Many of the South American Theft Group members who show success in their early stages of distraction thefts and pick pocketing move on to crime groups conducting activities on a much larger scale such as jewel groups. Some active jewel groups remain loyal to their craft; these groups are opportunists, waiting patiently for the "target" to become complacent and then striking with stealth or distraction. However, other jewel groups have resorted to escalated violent attacks on victims. Such attacks include carjackings, home invasions, and armed robberies conducted with commando-style precision. Some law enforcement officials attribute this to the demobilization of paramilitary groups in Colombia and the enjoining of former guerrillas with the theft groups.
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- Professional Jeweler: Jewelry Thieves Resurface An historical article regarding the South American Theft Groups in the Los Angeles area.
- The Gang that Loves Glitter Newsweek article about a Colombian jewel theft ring who meet their match while attempting a robbery.
- FBI Forms Task Force to Hunt Down 'Gate Cutters' Jewelry Theft Ring Article published in the Insureance Journal about hot the FBI Formed a Task Force to Hunt Down 'Gate Cutters' Jewelry Theft Ring.
- Big Ring Of Jewel Thieves Takes Shine To Northwest A historical, comprehensive Seattle Times article regarding the SATG as an organization, and their criminal activity in the northwestern part of the US and Canada occurring in the early 1990's.
- Jewelry Thieves Strike An East Coast jewelry suffers minor injuries after scuffling with a group of thieves suspected of being a Colombian gang.
- Three Arrested after Jewelry Courier Robbed Seattle Post-Intelligencer article how police arrested three men after a jewelry courier was robbed at gunpoint outside a McDonald's restaurant in Factoria.
- Chilean Man Part of Disbanded Network of Thieves in Europe No specific mention of the SATG but exhibits all of the most common characteristics.
- Gangs Take Toll on Traveling Gem Sellers USA Today article referencing the characteristics and tactics of the SATG.
- Jewelry Crime Gang Suspects Arrested The FBI Houston Major Theft Task Force captured three men considered to be suspects in a jewelry store theft operation in the southeast Texas city.