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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
http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=30109
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Jewelry Robberies Linked to South American Crime Syndicate
Web article on the eighth jewel heist in the Houston area though to be executed by a SATG crew.
http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou080501_tj_jewelrobberies.bc5323be.html
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Targeting International Jewel Thieves
A NewsBlaze article providing a SATG overview and the attempts of law enforcement working groups to thwart their activities.
http://newsblaze.com/story/20070519063503leon.nb/topstory.html
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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.
http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6569498.html?industryid=46017
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South American Jewel Thieves may be Targeting the US South
Excerpts from "Crime and Justice News" regarding recent robberies attributed to the SATG including loss amounts in merchandise.
http://www.bloglines.com/blog/PLL?id=10235
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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.
http://pqx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/11/3/271
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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.
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=97786&catid=346
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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.
http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2008-08-28/news/violent-jewelry-thieves-prowl-south-florida/
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