These Expensive Jewelry Heists Will Make You Lose All Hope In Security Systems

2008 Damiani Showroom – $32M

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When people complain about a loud drilling noise near a diamond shop, maybe more attention should be placed on that complaint. Unfortunately, the police ignored the complaints they received from the woman who lived next door to the Damiani jewelry boutique.

Thieves had been drilling into the basement of the boutique for months. The shop was conveniently cleared of customers the day of the heist because they were prepping for a private showing. After the staff was tied up, the robbers made an easy escape.