#theft

#theft

Amira Hunter arrested for stealing a baseball cap after subway attack on cellist.

Hunter previously had multiple arrests and was released despite prosecutor's objection. [ more ]

A city investigator in the Bronx was caught on video stealing cash and jewelry from a deceased man's apartment.

The theft highlights a systemic weakness that corrupt city officials have exploited for years to steal from the property of the deceased. [ more ]

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to send 120 Highway Patrol officers to Oakland to target the increase in violent crime and theft.

The rise in crime in Oakland has sparked debate about whether to reform Proposition 47, a measure that reduced some felonies to misdemeanors. [ more ]

A security guard at a convenience store in Oakland was fatally shot while trying to stop a theft.

The suspect fled the scene and a detailed description of the suspect has not been released. [ more ]

An American soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was arrested in Russia for theft from his girlfriend, adding tension to U.S.-Russia relations amidst the Ukraine conflict. [ more ]

CCTV images released after a bag is stolen from a train at Clapham Junction.

Police seeking help identifying a man from CCTV footage in relation to the theft. [ more ]

Promotional giveaway of Jagr bobbleheads by Pittsburgh Penguins cancelled due to theft at California shipment.

Fans at the game will receive vouchers for the bobbleheads to be picked up at a later date. [ more ]

Sensitive data for Paris Olympic Games security plans stolen from a train.

Investigation ongoing by regional transport police. [ more ]

A Boston man has been charged in connection to a series of thefts from a Family Dollar store in Dorchester.

The man faces charges including unarmed robbery, carrying a dangerous weapon, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. [ more ]

The British Museum is putting stolen items on display in an exhibition called Rediscovering Gems, along with other objects that were not stolen.

All previously stolen items will be in their own showcase and clearly labelled.

The exhibition will run from February 15 to June 15. [ more ]

Thieves are targeting rental cars at gas stations near Oakland International Airport

Rental car companies are warning customers to be cautious and avoid gas stations on Hegenberger Road [ more ]

The British Museum must keep a comprehensive register of all items in its collections after the theft of up to 1,500 objects over recent years.

The museum is already taking steps to address the issue, including identifying unregistered or inadequately registered objects and completing documentation and digitization of the entire collection within five years. [ more ]

Marinela Manolesu, a housekeeper at a London hotel, is wanted after a suitcase containing £350,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.

Police believe she left the UK and traveled to Romania.

Authorities in Romania have been contacted for assistance. [ more ]

A hotel housekeeper accused of stealing a suitcase of jewelry worth 350,000 has fled to Romania.

The housekeeper worked in a hotel in Knightsbridge, London.

Police are seeking information on her whereabouts. [ more ]