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The Best Reviews: The Color of Death
Book review on a novel about the jewel trade and South American Theft Group involvement.
thebestreviews.com
California Department of Justice Annual Report to the Legislature. Report contains specific information on organized retail theft groups under "Other Organized Crimes." (PDF)
caag.state.ca.us
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.
www.fbi.gov
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.
www.fbi.gov
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."
www.preciousgemstones.com
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.
www.ticotimes.net
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.
www.bizjournals.com
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.
www.sdrtc.com
New York Jeweler Convicted for Receipt of Stolen Property
Press release by the United States Attorney, Southern District of New York, dated January 2005 describing in detail the criminal activities of a jeweler and his direct involvement with the South American Theft Groups. (PDF)
www.usdoj.gov
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.
www.professionaljeweler.com
South American Theft Group Convicted in Shanghai
Short article regarding the arrest and conviction of a jewel gang in China.
nation.com.pk
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.
nyjtimes.com
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.
www.abc.net.au
Gem Fingerprinting Technique Designed to Foil Thieves
Article discussing the infared technology to mark gems making them identifiable.
www.impactlab.com
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.
www.sfgate.com