European police are searching for a woman suspected of playing a key role in an international jewel theft network. Europol is offering around £17,000 for information leading to the arrest of 41-year-old Ninoslava Jovic, who they believe was involved in a £33.5m jewellery heist.
Maastricht Heist Details
The robbery took place at a fine art and antiques fair in the Dutch city of Maastricht on 28 June 2022. Investigators have pointed to the feared Eastern European gang The Pink Panthers, which operates out of Serbia and has links to the Serbian Mafia. The group has been linked to dozens of high-profile robberies over the years, including several in the UK.
Jovic is accused of being the getaway driver in the heist. While four men dressed in 'Peaky Blinders' style suits smashed open glass containers with hammers, Jovic allegedly waited in the car outside. She is also suspected of organising apartments for the other perpetrators.
Europol Statement
According to Europol: "Jovic is suspected of having had a facilitating role in a robbery committed at renowned fine art and antiques fair TEFAF in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on 28 June 2022. In this robbery, the perpetrators stole jewellery worth approximately EUR 40 million."
The statement adds: "According to our information, Jovic currently lives and stays in Serbia but it is conceivable that she will travel to other countries. She is wanted internationally, and her description has been added to Europe's Most Wanted List."
Background and Description
In 2013, the Pink Panthers made international headlines after allegedly making off with $136 million worth of jewels and jewellery stored by the Leviev diamond house for an exhibit in Cannes, France. The group is believed to consist of around 800 members, mostly of Montenegrin and Serbian descent, with both male and female members.
An official police description says Jovic is around 5 ft 6, with brown eyes and a noticeable abstract tattoo on her right arm. According to Serbian news outlet HHH, Jovic has undergone several surgical operations on her body including to her face and breasts. She also opened a shop in 2024 that produces ready-made textile products.
