BobPistol Posted February 17, 2015 at 01:41 AM Share Posted February 17, 2015 at 01:41 AM It just boggles my mind that a place with gold and diamonds as inventory would post. The stupid is strong at this company. DO NOT PANIC. All the staff are armed to the teeth. Or are they just armed with teeth (that are chattering?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadN. Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:43 PM Share Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:43 PM Jewelers Security Alliance has some advice that may help any shop keeper on the bottom of their page. http://jewelerssecurity.org/index.php4From the linked site:2. Do not attempt to disarm the robber or reach for a concealed weapon. Assume that the robber will shoot without hesitation.7. Frequently the robber will force the jeweler and his staff to a back room or washroom. Expect to be tied up or handcuffed, or told to lie on the floor. Do as you are told.I agree with 2, but 7 changes all dynamics for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:52 PM Share Posted February 17, 2015 at 05:52 PM Yeah, 7 is where I draw a definite line. I will not comply with a gunman's request to relocate to a place more convenient for him to off me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom28 Posted February 17, 2015 at 08:05 PM Share Posted February 17, 2015 at 08:05 PM Yeah, 7 is where I draw a definite line. I will not comply with a gunman's request to relocate to a place more convenient for him to off me.+1 You can take all the inventory want. I will not be dragged to a back room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty4IL Posted February 17, 2015 at 10:21 PM Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 at 10:21 PM The Jewelers Security Alliance should be sued for that advice by any victims it creates. In 1993 seven people were taken to the back room (cooler) of Brown's Chicken in Palatine and shot to death for less than $2000. How many $M is the average jewelry store sitting on and your life is probably worth less than $300 as in the Brown's case. No back room for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw45 Posted February 18, 2015 at 03:37 AM Share Posted February 18, 2015 at 03:37 AM The thieves are getting bolder, even the chance of getting shot doesn't seem to bother them as witnessed by the robberies (vs smash and grabs) of gun stores where the clerks are known to be armed. Scary times. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbrew Posted February 18, 2015 at 05:02 AM Share Posted February 18, 2015 at 05:02 AM Interesting. I was out at Woodfield yesterday and was leaving around 3p and noticed there was a cop car in the parking lot of the Jared's. I guess somebody was getting a ticket or something, but it did cross my mind if the place had been robbed and then I thought about how much stuff would be in there for the taking. Gotta wonder how the crooks are gonna get rid of the merchandise. Loose stones? How the heck do you pawn those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 18, 2015 at 05:10 AM Share Posted February 18, 2015 at 05:10 AM Gotta wonder how the crooks are gonna get rid of the merchandise. Loose stones? How the heck do you pawn those? $427,000 worth of loot. You can pawn or resell trying to recoup say 20%-50% of the value with an almost certainty that you will be arrested, or you can unload it on your buds and low level crooks to sell on their own, or trade for goods, etc and recoup maybe 5% with little chance of being nabbed. It isn't how much it is worth, it is how much they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguy Posted February 18, 2015 at 01:56 PM Share Posted February 18, 2015 at 01:56 PM I went there last evening through Sears east entrance, I looked for no carry signs, couldn't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbrew Posted February 18, 2015 at 02:49 PM Share Posted February 18, 2015 at 02:49 PM On a completely unrelated note, I broke up with my girlfriend. I have a nice VS1 2 caret diamond for sale. She threw it at me and the stone came out of the setting, so it's a loose diamond. Great deal. Paid $23,000 for it. Looks just like this one: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD02417458?click_id=923963108 For sale for $2500. My loss is your gain. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted February 21, 2015 at 05:03 AM Share Posted February 21, 2015 at 05:03 AM On a completely unrelated note, I broke up with my girlfriend. I have a nice VS1 2 caret diamond for sale. She threw it at me and the stone came out of the setting, so it's a loose diamond. Great deal. Paid $23,000 for it. Looks just like this one: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD02417458?click_id=923963108For sale for $2500. My loss is your gain.lol.You had me scratching my head, but now I get it. Funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted February 21, 2015 at 03:53 PM Share Posted February 21, 2015 at 03:53 PM Of course they post. They "know" that the bad guys will leave them alone, and that it is the licensed individuals with guns who are the problem. They "know" that carrying a firearm makes a person prone to violent outbursts. Something about the gun affects the brain and creates the shoot outs in the streets and the Wild West behavior in bars and restaurants, and probably in jewelry stores as well. To be fair, I don't really know what Jared's owners are thinking, but I did speak with an employee at a posted jewelry store here in Rockford when I asked why the store was posted and received the answer noted above. I was actually told that they weren't really worried about being robbed but they were very concerned about ordinary citizens coming into their store with a concealed handgun. You can't fix stupid, as many already have stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 21, 2015 at 04:16 PM Share Posted February 21, 2015 at 04:16 PM Of course they post. They "know" that the bad guys will leave them alone, and that it is the licensed individuals with guns who are the problem. They "know" that carrying a firearm makes a person prone to violent outbursts. Something about the gun affects the brain and creates the shoot outs in the streets and the Wild West behavior in bars and restaurants, and probably in jewelry stores as well. To be fair, I don't really know what Jared's owners are thinking, but I did speak with an employee at a posted jewelry store here in Rockford when I asked why the store was posted and received the answer noted above. I was actually told that they weren't really worried about being robbed but they were very concerned about ordinary citizens coming into their store with a concealed handgun. You can't fix stupid, as many already have stated. "...they were concerned about ordinary citizens coming into their store with a concealed handgun." I know I'm talking to the wall but I'm trying to follow what they believe the progression is. A law abiding customer with a gun will do what? I know what a criminal will do. I can guess and be right 100% of the time. The other part I'm struggling with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted February 21, 2015 at 10:20 PM Share Posted February 21, 2015 at 10:20 PM On a completely unrelated note, I broke up with my girlfriend. I have a nice VS1 2 caret diamond for sale. She threw it at me and the stone came out of the setting, so it's a loose diamond. Great deal. Paid $23,000 for it. Looks just like this one: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD02417458?click_id=923963108For sale for $2500. My loss is your gain.lol.You had me scratching my head, but now I get it. Funny! I read this a few times. What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkroenlein Posted February 22, 2015 at 03:09 PM Share Posted February 22, 2015 at 03:09 PM Jewelers Security Alliance has some advice that may help any shop keeper on the bottom of their page. http://jewelerssecurity.org/index.php4 From the linked site: 2. Do not attempt to disarm the robber or reach for a concealed weapon. Assume that the robber will shoot without hesitation. 7. Frequently the robber will force the jeweler and his staff to a back room or washroom. Expect to be tied up or handcuffed, or told to lie on the floor. Do as you are told. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito Posted February 22, 2015 at 03:41 PM Share Posted February 22, 2015 at 03:41 PM So the sales people can follow their corporate advice and end up like the staff at Brown's Chicken or that woman's clothing store in Tinley Park a few years ago. Not very smart, but then again, the corporate folks are not putting themselves at risk, only their replaceable employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutsidr Posted February 22, 2015 at 05:03 PM Share Posted February 22, 2015 at 05:03 PM I guess the mall ninjas were on thier coffee break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete S Posted February 23, 2015 at 11:44 PM Share Posted February 23, 2015 at 11:44 PM http://www.gunslot.com/files/gunslot/imagecache/page/images/98719.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draal Posted February 23, 2015 at 11:50 PM Share Posted February 23, 2015 at 11:50 PM It's a freestanding building on the outer edge of the mall parking entrance. I believe that spot used to be an Irish pub style restaurant 10+ years ago at least. Easy getaway options as it sits right at the intersection. Getting on the 290 is probably a 2 minute drive if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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