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US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Baby ingests methamphetamine in Campbell child abuse case

Multiple incidents reported include thefts, frauds, drug-related child endangerment, assault, stalking, organized retail theft, and illegal drug possession.
#armed-robbery
US news
fromRockville Centre, NY Patch
3 days ago

This Week In Rockville Centre: Fraudulent Restaurant Meals, Shouting Matches Over Parking Spots

Rockville Centre police reported six incidents over Dec. 22–29 including thefts, a hit-and-run that toppled a light pole, fraud, a verbal dispute, and one death.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Former MBTA cleaner charged in theft of more than $120,000 in equipment

A former MBTA cleaner was charged after allegedly stealing and reselling over $120,000 worth of Cisco network equipment traced via eBay.
#property-management
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Staff at Fillmore Low-Income Housing Complex Accused of Stealing Tenants' Christmas Gifts

Maintenance staff at a Fillmore District low-income housing complex allegedly stole tenants' Christmas gifts, leaving residents thousands of dollars short.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
San Francisco

SF apartment management staff accused of breaking in, stealing Christmas gifts from tenants: VIDEO

Property management employees at Thomas Paine Square allegedly broke into tenants' units and stole over $2,000 in Christmas gifts, according to video and residents.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
San Francisco

Staff at Fillmore Low-Income Housing Complex Accused of Stealing Tenants' Christmas Gifts

#burglary
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 week ago

1k reward offered after 20ft driveway gates stolen

Large 20ft-wide metal driveway gates worth about £5,000 were stolen from a Little Eaton property, leaving the entrance unsecured and prompting a £1,000 reward offer.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Nightmare before Christmas: Fillmore low-income tenants say housing staff stole their Christmas gifts

On-site management and maintenance staff at a low-income apartment complex entered a tenant's unit and stole wrapped Christmas gifts, according to doorbell camera footage.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Man charged for allegedly stealing from Hingham senior living complex

A Marshfield man was arrested and charged for allegedly entering unlocked Linden Ponds senior apartments under false pretenses and stealing from elderly residents.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Wexford publicans call out 'barefaced theft' linked to 12 Pubs of Christmas night

A Wexford pub has called out the traditions and behaviours of groups participating in 12 Pubs of Christmas after a number of personal items were stolen from their premises. Taking to their social media page, Redmond's of Scarawalsh explained that while they are more than happy to have people participating in the tradition, they believe some groups have taken the celebrations too far.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Cork woman who signed false GAA cheques worth almost 28,000 to escape conviction

A Millstreet woman admitted writing herself 54 cheques totaling almost €28,000 from a GAA club and will avoid conviction under a year-long probation bond.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 weeks ago

Armed Santa' joins police in Bay Area tree, wreath theft arrest

Two Vallejo residents were arrested after allegedly stealing 24 Christmas trees and wreaths from a Safeway; all items were recovered and no charges had been filed yet.
#police-misconduct
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Patient police say they have recovered Faberge pendant from man accused of swallowing it

Police recovered a NZ$33,000 Faberge Octopussy pendant after a suspect allegedly swallowed it and passed it naturally while in custody.
#animal-rights
#faberge
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Daily newsletter 12/4

A Denver LGBTQ+ youth center closed after nearly $10,000 was stolen; donations and information are at youthseen.org.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Unknown intruder steals multiple wallets from City Hall offices

An unauthorized man wearing a hat and mask entered Boston City Hall offices and stole multiple employees' wallets and credit cards.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Salmon thrown at people, vehicles on Winchester Boulevard in Campbell

Multiple thefts, drug possessions, assaults, and public disturbances occurred in Campbell over several days, resulting in arrests and jail bookings.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Unusual zombie' Jesus statue snatched from Belgian nativity scene

A faceless baby Jesus statue was stolen from Brussels' controversial nativity featuring faceless figures, prompting political backlash and a petition for replacement.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman steals 200 of langoustines from Michelin-star restaurant

A woman stole around 200 langoustines from outside Elystan Street restaurant in Chelsea; police are investigating and seeking information.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thief steals 8ft Christmas nutcracker statue from Edinburgh cocktail bar

An 8ft, 13kg Christmas nutcracker statue valued at around £900 was stolen from outside an Edinburgh bar by a masked rider on an electric bike, causing property damage.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

More than 500 frozen turkeys meant for California families in need stolen

About 500 donated frozen turkeys meant for a Thanksgiving giveaway were stolen from a box truck in California, and the nonprofit is seeking replacements.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Check reported stolen, altered and cashed for $32,000 in Campbell

Multiple arrests occurred for DUI, drug possession, theft, mail and identity theft, probation violations, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Thief steals Thanksgiving turkeys meant for hundreds of needy families

"I'm not upset or angry," Oliver told the station. "This is just another mountain for us to climb. And we're going to climb it. We're going to conquer it."
California
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Who stole the Nutcracker set? Travelling ballet says moving truck with backdrop inside was swiped | CBC News

A moving truck carrying Ballet Jorgen's irreplaceable Nutcracker sets and backdrops was stolen in Etobicoke; police alerted and GPS stopped in Mississauga.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Another RHOP Alum Has Been Arrested

Mia Thornton was arrested and charged with theft for allegedly stealing $11,000 worth of furniture and a television from a rented condo.
#shoplifting
#elder-abuse
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Carer who 'bled dry' nursing home resident after stealing 82,000 from his bank accounts avoids jail

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Carer who stole from 87-year-old client in his own home to leave country after losing new job

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Carer who 'bled dry' nursing home resident after stealing 82,000 from his bank accounts avoids jail

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Carer who stole from 87-year-old client in his own home to leave country after losing new job

#embezzlement
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Father and son fined after row with neighbours over gravel in Wicklow

It's my gravel; I can do whatever I want with it
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Man who lied about nationality for 21 years and claimed 145k in social welfare avoids prison

A Nigerian man received a suspended sentence after falsely claiming Zimbabwean nationality for 21 years and obtaining over €145,000 in welfare payments.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Dramatic moment casino worker caught on CCTV stealing 10,000 arrested by police

Juliana Quintero Velasco stole 10,000, was caught on CCTV, arrested within 24 hours, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to unpaid work and 1,200 compensation.
France news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

You Will Le Cringe When You Hear the Louvre Video Surveillance System's Actual Password

Weak physical and IT security at the Louvre enabled a daylight theft of diamond and sapphire-encrusted royal jewelry using a truck-mounted ladder and motorcycles.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Two appear in court over alleged 500,000 fraud from Trinity College Dublin student hardship fund

Luke Taaffe pleaded guilty to converting €1,500 from Trinity College Dublin's student hardship fund, knowing the money was the proceeds of criminal conduct on 8 October 2020.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Piece of cake': Ex-thief says he warned Louvre of security weaknesses around crown jewels

David Desclos talks like what he was: a pro who knew how to make alarms go quiet. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday just outside I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, the reformed burglar said he flagged the gallery's windows and nearby display cases years ago, after the Louvre invited him to the Apollo Gallery to weigh in for its 2020 in-house podcast about a historic 1792 theft.
France news
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Insurance employee in Sligo took customers' card details and stole from her colleagues in another business

A 26-year-old employee stole €7,314 from insurance clients and later stole from colleagues, resulting in charges in Sligo District Court.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dublin man accused of hijacking taxi at knifepoint after alleged robbery is refused bail

Man armed with kitchen knife hijacked taxi, falsely imprisoned driver and stole €961.60 of alcohol and energy drinks; arrested asleep with stolen items.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

$9,000 in donations stolen from Catholic church in Watertown, police say

Approximately $9,000 in donations were stolen from St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watertown, prompting a police investigation and a request for public tips.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Man on the run after stealing nearly $80,000 worth of property from NYC CubeSmart facilities

Man stole nearly $80,000 from multiple CubeSmart storage facilities in New York City and remains at large.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Four arrested - police found Halloween decorations from East Bay neighborhood in car

Four men were arrested in El Cerrito after police found a car filled with Halloween decorations suspected stolen from local homes.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

A Maine man drove off with $7K on his roof. Police are seeking the man who scooped it up off the road.

Police in Kennebunk, Maine are looking for a man who, they say, pocketed more than $7,000 in cash that was left in a roadway after falling off the roof of a car. A report of stolen property came in on Oct. 15, the Kennebunk Police Department said on Facebook. "An older male was seen picking up approximately $7,400 in cash that had fallen from the roof of the car of its rightful owner. The money was from the sale of a vehicle," the department said.
US news
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

84th Precinct: Alleged thieves arrested after swiping cab driver's phone * Brooklyn Paper

Multiple thefts and violent incidents occurred in Brooklyn: cab driver's phone stolen with four arrests, a subway assault and a smashed-window Hyundai carjacking.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Saratoga residents report residential, vehicle burglaries

Multiple Saratoga residents experienced varied financial, property, and harassment crimes in early October, including ATM fraud, check forgery, vehicle and residential burglaries, and obscene texts.
Food & drink
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

'It hurt': Guy Fieri on losing $1 million in tequila in a complex heist

About 24,000 bottles of Guy Fieri's Santo Tequila were stolen via a double-brokering scheme using fake carriers, manipulated GPS, and diverted shipment to Los Angeles.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Video: Apparent Halloween thief trots away with 13-foot-tall Jack Skellington

Security camera footage from a neighbor shows, on Sunday at 5 a.m., a person dressed in a gray hoodie and pants walking briskly down an alley while carrying the elongated 48-pound Halloween decoration horizontally, its bony fingers stretching toward the sky. The video footage, reviewed by The Times, shows the man head toward a black four-door vehicle and place the decoration on top of it.
California
from6abc Philadelphia
2 months ago

Halloween thief steals 13-foot Jack Skellington decoration from California home

CORONA, Calif. -- Police in Corona, California, are looking for a thief who made off with a 13-foot Jack Skellington decoration from a home. The incident happened early Sunday morning. The stolen animatronic of the protagonist from the 1993 film "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is worth more than $500 and has been a holiday staple for the homeowner for years.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

South Lake Tahoe mayor confesses to stealing from church, attempting suicide in statement to local paper

I am publicly admitting that I took funds from the Presbyterian Church over an extended period,
Mental health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Police use drone to catch teen suspect who allegedly broke into dozens of cars

Just before 1 a.m., officers responded to a report of two males breaking into a resident's cars on Pilgrim Road, police said in a statement. Working with Norwell police and a Hingham K-9 unit, officers investigated and launched a drone to help find the suspects. Using the drone, police found the two males, who ran when spotted, on another street. Officers caught and arrested a 17-year-old male but were not able to find the other suspect, according to police.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

SoCal homeless nonprofit labors to nourish stomachs and souls. A theft has left it reeling

"This theft has made it extremely difficult for us to continue our weekly outreach,"
Fundraising
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Our Daughter Left in a Huff With a Dream to Be a TikTok Star. My Husband Says It's Time to Move On.

Parents barred their adult daughter for stealing and disrespect, while their older son seeks the vacant upstairs rec room.
fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

Aldi Is Majorly Changing Its Already Famous Checkout Policy and People Are Losing It On Reddit

Speed and efficiency at checkout are the name of the game. Aldi's known for having fewer lanes and employees than other stores, and its products have massive barcodes on the packaging so that employees to scan your items at lightning speed. (Although you'll need to bag up your haul yourself.) If you're brave, or simply want to tackle the process on your own, some Aldi stores have self-checkout lanes. But that may become a thing of the past with Aldi's latest change.
Food & drink
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Kiso's Pet Pantry in Bay Ridge keeps helping seniors feed their pets after scooter theft * Brooklyn Paper

Kiso's Pet Food Pantry in Bay Ridge provides free pet food to 100–130 seniors quarterly and faces logistical challenges after founder's scooter was stolen.
fromShore News Network
3 months ago

NYPD officer arrested in Brooklyn on petit larceny and stolen property charges

Brooklyn, NY - A New York City police officer was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after being accused of theft while on duty in East Flatbush, officials said. At approximately 3:28 a.m., authorities arrested 26-year-old David Carrasco, an NYPD officer assigned to the department, within the 67th Precinct. He has been charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
3 months ago

Thief steals wallet stuffed with cash from elderly worshipper inside Brooklyn mosque

BROOKLYN, NY - A thief made off with hundreds of dollars in cash and a wallet loaded with credit cards after snatching a 66-year-old man's coat inside a Sheepshead Bay mosque Thursday evening, police said. The brazen theft happened around 7:40 p.m. at the Islamic center located at 2812 Voorhies Avenue, where the unidentified suspect entered the mosque and grabbed the unattended coat before fleeing in an unknown direction. The victim's wallet inside the coat contained $700 in cash, six credit cards, and other personal items, officials said.
Brooklyn
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Saratoga residents at home when burglars break in

Multiple Saratoga residents were targeted by scams, thefts, vehicle crimes, and vandalism, resulting in substantial financial losses and property damage.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Stolen $15,265.80 check leads to arrest of 20-year-old Peninsula resident

A 20-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly cashing a stolen $15,265.80 Marin County Office of Education check; the bank blocked withdrawals and the county recovered the funds.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Pedicab in head-on bus crash was 'stolen'

A pedicab was reportedly stolen and then crashed into a double-decker bus on Charing Cross Road, injuring three men, two seriously.
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

About $2,500 worth of medication stolen from Los Gatos Safeway

Aug. 16 GRAND THEFT: 1:22 p.m. at Apple on North Santa Cruz Avenue. Two iPhone 16 Pros were stolen. Aug. 17 GRAND THEFT: 11:16 a.m. at Safeway on Union Avenue. There were a total of five unreported incidents of stolen medication between June 24 and Aug. 17. The approximate loss is $2,500.
California
#vandalism
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Dear Abby: The bride's mother thinks the wedding was ruined? She needs to apologize.

Parents should respect that weddings belong to the bride and groom and prioritize meaningful presence over extravagant demands.
Miami Heat
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Security guard pleads guilty in Heat jersey theft

A former Miami Heat security officer pled guilty to selling millions of dollars in stolen jerseys and memorabilia.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

ATM thieves smash into Southside Berkeley 7-Eleven with pickup truck

Two thieves used a stolen pickup truck to smash open the glass front of a 7-Eleven on Telegraph Avenue and rip an ATM out of the shop's floor early Sunday morning.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Arrest warrants issued for two Jellycat thieves

Arrest warrants were issued for two women who failed to appear in court after stealing Jellycat toys valued at thousands of pounds.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

About $600 worth of deodorant stolen from Los Gatos Safeway

A caller reported a man in her apartment who was uninvited, leading to a trespass investigation at Fairview Plaza.
Public health
#crime
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Man posing as hospital worker swipes skin grafts, valuable medical equipment, officials say

The suspect, Jason Brauner, dressed as a hospital employee and stole over $100,000 in surgical equipment and skin grafts during three incidents in June and July.
Public health
Healthcare
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
4 months ago

Fake hospital employee accused of stealing skin grafts from California hospitals

A San Jacinto man stole $300,000 worth of surgical equipment and skin grafts while impersonating hospital employees.
Berlin
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley property crimes are dropping, but thieves are getting creative

Property crime rates, including auto burglaries, significantly dropped in Berkeley during the first half of 2025.
Cars
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Hyundai wants Ioniq 5 owners to pay to fix a keyless entry security hole

Hyundai offers a paid security upgrade for Ioniq 5 in the UK to prevent theft using a specific handheld device.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Moment dine and dashers' run out of Indian restaurant without paying for 200 feast

A group of dine and dashers ran out of an Indian restaurant in Northampton without paying a £200 bill, prompting a police investigation.
Chelsea
fromwww.90min.com
4 months ago

Chelsea baffled after 30,000 worth of camera equipment mysteriously disappears

Chelsea reported £30,000 camera equipment missing from Cobham training base, leading to police involvement due to suspicious circumstances.
fromFortune
4 months ago

Masked thieves stole all the Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store. 'We are still in shock'

A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said.
LA real estate
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Bay Area man used aliases and 'dummy books' to steal rare Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, feds say

A Bay Area man stole rare manuscripts worth $216,000 from UCLA using fake names and dummy books.
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