All articles tagged with #jewelry heist
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
French police have arrested suspects involved in the $100 million jewelry theft at the Louvre Museum, including one man caught trying to leave France, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by KSL.com
The Louvre's director blamed security failures, particularly CCTV gaps, for a $102 million jewelry heist by thieves who used a crane to break in and escape on motorbikes, prompting calls for security upgrades and investigations into recent museum robberies in France.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Thieves used a truck-mounted ladder to break into the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, stealing priceless jewelry including a sapphire necklace, emerald necklace, and a diadem, before escaping on scooters. The police are investigating with 60 investigators examining evidence and footage.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
Thieves broke into the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, stealing jewelry valued at 'inestimable' worth, including a damaged crown of Empress Eugénie, in a swift seven-minute robbery, adding to the museum's ongoing issues with security, overcrowding, and preservation challenges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Al Jazeera
Thieves used power tools to steal eight priceless jewelry items from the Louvre Museum in Paris in a four-minute heist, with the crown of Empress Eugenie recovered nearby; the museum remains closed for the day as authorities investigate the daring robbery.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ABC News
Thieves in Seattle stole approximately $2 million worth of jewelry, including diamonds, watches, and gold, in a 90-second smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store, fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Seven men have been indicted for allegedly stealing $100 million worth of jewelry and luxury watches from a Brink’s truck following a 300-mile chase, in what is considered the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, with some stolen items recovered and ongoing legal proceedings.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Seven individuals have been charged in connection with what prosecutors call the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, involving the theft of $100 million worth of jewelry from an armored truck in California in July 2022. The scheme involved stalking and robbing truck drivers, with some suspects previously targeting other drivers, and authorities have recovered some stolen jewelry. The accused face multiple federal charges, with potential sentences up to 20 years in prison.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NPR
Seven men from Southern California are charged with orchestrating what is considered the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, stealing approximately $100 million worth of jewelry from an armored truck in 2022, involving elaborate planning and multiple incidents, with some suspects already in custody and others at large.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Washington Post
Seven men have been charged with orchestrating the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, stealing around $100 million worth of valuables including gold, diamonds, and luxury watches in 2022.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by ABC News
Seven suspects have been charged in connection with a $100 million jewelry heist near Los Angeles, believed to be the largest in U.S. history, involving following an armored truck from a jewelry show and stealing jewelry, gold, and luxury items; two suspects have been arrested, while others remain at large.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by USA Today
A group of seven men was charged with orchestrating the largest jewelry heist in US history, stealing over $100 million worth of jewelry from a Brinks truck in California in 2022, along with several other cargo thefts, through a highly organized operation that involved scouting, tailing trucks, and careful planning. Investigators used surveillance footage and cellphone data to identify and apprehend the suspects, who face significant prison sentences.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NBC News
Seven men from Southern California were charged in connection with the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, stealing approximately $100 million worth of gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and luxury watches from an armored truck in July 2022. The suspects allegedly scouted the scene, followed the truck, and stole multiple bags of jewelry, most of which has been recovered. Several also face charges related to theft of electronics and Apple AirTags.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Seven men have been indicted for allegedly orchestrating the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, stealing up to $100 million worth of jewelry from a Brink's truck in California in 2022. The crime involved meticulous planning, following a series of smaller thefts, and targeted a shipment of valuable jewelry, gems, and watches. Authorities recovered some stolen items and cash, but much remains missing. The suspects, all from L.A., face serious federal charges, and the case highlights vulnerabilities in security protocols and ongoing legal disputes over the value of stolen goods.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Thieves broke into Desiré Jewelry in Glendora, California, on May 15, 2024, and stole $800,000 worth of diamonds, gold, and cash after disabling the store's alarm system and surveillance cameras. The burglars spent six hours cutting into two of the shop's three steel safes. The Glendora Police Department is investigating the sophisticated heist, and the store owner has hired a private detective to assist.