Rolex
Coverage of Rolex in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia Beach police seek suspect in Rolex swindle
Virginia Beach police are searching for a suspect accused of swindling a seller for a Rolex in June. The case involves a fraudulent transaction related to a luxury watch.
- Canal Street raid nets $151M in bootleg goods in latest NYPD crackdown on sidewalk vendors
The NYPD conducted a raid on Canal Street, seizing $151 million worth of counterfeit goods including knockoff Rolexes, fake fragrances, and bootleg Knicks jerseys. The operation is part of a continued crackdown on sidewalk vendors selling illegal products.
- NYPD seizes $150 MILLION in fake Labubus, knockoff Knicks apparel and other countefeit merchandise in Chinatown sting
The NYPD seized $150 million in counterfeit merchandise, including fake Labubus, Knicks apparel, and luxury items, during a raid on 12 Chinatown storefronts, arresting 17 people. The action followed a surge in complaints about illegal vending and street vendors in Lower Manhattan.
- UPS driver accused of stealing $55K Rolex, opening packages during delivery route in Miami-Dade
A UPS driver in Miami-Dade County is accused of stealing a $55,000 Rolex from a package and opening bait packages during a law enforcement sting. Dennis Michael Millwood, 55, allegedly removed unassigned packages from a distribution center and loaded them into his truck, leading to his arrest after a controlled operation involving GPS-tracked and dye-pack-equipped packages.
- UPS driver accused of stealing packages during deliveries, deputies say
A UPS driver named Dennis Millwood was arrested for allegedly stealing packages during deliveries, including one containing a $55,000 Rolex watch. Investigators used surveillance and a controlled operation with GPS-tracked packages to catch him attempting to open a package, triggering a dye pack that stained his hands red.
- Brazen drug dealer caught after boasting on social media of his bling lifestyle with Lamborghinis, Rolexes and at Salt Bae's restaurant is jailed
A drug dealer was jailed after being caught for boasting on social media about his luxury lifestyle, including Lamborghinis, Rolexes, and dining at Salt Bae's restaurant. The arrest followed his public displays of wealth linked to illegal activities.
- Miami man ran street confidence games that took thousands from victims, cops say
A Miami man, Jordan Alexander Bustillo, was arrested for operating street confidence gambling games that defrauded victims of thousands of dollars and a Rolex watch. The scheme involved Three-card Monte and a bottle cap game, with victims manipulated through deceptive techniques and accomplices. Bustillo was found in possession of over $17,000 in cash and stolen luxury items during his arrest.
- Southern California jeweler allegedly stole $1.5 million from customers through Rolex watch scam
A Southern California jeweler named Nelson Andres Holdo is accused of stealing approximately $1.5 million from at least 22 customers through a Rolex watch sales fraud scheme between 2021 and 2026. The scam targeted buyers in Orange and Los Angeles counties and is being investigated by the California Attorney General's Office.
- Moment 'Rolex ripper' asks for a light... then takes off with £18,000 watch
A thief, nicknamed 'Rolex ripper', asked for a light and then stole a £18,000 watch. The incident involved a high-value item being taken. The theft was carried out in a swift manner.
- 'It's like putting an elephant on a postage stamp': Plans for a five-story Rolex store with a champagne bar and bridal studio in Florida city sparks outrage from locals
A proposed five-story Rolex store with a champagne bar and bridal studio in a Florida city has sparked local outrage, with critics comparing the design to 'putting an elephant on a postage stamp.' The project's scale and amenities have drawn significant backlash from residents.
- 'Jealous' woman is found guilty of murdering film director sister after she slashed her throat, stole her Rolex and then left her body to rot in flat for three days
A woman was found guilty of murdering her film director sister by slashing her throat, stealing her Rolex, and leaving the body in a flat for three days. The case highlights a jealous motive and a brutal crime.
- Return of the female Rolex ripper gang? Fears mystery distraction thieves who steal watches off men's wrists may be back on the prowl after pensioner robbed in broad daylight
Concerns are growing about the potential return of a female gang known for stealing watches from men's wrists using distraction techniques. A pensioner was recently robbed in broad daylight, reigniting fears of their activity.
- Woman wrote notes about killing her 'evil' film director sister before 'slitting her throat and stealing her Rolex', court hears
A woman planned to kill her sister, a film director, and later slit her throat and stole her Rolex. The court heard about the incident.
- Hunt launched for woman after pensioner 'is robbed of his Rolex and sexually assaulted'
A woman is being hunted after a pensioner was robbed of his Rolex watch and sexually assaulted. Authorities are investigating the incident involving the suspect.