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
- http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6441517.html&

Canyon News Reports Beverly Hills Under Seige from Theft Gangs
- Article reporting numberous thefts worth tens of millions conducted by numberous theft gangs, including the Colombians, around the posh areas of Los Angeles.
- http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Features_1149/Bel_Air_Burglaries.php

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.
- http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6434615.html

International Jewel Thieves and the F.B.I.
- Article outlining the SATG with an interview of an F.B.I. agent.
- http://www.thesop.org/index.php?id=5764

Latin American Jewel Thieves Active IN U.S.
- General article regarding SATG, methods, and targets
- http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007%5C05%5C20%5Cstory_20-5-2007_pg9_9

Targeting International Jewel Thieves
- NewsBlaze article regarding the SATG jewel crews, including proactive measures by law enforcement.
- http://newsblaze.com/story/20070519063503leon.nb/newsblaze/TOPSTORY/Top-Stories.html

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.
- http://www.satgin.org

Colombian Gangs Targeting Coin Dealers
- Specific mention of Colombian Gangs utilizing their tactics in the theft og high-end coins.
- http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-coinsecurity_12met.ART0.North.Edition1.3d84f87.html

Shoplifting International
- PR Newswire article regarding theives from various South American Countries and their impact on the retail industry. (Scroll down to "Emporium").
- http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/85746&EDATE=

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.
- http://www.local10.com/news/7609867/detail.html

Three Colombian Men Nabbed for Theft at Changi Airport
- Three members of the SATG arrested prior to boarding a flight to Hong Kong in possession of stolen jewelry.
- http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/193981/1/.html

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.
- http://www.blackwaterusa.com/btw2004/articles/0809heist.html

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."
- http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/police/relmar04.html

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.
- http://www.stolenjewelry.org/

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.
- http://www.gainesville.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051116/LOCAL/211160320&SearchID=73235937134071

South American Theft Groups
- Real time information on the most recent SATG criminal activities and current public record intelligence available on wanted suspects and crime prevention.
- http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-satg

Seminole County Florida - Sheriff
- Wanted photos and descriptions of two suspects involved in the Buried Treasure Scam.
- http://www.seminolesheriff.org/criminal/trav432.html

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
- http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/tales-from-the-cops

Expat Jewel Thieves to Be Deported
- Twenty-five South American thieves convicted in China and set for deportation.
- http://www.10thnpc.org.cn/english/2004/Dec/115857.htm

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.
- http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=37545

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.
- http://www.jckgroup.com/article/CA233962.html/jck?pubdate=07%2F01%2F2002

Theft Ring Operating at O'Hare Airport
- A traveler alert with in depth information on how the SATG operate at airports.
- http://www.emergency.com/thftohar.htm

Jewelers Security Alliance Most Wanted
- JSA's Most Wanted lists criminals of all sorts, including those identified as members of the South American Theft Groups.
- http://www.jewelerssecurity.org/wanted_bulletins/wanted.html

RCMP Criminal Intelligence Program
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police report on organized auto theft in Canada with a mention of new involvement of the South American Theft Groups.
- http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/crimint/sparkplug_e.htm#organized

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.
- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/01/15/MN91990.DTL

Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves
- Article discussing the infared technology to mark gems making them identifiable.
- http://www.impactlab.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2855

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.
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200406/s1132602.htm

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.
- http://nyjtimes.com/Stories/2004/ProtectingOurNationalTreasures.htm

South American Theft Group Convicted in Shanghai
- Short article regarding the arrest and conviction of a jewel gang in China.
- http://nation.com.pk/daily/dec-2004/25/international10.php

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.
- http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/news/1999/072899story.html

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.
- http://www.sdrtc.com/post_courses/postici_burglary.htm

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.
- http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2000/05/22/story3.html

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.
- http://www.ticotimes.net/dailyarchive/2005_09/daily_09_08_05.htm#story3

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."
- http://www.preciousgemstones.com/gfsum98two.html

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.
- http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/jag/crimegroup.htm

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.
- http://www.fbi.gov/page2/nov04/jag110304.htm

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."
- http://caag.state.ca.us/publications/org_crime2004.pdf

The Best Reviews: The Color of Death
- Book review on a novel about the jewel trade and South American Theft Group involvement.
- http://thebestreviews.com/review21854