Montréal police arrest 14, seize $3.9M in jewelry robbery probe

Montréal police arrested 14 people on Nov. 11 in an operation targeting a suspected network linked to jewelry store robberies. Police said they seized $3.9 million in jewelry, money and other evidence during about 10 searches in Montréal, Laval, Rosemère and Longueuil.

Eight adults and six minors were arrested, according to the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM). Five accused appeared at the Montréal courthouse on Nov. 12 and face charges including robbery and laundering proceeds of crime.

Police named the five as Jason Clerveaux, Marly Cliff Delcy, Roldy Fénélon-Jean, Nerrissa Gilda Louis and Sheikha Safa. Police said three suspects were released pending further court proceedings.

The six minors appeared in the youth division of the Court of Québec to face robbery charges.

Investigation spans several municipalities

The investigation began after robberies using similar methods in Montréal and other municipalities, including Laval, Longueuil, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Rosemère. Police said the first recorded incident dated to February 2026 and investigators saw a marked increase starting in June.

Police recorded 55 jewelry store robberies in Montréal since the beginning of 2026. Of those, 34 involved a smash-and-grab method, in which display cases were broken with hammers and jewelry was quickly taken, the SPVM said.

Police said the network recruited young people mainly through digital platforms, while others planned and co-ordinated robberies. Since the first arrests on Sept. 11, the cases have led to about 40 arrests and 12 searches, according to the SPVM.

How to share information

Anyone with information can contact 911 or their neighbourhood police station. Tips can also be submitted anonymously and confidentially to Info-Crime Montréal at 514 393-1133 or online. Rewards of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest; conditions apply.