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When a jewelry thief tried to escape in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, one witness refused to look away. Despite being pepper-sprayed in the face, the Good Samaritan chased down and held the suspect until police arrived.
A 17-year-old good Samaritan chased down a jewelry thief in Brickell and held him for police, even after being pepper-sprayed in the face. The brave teenager helped recover two stolen bracelets and ensured the suspect faced justice.
Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America are giving jewelry design students a major boost with a new $25,000 scholarship and summer internship. The expansion doubles down on supporting American jewelry talent from college classroom to career launch.
A brave bystander tackled and restrained a jewelry thief in broad daylight, refusing to let go even after being pepper-sprayed during the struggle. His courage helped police arrest a suspect allegedly targeting women in Miami's Brickell neighborhood.
Five aspiring jewelry makers just received $2,000 scholarships to pursue their passion. The MJSA Education Foundation is investing in the next generation of craftspeople keeping this art form alive.
Mexican authorities just dismantled one of the country's largest fuel theft operations, seizing over 100 tank trucks and 82,000 liters of stolen petroleum in coordinated raids. The bust in Veracruz represents a significant victory in the fight against organized fuel crime that has plagued the region for years.
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A Chilean artist in Queens and a Mexican American mother-daughter duo are building successful jewelry businesses on Etsy, proving creative dreams can become reality. Their handmade pieces celebrate heritage, family, and the beauty of working on your own terms.
While catalytic converter thefts cost Americans over $1.5 billion annually, electric vehicle owners don't have to worry about this expensive crime. It's an unexpected bonus to going electric that could save drivers thousands.
Nigerian soldiers arrested 15 suspects attempting to steal crude oil directly from a delivery vessel at Africa's largest refinery. The swift operation protected critical infrastructure and prevented a massive theft that could have disrupted fuel production for millions.
Archaeologists in Germany discovered ten burial mounds from 4,500 years ago containing Europe's oldest copper jewelry and rare ancient weapons. The find offers a precious window into how our ancestors lived and honored their dead.
Jerilyn Brunson learned to weld custom jewelry on a maxed-out credit card after her divorce, then fought breast cancer while launching her business. Two years later, she's cancer-free and empowering other women through her permanent jewelry shop in Lehi.
When armed robbers opened fire at PMJ jewelry shop in Karimnagar, the staff refused to back down and fought to protect their store. Their brave resistance forced the criminals to flee, leaving behind stolen goods.
A fuel tanker owner in Nigeria installed CCTV cameras to monitor drivers and prevent theft, sparking a national debate about workplace surveillance versus better pay. The innovative approach highlights how technology might solve a problem costing businesses millions.
South Korea just passed a law that lets small companies finally gather evidence when big corporations steal their technology. The K-Discovery system levels the playing field in a country where startups lost an average of $1.3 million per theft case but won only a third of lawsuits.
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
A frustrated father tracked down his stolen motorcycle using social media and community tips, accidentally recovering a politician's stolen quad bike in the process. His three-day investigation brought Perth's bike theft problem directly to government leaders.
Shakib Hussain's mother sold her jewelry to fund his cricket dreams. He repaid that sacrifice with a stunning 4-wicket performance in his IPL debut.
A groundbreaking smart meter system in Enugu, Nigeria is using artificial intelligence to track every kilowatt of electricity from transformer to home, cutting theft and boosting revenue. The pilot program has already equipped 846 homes and is now inviting private investors to expand across the state.
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London police deployed 20 high-speed electric bikes that can chase suspects up stairs and off-road, helping drive phone theft down by 14,000 incidents. The innovative approach shows how smart technology can make cities safer for everyone.
British drivers are fighting back against a 118% surge in number plate theft with a brilliantly simple solution: tamper-resistant screws. This small fix could save thousands from months of stress and wrongful fines.
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