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Fairfield, CT
September 2008

A warrant is outstanding for the female suspect pictured above in connection with the robbery of a retail jewelry store in Fairfield, CT in September 2008. The suspect and a male accomplice posed as customers and asked to see a $20,000 ring under the jeweler’s light. When the sales associate turned to get the light, the suspects sprayed the sales associate in the face with pepper spray and fled with the ring. The name of the suspect cited in the warrant is Bianca Serber. She is a black female, 30-years-old, 5’4”, 130 lbs. with a tattoo on the left arm: “RIP10/1/79...10/13/03” and the right arm: “BK.”  Police believe that the male accomplice, who remains unidentified, may be responsible for a similar robbery in Maryland. If you have information on this suspect please contact Detective Peter Bravo, Fairfield (CT)

guilderland
Guilderland, NY
Dec 3, 2009

The suspect pictured above went into a retail jewelry store in a shopping plaza in Guilderland, NY at 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2009 and asked to look at a white gold diamond pave necklace. He told the sales associate he would take it, and then walked out with the necklace. The store manager tried to locate the suspect in the parking lot but was unsuccessful. Anyone with information is asked to call the NY State Police at (518) 783-3211.

tyrone
Auburn, MA
Oct 18, 2009

The suspect pictured above and an accomplice posed as customers at a retail jewelry store located in the Auburn Mall, Auburn MA. While an accomplice distracted two sales associates with questions regarding a purchase of a gift for his wife, Tyrone Payne was observed crouched down behind a display case. When a sales associate yelled, both suspects ran from the store with jewelry valued at over $100,000. A witness provided the police with the plate number of their escape vehicle, which subsequently led to the arrest of the accomplice. The suspect pictured above remains at large and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. He is described as a black male, 45 years old, 6’2”, 205 lbs. If you have information, contact Detective Eric Dyson, Auburn (MA) Police Department at 508-832-7738.

columbia
Columbia, SC
Sept. 17, 2009

On September 17, 2009 the suspect pictured above entered a retail jewelry store in the Columbia, South Carolina area seeking a two-carat diamond engagement ring. When he was shown a ring and matching wedding band from the antique and estate showcase, he asked to see other stones. When the owner went to get the other stones, the suspect occupied and distracted the employees on the floor, and then reached over and into the showcase and took the two carat ring he had been shown. The suspect, who spoke with great knowledge about jewelry, then left in ten minutes. The missing ring was discovered later that day and the surveillance photos were reviewed.

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New York, NY
Sept. 29, 2009

The individual pictured above is wanted in connection with a $47,800 credit card fraud. On September 29 he produced a driver’s license and used a fraudulent credit card at a retail jeweler on Fifth Avenue in New York City that was initially rejected by the credit card company. When the suspect was advised of the rejection, he used his cell phone and pretended to call the credit card company. After a short conversation, the suspect handed his cell phone to the sales associate who believed that she was talking with the credit card representative and accepted a verification number and then released the jewelry. It is reported that the same suspect attempted the same method but was unsuccessful in several other Fifth Avenue retail jewelry stores during the same time period, and is also believed to have participated in similar frauds in CA and NJ. The suspect is described as a black male, 22 years old, 5’9”, and 160 lbs. If you have information please contact Detective Kevin Dename, Midtown North Detective Squad, NYPD, 212-767-8422.

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San Diego, CA
August 8, 2009

An Hispanic male suspect entered a retail jewelry store in San Diego, CA jewelry store on August 8, 2009 and pulled a pistol from his pocket. He gave the female store manager and a female sales associate a bag and ordered them to fill it from two floor display cases which contained diamond jewelry, gold necklaces and watches. The sales associate remembered helping the suspect on the previous day, when there was no sale made or identification recorded. The suspect is described as 25-years-old, 6', 155 lbs., dark hair, thin mustache, wearing a military style floppy hat, blue long-sleeved pullover and blue jeans. If you have information, contact Detective Tim Johnson of the San Diego Police Department at 619-531-2317.

sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Sept. 22, 2009

The person pictured is a suspect in the theft of 19 diamond rings from a retail jewelry store in Sarasota , FL on September 22, 2009. The person pictured asked a sales associate to see a ring. The sales associate unlocked the showcase and removed one diamond ring from a cushion with 20 rings. The suspect requested a loupe to take a closer look at the stone. The sales associate closed the showcase, but did not lock it. When the sales associate walked back to get the loupe, the suspect opened the case, took the tray of diamond rings and fled the store. The suspect is described as a black male, 35-45 years old, 5'8”, 150-160 lbs., short black hair and wearing prescription eyeglasses. Anyone with information should contact Detective K. Blakely at the Sarasota (FL) County Sheriff 's Office, 941-861-4933.

Nashville, TN
June 29, 2009

The three white suspects pictured above entered a retail jewelry store in Nashville, TN at 1:00 p.m. on June 29, 2009. The younger male suspect shielded the older male suspect from the view of store employees while the older male suspect took two diamond watches from a cabinet. The older male then handed the watches to the female who put them in her purse. The older male suspect was described as in his late 40s, short dark graying hair, 5' 9” and 180 lbs. The younger male, described as a teenager, is 5'8”, 145 lbs., with short spiky black hair. The female is described as in her 30s, 5'3”, 140 lbs. with long brown hair.


Boca Raton, FL
May 7, 2008

Boca Raton Police are looking for Edwin Andres Zaragoza (left) and Rodolfo Vargas-Londono (right) who are suspects in the robbery of a traveling salesperson on May 7, 2008. Police describe the suspects as part of a gang targeting traveling jewelry salespersons. Police say that members of the gang use numerous aliases and travel between numerous U.S. cities. It is believed that several members of the gang, who are primarily Colombian, have been previously deported and have re-entered the country illegally. In the May 2008 incident four suspects smashed the window of a salesperson's vehicle parked outside a jewelry store and took a bag of jewelry. However, the salesperson had a concealed weapons permit and shot and killed one of the robbers. A fourth member of this gang was arrested in January 2009 for entering the country illegally in Texas, and is now in the Palm Beach County jail on charges of felony murder and robbery in connection with the death of his accomplice who was killed in the May 2008 incident. Zaragoza is 31-years-old, 5'4” and 130 lbs., with tattoos on his right arm and a tattoo that says “Jasbleidy” on his neck and left hand. Vargas-Londono is 21-years-old, 5'5” with pierced ears. Anyone with information should call Detective Juan Carlos Pijuan at 561-338-1387.

Aventura, FL
May 27, 2009
On May 27, 2009 this suspect walked into a retail jewelry store located in the Aventura Mall, Aventura , Florida , posed as a customer, and asked to see a diamond watch valued at $80,250. As a sales associate described the features of the timepiece, the suspect grabbed the watch from the associate's hand and ran out of the store. The store security guard followed the suspect to an area outside of the mall and was able to provide the police with a description of the getaway vehicle. A security camera captured the suspect's image, which was distributed to other Florida law enforcement agencies and subsequently led to his identification and a warrant for his arrest. Additional information from law enforcement indicates that this subject is a suspect in multiple jewelry store crimes in other jurisdictions. LAWRENCE LEE LOGAN,
Born: 6/13/65, Description: Black Male, 44, 5'10”, 170 lbs.
WARRANT INFORMATION: On August 21, 2009, Arrest Warrant #9001026, charging Lawrence Lee Logan with Grand Theft 2 nd Degree Felony, was signed by Judge Blake, Miami Dade County Court, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. Contact Detective Michael Giordano, Aventura Police Department, Criminal Investigations Division at #305-466-8989 ext. 8136 or email: mgiordano@aventurapolice.com .
Beverly Hills , CA

The individual pictured is a suspect in two recent sneak thefts at retail jewelry stores in Beverly Hills , CA . The suspect talked on a cell phone and waited for the sales associates to be busy and looking away. He then slid open an unlocked showcase and took jewelry merchandise. He is described as a white male, 30-years-old, 5'10” – 6', 200 lbs., short bleached blond hair with an eastern European accent. See a video of one of his thefts on our homepage. If you have information, call the Beverly Hills Police Department at 310-288-2656.

Beverly Hills , CA

The individual pictured above is a suspect in the theft of diamond ring from a retail jewelry store in Beverly Hills , CA. The suspect distracted the sales associate, palmed the ring, and left the store. He is described as a white male, 6' 0”, 200 lbs, gray hair, dressed casually. If you have information, call the Beverly Hills Police Department Detective Bureau at 310-285-2158.

March 5, 2009
Beaver Creek, CO

These three individuals were accompanied by an older couple and are suspected of being involved in a distraction theft at a jewelry store on March 5, 2009 in Beaver Creek, CO.

Orange, CA
February 3, 2009

The suspect pictured at the left is being sought by police as a suspect in a grab and run of four diamond rings, including one of three carats, from a store in Orange , California on February 3, 2009. The suspect had posed as a boyfriend looking to buy an engagement ring and returned to the store multiple times, seeking to build rapport with the store's sales associates. He is described as a black male in his 20s, 5' 9” and 165 lbs. Anyone with information should contact Detective Leslie Franco of the Orange Police Department at 714-744-7572

On November 30, 2008 burglars entered the rear of an empty commercial space in a small strip mall in Englewood, NJ and cut their way through several walls to a jewelry store. The suspects then cut into the back of a large floor safe, with a resulting large loss. Two suspects, who may be tied to an Eastern European gang that does jewelry store burglaries and attacks on ATMs, are pictured above in surveillance photos. If you have information, contact Det. Adolfo Gutierrez or Detective Sgt. Timothy Torell of the Englewood Police Department at 201-871-6445 or 201-871-6419

Oklahoma City, OK
November 20, 2008

On November 20, 2008 the light-skinned black male pictured above was being shown a 3.00 Ct. diamond engagement ring in a retail jewelry store in Oklahoma City, OK. During the presentation he stepped outside to receive a phone call. When he returned, he continued asking questions regarding the ring, but then he grabbed the ring and ran out of the store. The suspect is between 6’1” and 6’4”, approximately 190-215 lbs., short black hair, full beard, brown eyes. He is reported to be 25-35 years old.

San Diego 11-16
San Diego, CA
November 16, 2008

At 4:00 a.m. on November 16, 2008, a black male suspect burglarized two jewelers in the same building in San Diego, CA, taking several high-end men’s watches and men’s and women’s rings. The suspect is described as having a medium build, about 6’ and bald. He was wearing a black shirt, a black leather jacket and black pants.

Vancouver WA 11-14
Vancouver, WA
November 14, 2008

A white male suspect entered a retail jewelry store in Vancouver, WA on November 14, 2008 and waited several minutes while his watch band was repaired. After getting his watch back, the suspect took a diamond tennis bracelet from a display and walked out of the store. The suspect was wearing blue jeans and a denim shirt with a white shirt underneath. Anyone with information should call the Vancouver Police Department and reference case #VO8-21515.

On October 29, 2008 two black male suspects separately entered a retail jewelry store in Richardson, TX. The suspects did not speak to each other. After asking to see rings, one suspect pulled a gun on a female sales associate, and the other suspect pulled the owner over the top of a showcase by the neck. After a brief struggle, the owner reached for a holdup button. The suspects fled the store yelling the police are coming, and left in a four-door SUV, light in color, possibly silver. Suspect #1 was 6’2”, 200lbs., late 30s and wearing a tie and sports jacket. Suspect #2 was 6’5”, 325 lbs. in military fatigues.

Jacksonville, FL Spotsylvania, VA
The black male pictured at left is a suspect in several recent grab and run incidents, including in Jacksonville, Florida and Spotsylvania, Virginia. Police report that the suspect has taken a high-end watch and diamond rings. The suspect is described as 30-years-old, very tall and thin, who sometimes wears glasses. He ordinarily wears a business suit or sports coat without a tie and a head scarf or ball cap.

Timothy E. Root , pictured on left, is wanted for a grab and run of two diamond rings from the fine jewelry department of a retail store in Plymouth Meeting Township , PA on August 6, 2008. His partner in that crime, Jermaine Johnson , pictured on right, is already in custody. Root has a lengthy criminal history, including crimes of violence, and should be considered dangerous. Anyone with information should contact 911 or request additional information from Det. Jeffrey McGee , 610-279-1900 or e-mail jmcgee@plymouthmeetingtownship.org

Elgin, IL
July 11, 2008

The picture at left is an enhanced photo from a surveillance camera of a suspect in a jewelry store robbery in Elgin , Illinois on July 11, 2008. Four Hispanic males entered the retail jewelry store at 11:30 a.m. with guns. They brought a mother and daughter who own the store to the back and emptied the showcases. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective St. John at 847-289-2619.

Fifth Avenue, NY
June 7, 2008

The photo is of a suspect being sought by the NYPD for a robbery that occurred at 1:35 p.m. on June 7, 2008 on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . The suspect smashed a jewelry showcase and took a diamond ring. The suspect pictured is described as a black or Hispanic male, 5'8”-5'10”, long black hair. His accomplice was apprehended. Please notify the NYPD Organized Theft Squad at 718-533-2060 with any information about this suspect.

ORNA LEE TERRELL
Born: 10/19/56 Description: Male black, Age 52, 6', 190lbs, brown eyes,
shaved head
"Bull" Terrell

Detectives from the Upper Merion (PA) Police Department have obtained an arrest warrant for this suspect in connection with two retail distraction thefts from jewelers in the King of Prussia Mall. The suspect initially posed as a customer and asked to see multiple items of jewelry and watches. In the confusion he created, the suspect concealed jewelry in a bag or on his person and walked out. The police believe Terrell is still active and report that he has been identified through DNA and photo identification in other jurisdictions in Virginia. The suspect has been observed driving a black 2006 BMW 550i, with Virginia registration, plate 8482Y.
WARRANT INFORMATION:
On 9/2/08, William I. Maruszczak, Magisterial District Judge, issued arrest warrant number MDJS0017933339, for Orna Lee Terrell, charging him with two counts of Retail Theft and one count of Receiving Stolen Property. Contact Detective David Gershanick, Upper Merion Police Department, Economic Crimes Unit, 175 Valley Forge Road , King of Prussia , PA , tel. (610) 205-8522, (610) 265-3232, or email: dgershanick@umtownship.org .

JEFFREY DEAN GALLEHER
Born: 05/08/69 Description: M/W/38, 5' 10”, 200lbs.
Hazel eyes, Brown hair

The Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. (CA), Palm Desert Station, has obtained an arrest warrant for this individual in connection with the robbery of a retail jewelry store with a gun. On November 21, 2007 this suspect cased an El Paseo Drive retail jewelry location while posing as a customer and left without making a purchase. He returned later, displayed a gun, and escaped with jewelry in a white 1990 Jeep with a Nevada license plate. As a result of news coverage on local TV stations, tips from citizens have resulted in this suspect being identified in four armed jewelry store robberies, including one in Ventura County where he forcibly removed a sales associate's ring from her finger at gun point.
WARRANT INFORMATION:

On 12/5/07, the Presiding Justice, Riverside Superior Court, Indio , CA , signed an arrest warrant for Jeffrey Galleher in connection with this robbery, charging him with Robbery First Degree. Bail set at $1,000,000. Full extradition. Warrant number INF060356. Contact: Investigator Roggeveen, #760-272-8625 or Investigator James Merrill, #760-766-5920, Riverside County Sheriff's Dept. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Palm Desert Station, can be reached at #760-836-1600.

David Scott
Hughes

Born: 10/21/70 Description:
Male White, 37
5' 9”, 185 lbs.
brown eyes, brown hair

The Melbourne , FL Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant for this individual in connection with the purchase of jewelry from a retail jewelry store with a stolen credit card. On March 7, 2008 a female accomplice telephoned and ordered jewelry using information from a recently stolen credit card. The credit card company approved the sale and the female caller said that she would send her “son” to pick up the merchandise. A short time later this suspect appeared at the store, identified himself as the caller's son and left with the merchandise. This team is also suspected in a similar scheme which involves a female described as the “daughter” of the caller picking up the jewelry. Hughes has active arrest warrants in Brevard and Martin Counties , FL for theft and credit card fraud.
WARRANT INFORMATION: On 4/22/08, Judge Murphy, 18 th District, Brevard County Criminal Court, Florida, issued arrest warrant #05-2008-CF-10785, charging David Scott Hughes with Grand Theft and credit card fraud. Contact Officer Jim Sargeant, Melbourne , FL Police Department at (321) 722-5327.

James Edward Copeland
James Edward Copeland
Born: 4/19/53
Description: Black Male, 53, 5'9”, 150 lbs.

On March 24, 2006 this suspect walked into a retail jewelry business after casing the location for nearly two hours. A security camera captured the suspect using a key to open a display case and then steal jewelry valued at $50,000. The police suspect that the thief used a stolen “master key” to enter the case. The theft took approximately two minutes. The police were able to quickly identify Copeland and learned that he is also wanted in Pennsylvania , Maryland , Virginia and the District of Columbia . During his criminal career the suspect has used over 30 aliases and sometimes dresses as a female. The police report that Copeland is also known to carry a small handgun. Remarks: Last known address, Norfolk , VA FBI#:154317L3
WARRANT INFORMATION: On April 7, 2006, arrest warrant #1080116, charging James Edward Copeland with Theft by Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, was signed by Magisterial District Judge, Robert A. Herman, Jr., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania , County of Lancaster . (Additional warrant information from other jurisdictions is available through NCIC.)Contact: Detective Daniel C. Bell, Columbia Borough Police Dept.(717) 684-7735, cell # (717) 449-0831. E-mail: BellD@police.co.lancaster.pa.us

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