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Robbery suspect armed with gun, pool noodle, police say

A robbery suspect at Subway wielded a gun and a green pool noodle, a combination described as unusual by LAPD.

Man (24) who targeted and robbed victims on Grindr app jailed for eight and half years

Michael Quinn was sentenced to 10.5 years for robbery, indicating a significant response to his repeated violent crimes against multiple victims.
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Homeless men charged in deadly 7 train subway brawl in Woodside: DA - QNS

Three men were arraigned for robbing a sleeping elderly man, leading to a fatal altercation on a subway train.

Man Beats Woman At Bus Stop In Brutal NYC Attack: NYPD

A woman was assaulted at a Brooklyn bus stop during an attempted robbery, and police are seeking help to identify the suspect.

Two stabbed during botched robbery of delivery worker in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

Two men were stabbed at a Sunset Park gas station during an attempted robbery while a delivery driver resisted and a good Samaritan intervened.

Masked goons beat NYC man and take 14 designer watches after sneaking in through fire escape while he slept: cops

Three masked men attacked a man in his apartment, stealing 14 watches worth $10,000 after holding him at gunpoint.

Suspects Linked to Queens And Brooklyn Jewelry Heists

Three suspects linked to two jewelry store robberies in NYC.
Sledgehammer used in both incidents highlights danger involved.

Shocking moment celebrity antiques expert attacked by two men with hammers in Chelsea

The recent attack exposes the alarming rise in violence towards retail and cash transit workers in London.

Homeless men charged in deadly 7 train subway brawl in Woodside: DA - QNS

Three men were arraigned for robbing a sleeping elderly man, leading to a fatal altercation on a subway train.

Man Beats Woman At Bus Stop In Brutal NYC Attack: NYPD

A woman was assaulted at a Brooklyn bus stop during an attempted robbery, and police are seeking help to identify the suspect.

Two stabbed during botched robbery of delivery worker in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

Two men were stabbed at a Sunset Park gas station during an attempted robbery while a delivery driver resisted and a good Samaritan intervened.

Masked goons beat NYC man and take 14 designer watches after sneaking in through fire escape while he slept: cops

Three masked men attacked a man in his apartment, stealing 14 watches worth $10,000 after holding him at gunpoint.

Suspects Linked to Queens And Brooklyn Jewelry Heists

Three suspects linked to two jewelry store robberies in NYC.
Sledgehammer used in both incidents highlights danger involved.

Shocking moment celebrity antiques expert attacked by two men with hammers in Chelsea

The recent attack exposes the alarming rise in violence towards retail and cash transit workers in London.
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Today in History: January 17, US alcohol prohibition begins

Prohibition began in the U.S. on January 17, 1920, fundamentally changing American society and law.
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Oakland boy, 15, charged with murdering man over son's stolen scooter

A 15-year-old was arrested for murdering a father over a scooter theft in front of the victim's son, raising concerns over juvenile crime.

Migrant boy, 13, and masked buddies stab man with brass knuckles in Times Square beatdown - all because he wouldn't take their photo

A 13-year-old migrant boy and his friends attacked a man in Times Square after he refused to take their photo.

2 men, 4 teens charged in smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Markham | CBC News

Youth involvement in serious crimes is increasing as evidenced by the recent Markham jewelry store robbery.

Oakland father reportedly killed by 15-year-old over a scooter

A 15-year-old was arrested for the murder of Ponciano Tule Bernal, following a confrontation about a stolen scooter.

Oakland boy, 15, charged with murdering man over son's stolen scooter

A 15-year-old was arrested for murdering a father over a scooter theft in front of the victim's son, raising concerns over juvenile crime.

Migrant boy, 13, and masked buddies stab man with brass knuckles in Times Square beatdown - all because he wouldn't take their photo

A 13-year-old migrant boy and his friends attacked a man in Times Square after he refused to take their photo.

2 men, 4 teens charged in smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Markham | CBC News

Youth involvement in serious crimes is increasing as evidenced by the recent Markham jewelry store robbery.

Oakland father reportedly killed by 15-year-old over a scooter

A 15-year-old was arrested for the murder of Ponciano Tule Bernal, following a confrontation about a stolen scooter.
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#public-safety

Man stabbed dead after Queens subway robbery attempt escalates into violent brawl on 7 line: cops | amNewYork

An attempted robbery on a 7 train in Queens resulted in a fatal stabbing after the victim fought back against the assailants.

Man beats woman at Brooklyn bus stop in attempted robbery: cops | amNewYork

A woman was violently attacked at a Brooklyn bus stop during an attempted robbery, raising public safety concerns.

4 Teen Girls Charged For NYC Subway Robbery Of 71-Year-Old

Four teen girls were arrested for attacking a 71-year-old woman in a Brooklyn subway during an attempted robbery.

Crazed driver smacks, then robs NYC traffic enforcement agent in broad-daylight attack: cops

A traffic violation led to a violent confrontation, with a driver assaulting a cop and stealing his summons machine in Queens.

LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?

The LAPD's reporting of robberies may be misleading due to shoplifting incidents being classified as robberies when they involve any level of force.

High-speed police pursuit in East Bay ends with two arrested, second car sought

A police pursuit linked to a robbery ended with two arrests after a 35-mile chase involved dangerous speeds and complications from an additional vehicle.

Man stabbed dead after Queens subway robbery attempt escalates into violent brawl on 7 line: cops | amNewYork

An attempted robbery on a 7 train in Queens resulted in a fatal stabbing after the victim fought back against the assailants.

Man beats woman at Brooklyn bus stop in attempted robbery: cops | amNewYork

A woman was violently attacked at a Brooklyn bus stop during an attempted robbery, raising public safety concerns.

4 Teen Girls Charged For NYC Subway Robbery Of 71-Year-Old

Four teen girls were arrested for attacking a 71-year-old woman in a Brooklyn subway during an attempted robbery.

Crazed driver smacks, then robs NYC traffic enforcement agent in broad-daylight attack: cops

A traffic violation led to a violent confrontation, with a driver assaulting a cop and stealing his summons machine in Queens.

LAPD stats showed an uptick in robberies. Was it really just shoplifting?

The LAPD's reporting of robberies may be misleading due to shoplifting incidents being classified as robberies when they involve any level of force.

High-speed police pursuit in East Bay ends with two arrested, second car sought

A police pursuit linked to a robbery ended with two arrests after a 35-mile chase involved dangerous speeds and complications from an additional vehicle.
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NYC robbery crew hits nearly 50 stores - taking ATMs and tens of thousands of dollars: cops

A robbery crew hit 49 storefronts across NYC, stealing ATMs and goods, amassing tens of thousands of dollars.

NYC postal worker pistol-whipped by thug attempting to rob post office: cops

An attempted robbery at a post office in East Harlem involved a suspect armed with a gun who fled without obtaining any money.

NYPD: He gave false name to cops on Staten Island; faces robbery, theft cases in other boroughs

A Staten Island man was arrested for multiple robberies and car theft across multiple boroughs, highlighting ongoing crime issues in New York City.

Bronx robbery crew sought for viciously beating teens in street attacks | amNewYork

Group of teens conducting daylight assaults and robberies in the Bronx.
Teen victims, aged 13 and 15, were attacked with physical violence and weapons.

NYC robbery crew hits nearly 50 stores - taking ATMs and tens of thousands of dollars: cops

A robbery crew hit 49 storefronts across NYC, stealing ATMs and goods, amassing tens of thousands of dollars.

NYC postal worker pistol-whipped by thug attempting to rob post office: cops

An attempted robbery at a post office in East Harlem involved a suspect armed with a gun who fled without obtaining any money.

NYPD: He gave false name to cops on Staten Island; faces robbery, theft cases in other boroughs

A Staten Island man was arrested for multiple robberies and car theft across multiple boroughs, highlighting ongoing crime issues in New York City.

Bronx robbery crew sought for viciously beating teens in street attacks | amNewYork

Group of teens conducting daylight assaults and robberies in the Bronx.
Teen victims, aged 13 and 15, were attacked with physical violence and weapons.
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#brooklyn

Thief Breaks Into Brooklyn Bodega Through Roof

A thief in Brooklyn attempted to rob a deli by cutting a hole in the roof but failed to access the ATM cash.

Surveillance images released of Downtown Brooklyn attempted robbery that left 71-year-old victim hurt

Four individuals attempted to rob and attacked a 71-year-old woman at a Brooklyn subway station, leaving her injured.

4 teen girls busted in violent NYC mugging of woman, 71, heading to church on New Year's Day: cops

A group of teen girls assaulted a 71-year-old woman during a failed robbery in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of youth violence and resilience in the elderly.

Thief Breaks Into Brooklyn Bodega Through Roof

A thief in Brooklyn attempted to rob a deli by cutting a hole in the roof but failed to access the ATM cash.

Surveillance images released of Downtown Brooklyn attempted robbery that left 71-year-old victim hurt

Four individuals attempted to rob and attacked a 71-year-old woman at a Brooklyn subway station, leaving her injured.

4 teen girls busted in violent NYC mugging of woman, 71, heading to church on New Year's Day: cops

A group of teen girls assaulted a 71-year-old woman during a failed robbery in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of youth violence and resilience in the elderly.
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United Bodegas of America Offers $5K Reward Amid String of NYC Robbery Spree

Bodega owners demand better safety measures after a robbery wave targeting 49 stores in three months.
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Teens admit to trying to steal '31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store

Two teens pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to steal iPhones and face sentencing with strict conditions of bail.

South London teens admit to trying to steal '31k worth of iPhones' from Apple

Teens are banned from all Apple stores after attempting to steal iPhones, reflecting significant legal consequences for organized theft.

Teen fleeing Target with stolen phone hits 17-year-old with car, California cops say

A teen girl was critically injured after being robbed during a phone sale at Target.

Teens admit to trying to steal '31k worth of iPhones' from Apple Store

Two teens pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to steal iPhones and face sentencing with strict conditions of bail.

South London teens admit to trying to steal '31k worth of iPhones' from Apple

Teens are banned from all Apple stores after attempting to steal iPhones, reflecting significant legal consequences for organized theft.

Teen fleeing Target with stolen phone hits 17-year-old with car, California cops say

A teen girl was critically injured after being robbed during a phone sale at Target.
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Six teens arrested after 'many phones stolen' in Apple Store Brent Cross

A group of teenage boys robbed the Apple Store in Brent Cross, leading to quick police response and arrests.

Terrifying video of phones being snatched in Brent Cross Apple Store

A group of thieves stole display iPhones from an Apple Store in Brent Cross, leading to a swift police response and arrests.

Six teenage boys arrested after phones stolen from Apple Store in Brent Cross

Teenage boys stole mobile phones from Brent Cross Apple Store, leading to their arrest by police.

Croydon boy, 14, among five charged after phones stolen from Apple Store in Brent

Five teenage boys charged with robbery after stealing 50 phones from Apple Store in Brent Cross.

Five teenage boys charged after '50 phones' stolen from Brent Cross Apple Store

Five teenage boys charged with robbery after stealing 50 phones from Apple Store in Brent Cross.

Six teens arrested after 'many phones stolen' in Apple Store Brent Cross

A group of teenage boys robbed the Apple Store in Brent Cross, leading to quick police response and arrests.

Terrifying video of phones being snatched in Brent Cross Apple Store

A group of thieves stole display iPhones from an Apple Store in Brent Cross, leading to a swift police response and arrests.

Six teenage boys arrested after phones stolen from Apple Store in Brent Cross

Teenage boys stole mobile phones from Brent Cross Apple Store, leading to their arrest by police.

Croydon boy, 14, among five charged after phones stolen from Apple Store in Brent

Five teenage boys charged with robbery after stealing 50 phones from Apple Store in Brent Cross.

Five teenage boys charged after '50 phones' stolen from Brent Cross Apple Store

Five teenage boys charged with robbery after stealing 50 phones from Apple Store in Brent Cross.
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#law-enforcement

Thieves swipe suitcase with $500K worth of jewels but Apple AirTag helps cops track them down

An Apple AirTag helped police quickly recover $500,000 in stolen jewels after a tourist was robbed in Queens.

California man gets 121 months in prison for selling illegal ghost guns, planning robbery of federal informant

Lopez was sentenced to over 10 years for illegally dealing firearms and planning a robbery, highlighting significant legal consequences for gun-related crimes.

Thieves swipe suitcase with $500K worth of jewels but Apple AirTag helps cops track them down

An Apple AirTag helped police quickly recover $500,000 in stolen jewels after a tourist was robbed in Queens.

California man gets 121 months in prison for selling illegal ghost guns, planning robbery of federal informant

Lopez was sentenced to over 10 years for illegally dealing firearms and planning a robbery, highlighting significant legal consequences for gun-related crimes.
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Teens suspected in East Bay kidnapping, carjacking and robbery

Brentwood police arrested two teenagers suspected of carjacking, kidnapping, and robbery, using an armored vehicle for officer safety during the operation.

Neighbours raise $9K for owners of Toronto west end convenience store after robbery | CBC News

Community support can outweigh devastating losses, as shown when neighbors rallied to help the Xue family after a robbery.

Rolex stolen from Keanu Reeves' Los Angeles home turns up in Chile

Chilean police have recovered three stolen watches belonging to Keanu Reeves, including a valuable Rolex linked to a recent robbery at his LA home.
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East Bay jewelry store targeted in smash-and-grab robbery

Masked suspects armed with hammers robbed Valliani Jewelers, stealing jewelry and fleeing the scene, with no reported injuries and no suspect descriptions released.

Anaheim police fatally shoot robbery suspect; 'realistic-looking replica firearm' recovered, officials say

Anaheim police shot a man while responding to a robbery report, leading to a fatality and an ongoing investigation by the California Department of Justice.

Man stabbed and another injured during robbery in Wembley Park

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed during a robbery in Wembley Park.

East Bay jewelry store targeted in smash-and-grab robbery

Masked suspects armed with hammers robbed Valliani Jewelers, stealing jewelry and fleeing the scene, with no reported injuries and no suspect descriptions released.

Anaheim police fatally shoot robbery suspect; 'realistic-looking replica firearm' recovered, officials say

Anaheim police shot a man while responding to a robbery report, leading to a fatality and an ongoing investigation by the California Department of Justice.

Man stabbed and another injured during robbery in Wembley Park

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed during a robbery in Wembley Park.
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Fitness influencer dies three months after being shot during attempted robbery

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a fitness influencer, has died following a critical shooting incident during an attempted robbery outside his home.

It isn't safe': South African first responders attacked while saving lives

Paramedics in South Africa are facing alarming rates of robbery and violence while serving in their critical roles.

Fitness influencer dies three months after being shot during attempted robbery

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a fitness influencer, has died following a critical shooting incident during an attempted robbery outside his home.

It isn't safe': South African first responders attacked while saving lives

Paramedics in South Africa are facing alarming rates of robbery and violence while serving in their critical roles.
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$8 Million Home of Boston Celtics Star Jaylen Brown's Mother Is Broken Into Amid Spate of Robberies at Athletes' Mansions

Jaylen Brown's home was burglarized, highlighting a concerning trend of targeted robberies among high-profile athletes.
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Twin Peaks Murderers Sentenced to Life in Prison

Decuir and Mims were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an elderly photographer during a robbery attempt.

Drug dealer's killers traced by DNA on cigarettes

Two men were convicted for the attempted robbery of a drug dealer that resulted in his death, identified through DNA on cigarette butts.

Officers testify to chaotic aftermath to brazen California mall robbery that left a New Zealand tourist dead

The chaotic aftermath of a mid-day robbery led to the tragic death of a 68-year-old woman, impacting the community deeply.

Twin Peaks Murderers Sentenced to Life in Prison

Decuir and Mims were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of an elderly photographer during a robbery attempt.

Drug dealer's killers traced by DNA on cigarettes

Two men were convicted for the attempted robbery of a drug dealer that resulted in his death, identified through DNA on cigarette butts.

Officers testify to chaotic aftermath to brazen California mall robbery that left a New Zealand tourist dead

The chaotic aftermath of a mid-day robbery led to the tragic death of a 68-year-old woman, impacting the community deeply.
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Passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probation | CBC News

Manpreet Gill received jail time and probation for his role in a robbery linked to a deadly crash, with potential immigration consequences looming.

'I could've been stabbed': Channel 4's George Clarke robbed at knifepoint near Oxford Circus

George Clarke was robbed at knifepoint near Oxford Street, sharing his experience and emotions about the encounter with his followers.
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Bronx man shot dead in reported robbery outside apartment building: NYPD | amNewYork

A shooting during a robbery in the Bronx left one man dead and another injured on December 15.

Police looking for suspects in fatal shooting during Mid-City robbery

A robbery in Mid-City led to one fatality, with police searching for two additional suspects after apprehending one individual.

Bronx man shot dead in reported robbery outside apartment building: NYPD | amNewYork

A shooting during a robbery in the Bronx left one man dead and another injured on December 15.

Police looking for suspects in fatal shooting during Mid-City robbery

A robbery in Mid-City led to one fatality, with police searching for two additional suspects after apprehending one individual.
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Former Texas park ranger charged with luring and sexually assaulting gay men

A former Texas park ranger has been indicted on multiple charges of robbery and sexual assault against gay men.
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British band welcomed to California with armed robbery one day into West Coast tour

The British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint early in their US tour but will continue performing despite the incident.

Acclaimed rock band robbed at gunpoint outside Bay Area coffeehouse

Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint but continues their tour, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.

British band robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo after arriving in US for tour

British band Sports Team was robbed in Vallejo shortly after arriving in the US for their tour, highlighting cultural differences in reactions to such incidents.

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint while getting coffee in California on first day of US tour: 'Get down!'

British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in California on their first day of US tour.

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour

The British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint during their US tour in Vallejo, California.

British Indie Band Arrives for US Tour, Promptly Gets Van Robbed at Gunpoint In Vallejo

UK band Sports Team faced a challenging start to their US tour, including a gunpoint robbery just hours after arriving.

British band welcomed to California with armed robbery one day into West Coast tour

The British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint early in their US tour but will continue performing despite the incident.

Acclaimed rock band robbed at gunpoint outside Bay Area coffeehouse

Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint but continues their tour, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.

British band robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo after arriving in US for tour

British band Sports Team was robbed in Vallejo shortly after arriving in the US for their tour, highlighting cultural differences in reactions to such incidents.

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint while getting coffee in California on first day of US tour: 'Get down!'

British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint in California on their first day of US tour.

UK band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in California while on US tour

The British band Sports Team was robbed at gunpoint during their US tour in Vallejo, California.

British Indie Band Arrives for US Tour, Promptly Gets Van Robbed at Gunpoint In Vallejo

UK band Sports Team faced a challenging start to their US tour, including a gunpoint robbery just hours after arriving.
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Elizabeth Line delays after robbery on board train at east London station

A robbery on a train at Goodmayes Station caused severe delays for commuters in east London.
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