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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]
Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves - Article discussing the infrared 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.
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.
Targeting International Jewel Thieves - NewsBlaze article regarding the SATG jewel crews, including proactive measures by law enforcement.
The Best Reviews: The Color of Death - Book review on a novel about the jewel trade and South American Theft Group involvement.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Latin American Jewel Thieves Active IN U.S. - General article regarding SATG, methods, and targets (May 20, 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)
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)
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 07, 2006)
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 08, 2005)
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 03, 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 01, 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 01, 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)

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Open Directory - Society: Crime: Theft: South American Theft Groups: Jewel Heists

Targeting International Jewel Thieves - Specific information with regard to the international capabilities of the SATG.
Jewelry Crime Gang Suspects Arrested - The FBI Houston Major Theft Task Force captured three men considered to be suspects in a jewelry store theft operation in the southeast Texas city. (June 13, 2008)
Colombian Jewelry Theft Ring Hits Again - SATG crews suspected in a string of jewelry robberies in Southern California. (March 26, 2008)
Chilean Man Part of Disbanded Network of Thieves in Europe - No specific mention of the SATG but exhibits all of the most common characteristics. (January 30, 2008)
Three Arrested after Jewelry Courier Robbed - Seattle Post-Intelligencer article how police arrested three men after a jewelry courier was robbed at gunpoint outside a McDonald's restaurant in Factoria. (September 27, 2007)
Jewelry Thieves Strike - An East Coast jewelry suffers minor injuries after scuffling with a group of thieves suspected of being a Colombian gang. (March 24, 2007)
Gangs Take Toll on Traveling Gem Sellers - USA Today article referencing the characteristics and tactics of the SATG. (October 22, 2006)
Jewel Thieves Target Hong Kong Jewelry Show - Diamond Administration of China issues alert in article regarding more than 100 thieves from South America targeting the jewel show. (March 09, 2006)
FBI Forms Task Force to Hunt Down 'Gate Cutters' Jewelry Theft Ring - Article published in the Insureance Journal about hot the FBI Formed a Task Force to Hunt Down 'Gate Cutters' Jewelry Theft Ring. (December 01, 2005)
$750,000 Worth of Jewelry Stolen From Vehicle - Osceola County Sheriff website depicting details of a burglary of jeweler's vehicle. (July 14, 2005)
NY US Attorney Press Release - Diamond district jeweler convicted of in US Court as receiving stolen property as a fence for thieves. [PDF] (January 27, 2005)
The Gang that Loves Glitter - Newsweek article about a Colombian jewel theft ring who meet their match while attempting a robbery. (September 06, 1999)
Professional Jeweler: Jewelry Thieves Resurface - An historical article regarding the South American Theft Groups in the Los Angeles area. (March 10, 1999)
Big Ring Of Jewel Thieves Takes Shine To Northwest - A historical, comprehensive Seattle Times article regarding the SATG as an organization, and their criminal activity in the northwestern part of the US and Canada occurring in the early 1990's. (February 05, 1993)

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