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FBI investigating rise in smash and grab robberies in CT, NY and New England

FBI agents and local police are using surveillance video and jewelry serial numbers as they probe a spree that has led to two indictments.

Summary by NBC Boston
An FBI agent is sharing more details about an increase in smash-and-grab robberies at jewelry stores. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Shapiro said the FBI has been looking into at least 20 burglaries, robberies, or attempted robberies at jewelry stores or kiosks. These crimes happened in Connecticut, New York, and across New England between last September and February. Three people were caught on surveillance video smashing display case…

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An FBI agent is sharing more details about an increase in thefts using the "break and take" (smash-and-grab) method in jewelry. Special Agent Deputy in Charge, Steven Shapiro, stated that the FBI has been investigating at least 20 burglaries with burglaries, robberies, or attempted robbery in jewelry stores or kiosks. These crimes occurred in Connecticut, New York and throughout the New England region between last September and February. Three p…

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NBC Boston broke the news in Boston, United States on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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