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» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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.
   http://www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Features_1149/Bel_Air_Burglaries.php

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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» Shoplifting International
   PR Newswire article regarding thieves 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=

» 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

» 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

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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

» 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/