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  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.
  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."
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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."
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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."
  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.
  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
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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
  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."
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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
  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.
  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.
  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.
  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").
  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.

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