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Theft

Theft remains a critical concern for the UK jewellery industry, affecting retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and suppliers alike. From smash-and-grab attacks on high-street stores to fraud, burglary, and in-transit losses, security threats carry significant financial and operational risk. Jewellery Focus reports on theft-related incidents, prevention strategies, insurance developments, policing updates, and legal outcomes. Our coverage provides trade professionals with timely intelligence and guidance to protect their businesses, staff, and stock in an evolving risk landscape.

Theft

Theft remains a critical concern for the UK jewellery industry, affecting retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and suppliers alike. From smash-and-grab attacks on high-street stores to fraud, burglary, and in-transit losses, security threats carry significant financial and operational risk. Jewellery Focus reports on theft-related incidents, prevention strategies, insurance developments, policing updates, and legal outcomes. Our coverage provides trade professionals with timely intelligence and guidance to protect their businesses, staff, and stock in an evolving risk landscape.

Thief swallows earrings in jewellery store raid

A thief has reportedly swallowed two pairs of white gold earrings during a raid on a Hull jewellers.

£27,000 worth of rings stolen from Chichester jewellery shop

Sussex Police are seeking witnesses and information concerning a break-in at Pressley’s…

Jewellery crime and how to deal with it

Casings Statistics confirm that the vast majority of all crimes committed against jewellery…

Police launch appeal for ‘large scale’ theft at Newey’s Jewellers

West Midland Police are appealing for information following a large scale theft in Vyse…

Moped thieves use samurai swords in smash-and-grab raid

A gang of moped thieves wielding samurai swords and sledge hammers have raided the Watches…

Violent crime against retail staff doubles

There has been in ‘concerning spike’ in the number of violent incidents against retail…

Jewellery dealer loses £1m worth of precious stones in train theft

A jewellery dealer has lost a suitcase containing over £1m of precious stones, as it was…

Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year

Britain’s shops collectively lose £800m per year due to shoplifting, claims Checkpoints Systems.

Man in court over Mappin and Webb robbery at Gleneagles Hotel

A 41-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an armed robbery at the Mappin…

Historic Roman jewellery stolen from York shop

Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a…
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