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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

» 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

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

» 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

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

» 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

» 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://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&groupid=303327&ck=

» 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

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

» 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

» 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

» 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