South American Theft Groups

The South American Theft Groups: An Overview of a Transnational Criminal Network and Strategies for Field Enforcement -- Caputo 11 (3): 271 -- Police Quarterly The South American Theft Groups: An Overview of a Transnational Criminal Network and Strategies for Field Enforcement -- Caputo 11 (3): 271 -- Police Quarterly- Police Quarterly a… Asian Salespersons Targeted in California Asian Salespersons Targeted in California- The Jewelers’ Security Alliance has issued a warning for Asian jewelry salespersons doing business in California. It appears they are be… JSA Issues Warning of Increased Burglary Activity in Texas JSA Issues Warning of Increased Burglary Activity in Texas- The Jewelers' Security Alliance has issued a burglary warning to jewelers in Texas. The organization says it has receiv… JSA Issues Warning for Traveling Salespersons in Charlotte JSA Issues Warning for Traveling Salespersons in Charlotte- The Jewelers Security Alliance has issued a warning for traveling salespersons doing business in Charlotte, N.C. Shoplifting International Shoplifting International- PR Newswire article regarding thieves from various South American Countries and their impact on the retail industry. (Scroll down to "Emporium"). Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves- Article discussing the infrared technology to mark gems making them identifiable. Art Thieves Nail California Galleries Art Thieves Nail California Galleries- SFGate.com reprint of a San Francisco Chronicle article regarding art theft in that area suspected of being conducted by organized theft gro… FBI Creates Task Force in Southeast FBI Creates Task Force in Southeast- A JCK Magazine article on how FBI task force to combat South American jewelry theft gangs in the southeastern United States has been establish… Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives- FBI press release providing in depth information about the South American Theft Groups and links to their respect… International Jewel Thieves and the F.B.I. International Jewel Thieves and the F.B.I.- Article outlining the SATG with an interview of an F.B.I. agent. Violent Jewelry Thieves Prowl South Florida Violent Jewelry Thieves Prowl South Florida- A comprehensive Miami New Times article addressing the SATG, their tactics and escalation in their violent attacks on jewelers. Total Losses from Jewelry-Related Crime in the U.S. Down 12% Total Losses from Jewelry-Related Crime in the U.S. Down 12%- Article from Israeli publication citing figures from the Jewelers Security Alliance with regard to jewelry crimes South American Theft Group Intelligence Network South American Theft Group Intelligence Network- Non-profit organization focused on increased awareness of the SATG as well as training on prevention, response, investigation, and… Stolen Jewelry Tracking System Stolen Jewelry Tracking System- An additional website sponsored by the Jeweler's Security Alliance where identification of stolen jewelry may be listed or recovered jewelry suspec… Tales From the Cops - San Francisco, Miami, New York City Tales From the Cops - San Francisco, Miami, New York City- Big-city cops see tourists get scammed everyday. Here's their advice on how not to be a chump Orange County Joins L.A. Crime Fighting Unit Orange County Joins L.A. Crime Fighting Unit- Article published by the Professional Jeweler Magazine regarding the coordination between police forces in their fight against the So… Jewelry Trade Under Seige Jewelry Trade Under Seige- San Francisco Business Times article on South American Theft Groups, their modus operandi, and an interview with Los Angeles Police Detective Mike Woodi… Interpol Arrests Jewel Thief Fugitive in Costa Rica Interpol Arrests Jewel Thief Fugitive in Costa Rica- A Colombian man, a known member of the South American Theft Groups, was arrested in September 2005 and faces extradition to Fr… Gemstone Forecaster Crime Reports Gemstone Forecaster Crime Reports- Information regarding criminal links between the Chicago Police Department and the South American Theft Groups, as well as the arrest of many So… California 2004 Crime Report California 2004 Crime Report- California Department of Justice Annual Report to the Legislature. Report contains specific information on organized retail theft groups under "Other… The Best Reviews: The Color of Death The Best Reviews: The Color of Death- Book review on a novel about the jewel trade and South American Theft Group involvement.