Groups

See also:

• Society: Crime: Prevention: Theft  (2)

• The Best Reviews: The Color of Death - Book review on a novel about the jewel trade and South American Theft Group involvement.
• California 2004 Crime Report - California Department of Justice Annual Report to the Legislature. Report contains specific information on organized retail theft groups under "Other Organized Crimes." [PDF]
• Federal Bureau of Investigation - SATG - Area of FBI site dedicated to Jewelry and Gem Crime Groups with a focus on the SATG. Provides intra-site links for additional information.
• Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves - Article discussing the infared technology to mark gems making them identifiable.
• 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 South American Theft Group members in Los Angeles. Reports are found under "Gem Tidbits."
• Shoplifting International - PR Newswire article regarding thieves from various South American Countries and their impact on the retail industry. (Scroll down to "Emporium").
• 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 prosecution. Collaborates with law enforcement for intelligence sharing.
• 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 article (abstract) overviewing the SATG from a historical perspective, current activities and recommendations to enforcement.
• 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 suspected of being stolen may be displayed for recovery. Utilized by SATG Taskforces.
• Taking a Bead on an International Ring of Jewel Thieves - New York Jewish Times article on specific robberies with reference to the respective FBI web pages.
• Targeting International Jewel Thieves - NewsBlaze article regarding the SATG jewel crews, including proactive measures by law enforcement.

• 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. (August 28, 2008)
• Theft Suspects Arrested; 1 Found Hiding in Creek - Broomfield, Colorado article briefly describing capture of three SATG members linked to tens of thousands of dollars worth of recent robberies. (August 17, 2008)
• South American Jewel Thieves may be Targeting the US South - Exerpts from "Crime and Justice News" regarding recent robberies attributed to the SATG including loss amounts in merchandise. (August 11, 2008)
• 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 being targeted by South American theft gangs. (June 11, 2008)
• Jewelry Robberies Linked to South American Crime Syndicate - Web article on the eighth jewel heist in the Houston area though to be executued by a SATG crew. (May 2, 2008)
• 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 (April 17, 2008)
• Canyon News Reports Beverly Hills Under Siege from Theft Gangs - Article reporting numerous thefts worth tens of millions conducted by numerous theft gangs, including the Colombians, around the posh areas of Los Angeles. (August 31, 2007)
• International Jewel Thieves and the F.B.I. - Article outlining the SATG with an interview of an F.B.I. agent. (May 20, 2007)
• Latin American Jewel Thieves Active IN U.S. - General article regarding SATG, methods, and targets (May 20, 2007)
• Targeting International Jewel Thieves - A NewsBlaze article providing a SATG overview and the attempts of law enforcement working groups to thwart their activities. (May 19, 2007)
• 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 received 21 reports of burglaries or attempted burglaries in the state since Jan. 1, "which is over twice as many as occurred during that same time period in each of the last several years." (May 11, 2007)
• 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. (April 18, 2007)
• Colombian Gangs Targeting Coin Dealers - Specific mention of Colombian Gangs utilizing their tactics in the theft og high-end coins. (January 12, 2007)
• Law Enforcement Training in Theft and Stolen Property - Training course designed to provide detectives with knowledge and skills to conduct successful burglary, theft and RSP investigations. Includes Detective Mike Woodings as trainer for South American Theft Groups. (March 7, 2006)
• Men Smash Car Window, Get Away With $250,000 Worth Of Jewelry - Jeweler robbed in Ft. Lauderdale at gas station. Police continue to search for the suspects. (March 2, 2006)
• Brothers Don't Fall for Bogus Promise of Buried Treasure - Article from Gainesville.com reference a confidence scam utilized by the SATG that backfired on them. (November 16, 2005)
• South American Trio Held After Jewelry Thefts in Malaysia - A group was arrested in Malaysia after they conducted a second burglary of jewelry at an international fair. (October 4, 2005)
• 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 France where he is wanted in connection with several robberies. (September 8, 2005)
• Expat Jewel Thieves to Be Deported - Twenty-five South American thieves convicted in China and set for deportation. (December 24, 2004)
• 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 respective web pages. (November 3, 2004)
• The Miami Heist - A Balckwater USA Newsletter article questioning the commando-like skills and precision of the South American Theft Groups and their attack on jewelers in Miami. (August 9, 2004)
• ABC News Online - News article regarding the apprehension of four Colombian nationals with ties to crimes in Japan. They were posing as Mexicans and had Mexican passports in their possession. (June 15, 2004)
• Fort Lauderdale Police Press Releases - Short police article entailing a robbery of $225,000 dollars worth of jewelry from two jewelers. Found under "Jewelry Robbery." (March 31, 2004)
• 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 established in Miami. (July 1, 2002)
• 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 groups. (January 15, 2002)
• 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 Woodings who leads a taskforce and is considered a top authority. (May 19, 2000)
• 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 (November 1, 1999)
• 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 South American Theft Groups. (July 28, 1999)
• Theft Ring Operating at O'Hare Airport - A traveler alert with in depth information on how the SATG operate at airports. (August 16, 1997)