  DENVERFive individuals were arrested early Wednesday morning in Northern California after law enforcement determined that they were allegedly responsible for the smash and grab robbery of the Williams Jewelers store in Cherry Creek, U.

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  Three Men Plead Guilty, Admit Participating in Violent Kidnapping and Jewelry Store Robbery

  December 15, 2014

  Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that WILLIAM DAVIS, 27, of Allentown, Pa.

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  Man Sentenced to Prison for Robbery of a Jewelry Courier

  December 10, 2014

  An Atlanta man was sentenced to 70 months in prison today for his role in the robbery of a jewelry courier.

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  Federal Charges Filed Against Three Men for Jewelry Store Robbery Last Week

  November 21, 2014

  LAS VEGAS, NVThree local men have been charged with robbing a jewelry store in Las Vegas last week of approximately $700,000 worth of merchandise , announced U.

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  FBI Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Two Unidentified Jewelry Store Robbers

  October 30, 2014

  Paul Abbate, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office; Sheriff Larry Stelma of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department; and Chief Michael Patton of the West Bloomfield Police Department announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of two unidentified suspects for their involvement in the April 22, 2014 armed robberies of Medawar Jewelers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

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