How are SATG members involved in jewelry theft?
How are SATG members involved in jewelry theft?
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SATG members usually enter the U.S. illegally with false identification. In the early 1980s, SATGs were involved in distraction type thefts or burglaries of hotel rooms and automobiles, including when jewelry representatives were attending jewelry trade shows.
When was the FBI jewelry and gem theft program created?
The FBI’s Jewelry & Gem Theft program—created in 1992—offers investigative assistance and intelligence on theft groups to law enforcement and partners with the jewelry industry to create a unified and coordinated approach to this crime threat.
What kind of crime is theft of jewelry?
Yugoslavia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia (YACS) gangs: burglaries of jewelry stores. Theft from Interstate Shipment (TFIS): Makes it a federal offense to embezzle, steal or obtain by fraud or deception from any conveyance, depot or terminal, any shipment being transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
How did the boss bead bag get its name?
The Boss’ Bead Bag started when Stuart dropped a stack of trays filled with loose beads. They went everywhere! Since the store had a “you made the mess, you clean it up” rule, he dreaded picking up and resorting them all. So he decided to make grab bags out of the mess of beads to sell at the store.
The FBI’s Jewelry & Gem Theft program—created in 1992—offers investigative assistance and intelligence on theft groups to law enforcement and partners with the jewelry industry to create a unified and coordinated approach to this crime threat.
SATG members usually enter the U.S. illegally with false identification. In the early 1980s, SATGs were involved in distraction type thefts or burglaries of hotel rooms and automobiles, including when jewelry representatives were attending jewelry trade shows.
Yugoslavia, Albania, Croatia and Serbia (YACS) gangs: burglaries of jewelry stores. Theft from Interstate Shipment (TFIS): Makes it a federal offense to embezzle, steal or obtain by fraud or deception from any conveyance, depot or terminal, any shipment being transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Where can I find list of jewelry thefts?
The database is maintained by the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) and can be accessed by contacting the JSA at www.jewelerssecurity.org. South American Theft Groups (SATGs) are organizations predominately consisting of Colombian nationals who commit jewelry thefts, burglaries, and robberies.