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

Art Thieves Nail California Galleries - http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2002/01/15/MN91990.DTL SFGate.com reprint of a San Francisco Chronicle article regarding art theft in that area suspected of being conducted by organized theft groups.

Asian Salespersons Targeted in California - http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6569498.html?industryid=46017 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.

California 2004 Crime Report - http://caag.state.ca.us/publications/org_crime2004.pdf California Department of Justice Annual Report to the Legislature. Report contains specific information on organized retail theft groups under "Other Organized Crimes."

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

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

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

FBI Creates Task Force in Southeast - http://www.jckgroup.com/article/CA233962.html/jck?pubdate=07%2F01%2F2002 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.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Press Room - Headline Archives - http://www.fbi.gov/page2/nov04/jag110304.htm FBI press release providing in depth information about the South American Theft Groups and links to their respective web pages.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - SATG - http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/jag/crimegroup.htm Area of FBI site dedicated to Jewelry and Gem Crime Groups with a focus on the SATG. Provides intra-site links for additional information.

Fort Lauderdale Police Press Releases - http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/police/relmar04.html Short police article entailing a robbery of $225,000 dollars worth of jewelry from two jewelers. Found under "Jewelry Robbery."

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

Gemstone Forecaster Crime Reports - http://www.preciousgemstones.com/gfsum98two.html 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."

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

Interpol Arrests Jewel Thief Fugitive in Costa Rica - http://www.ticotimes.net/dailyarchive/2005_09/daily_09_08_05.htm#story3 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.

Jewelry Robberies Linked to South American Crime Syndicate - http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou080501_tj_jewelrobberies.bc5323be.html Web article on the eighth jewel heist in the Houston area though to be executed by a SATG crew.

Jewelry Trade Under Seige - http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2000/05/22/story3.html 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.

JSA Issues Warning for Traveling Salespersons in Charlotte - http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6434615.html The Jewelers Security Alliance has issued a warning for traveling salespersons doing business in Charlotte, N.C.

JSA Issues Warning of Increased Burglary Activity in Texas - http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6441517.html& 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."

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

Law Enforcement Training in Theft and Stolen Property - http://www.sdrtc.com/post_courses/postici_burglary.htm 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.

Men Smash Car Window, Get Away With $250,000 Worth Of Jewelry - http://www.local10.com/news/7609867/detail.html Jeweler robbed in Ft. Lauderdale at gas station. Police continue to search for the suspects.

Orange County Joins L.A. Crime Fighting Unit - http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/news/1999/072899story.html Article published by the Professional Jeweler Magazine regarding the coordination between police forces in their fight against the South American Theft Groups.

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

South American Jewel Thieves may be Targeting the US South - http://www.bloglines.com/blog/PLL?id=10235 Excerpts from "Crime and Justice News" regarding recent robberies attributed to the SATG including loss amounts in merchandise.

South American Theft Group Intelligence Network - http://www.satgin.org 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 - http://www.stolenjewelry.org/ 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 - http://nyjtimes.com/Stories/2004/ProtectingOurNationalTreasures.htm New York Jewish Times article on specific robberies with reference to the respective FBI web pages.

Tales From the Cops - San Francisco, Miami, New York City - http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/tales-from-the-cops Big-city cops see tourists get scammed everyday. Here's their advice on how not to be a chump

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

Targeting International Jewel Thieves - http://newsblaze.com/story/20070519063503leon.nb/topstory.html A NewsBlaze article providing a SATG overview and the attempts of law enforcement working groups to thwart their activities.

The Best Reviews: The Color of Death - http://thebestreviews.com/review21854 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 - http://pqx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/11/3/271 Police Quarterly article (abstract) overviewing the SATG from a historical perspective, current activities and recommendations to enforcement.

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

Theft Suspects Arrested; 1 Found Hiding in Creek - http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=97786&catid=346 Broomfield, Colorado article briefly describing capture of three SATG members linked to tens of thousands of dollars worth of recent robberies.

Total Losses from Jewelry-Related Crime in the U.S. Down 12% - http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=30109 Article from Israeli publication citing figures from the Jewelers Security Alliance with regard to jewelry crimes

Violent Jewelry Thieves Prowl South Florida - http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2008-08-28/news/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.

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