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Infamous Javits Center Heist Suspect Arrested at Westminster Dog Show: 60-Year-Old’s Bold Return Ends in Capture

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He’s certainly in a bind now.

A Bronx man, notorious for a string of robberies at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center, got more than he bargained for when he tried to sneak back into the venue during the Westminster Dog Show, according to state police.

Allan Jackson, 60, was already wanted for missing a court date on a grand larceny charge. His attempt to covertly enter the prestigious canine event on Saturday was thwarted when he was identified and subsequently arrested after presenting officers with a counterfeit ID, as detailed in a Sunday press release from the troopers.


Exterior view of the Javits Center with a welcome sign and surrounding buildings.
Allan Jackson, 60, of The Bronx had already been wanted for a string of thefts at the Jacob Javits Center, the site of the dog show in Manhattan. Christopher Sadowski

A Golden Retriever jumps over a hurdle during the Masters Agility Championship at Westminster dog show.
A suspected thief tried to sneak into the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan over the weekend. REUTERS

“Jackson was taken into custody for three prior incidents dating to November 2025, in addition to charges of false impersonation,” the department reported. “He was escorted to the NYPD 10th Precinct for processing before being transferred to Manhattan Central Booking for arraignment.”

Facing charges of burglary, grand larceny, petty larceny, and false impersonation, Jackson appeared in court on Sunday. He was held with bail set at $20,000 cash or a $50,000 bond, as stated in court records.

According to the records, Jackson has one other bust in Manhattan dating to May — a grand-larceny case that he blew off Jan. 29, prompting the judge to issue an arrest warrant.

State police said eagle-eye cops recognized Jackson when he tried to sneak into the dog show over the weekend.

The Westminster Kennel Club event is an annual high-profile tradition at the West Side convention center and runs through Tuesday.

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