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Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A car thief escaped police by jumping into a creek, while his accomplice was arrested for car theft and possession of burglary tools.
fromFOX 5 New York
2 days ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
2 days ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
#theft
fromBoston.com
5 days ago
Boston

Mass. family flies home from vacation to find truck stolen from Logan Airport garage

A truck was stolen from Boston Logan Airport's central parking garage, similar to a previous theft weeks earlier.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
London politics

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. family flies home from vacation to find truck stolen from Logan Airport garage

A truck was stolen from Boston Logan Airport's central parking garage, similar to a previous theft weeks earlier.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
#pet-theft
Pets
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
Pets
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
#burglary
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Burglar's Escape on Skis Foiled by Attentive Snowgroomer in Ischgl, Austria - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Burglar's Escape on Skis Foiled by Attentive Snowgroomer in Ischgl, Austria - SnowBrains

#vehicle-theft
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
#drones
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Toronto police are establishing a counter-terrorism unit and task force to enhance security against extremism and terrorism in the city.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
#auto-theft
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Manhattan Thieves Flee Midtown Garage After Failed Supercar Heist

A group attempted to steal luxury cars in Midtown, but their plan failed due to a garage gate intervention, resulting in damaged vehicles.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Moment Rolex ripper ambushes boss near London's Hyde Park to steal 30k watch

Luxury watch thefts in London have surged, with over 22 million in valuables stolen in two years, impacting victims' sense of safety.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fleeing suspect falls off e-scooter during police chase

Graham McCarthy, 43, of Denstone Road, Nottingham, was spotted by officers riding the e-scooter towards the city centre. He was believed to have links to drug supply and was told to pull over but refused.
London politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Easton police looking for dirt bikers who caused 'thousands' in damage at country club

Two dirt bikers trespassed at Easton Country Club on Sunday, causing thousands of dollars in damage before fleeing onto nearby railroad tracks.
#carjacking
fromNBC New York
1 week ago
Upper West Side

Driver carjacked at gunpoint in East Village: NYPD

A cab driver was carjacked at gunpoint by four individuals in the East Village.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Five Sought After Coney Island Robbery Near Guider Ave

NYPD seeks five suspects in violent carjacking near Coney Island and Guider Avenue on January 16, offering $3,500 for tips leading to arrest and indictment.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Five Sought After Coney Island Robbery Near Guider Ave

NYPD seeks five suspects in violent carjacking near Coney Island and Guider Avenue on January 16, offering $3,500 for tips leading to arrest and indictment.
#catalytic-converter-theft
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Lorry carrying 40k of stolen tyres smashes into police during motorway chase

Two men were jailed for stealing over 40,000 pounds worth of tyres and leading police on a high-speed motorway chase that endangered officers.
#bike-theft
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK news

BTP changes bike theft policy after criticism

BTP will investigate station bike thefts when bikes are identifiable on CCTV or a witness exists, reversing previous restrictions on investigations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Police taking more action over bike thefts after decriminalisation' complaints

British Transport Police will investigate station bike thefts when CCTV identification or witnesses exist, reversing a previous policy that excluded many commuter cases.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Racing team's 8,000 bike robbed by masked men with big machete' in Putney

Balaclava-clad robbers on a moped stole an £8,000 carbon bike from a British cycling team in Putney using a machete threat, damaging the vehicle and destroying a second bike in the process.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

A cyclist was knocked off her electric bicycle and robbed by two men on a moped, but police declined to investigate due to lack of identified suspects, leaving her traumatized and unable to cycle home.
fromHudson Valley Post
4 weeks ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
Photography
fromPetaPixel
1 month ago

Photographer Has $12K Worth of Camera Gear Stolen From Manhattan Bar

A photographer's $12,000 camera gear was stolen from a Manhattan bar; police are investigating and the thief was captured on CCTV footage.
UK news
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Warning to Scots drivers over new AI cameras that can see inside cars

AI-powered cameras will monitor Scottish drivers for seatbelt use and mobile phone usage over six months to inform future enforcement strategies.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Moment gang raid Yorkshire garage to steal 80,000 of bikes in minutes

Seven thieves stole nine off-road motorcycles worth £80,000 from a Keighley shop in a ram raid using a Nissan Juke and white Luton van.
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Things to Do Immediately If You Lose Your Only Set of Car Keys - Social Media Explorer

In the age of smart fobs and transponder chips, losing your keys isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can feel like a high-tech lockout from your own life. When the realization settles in, the clock starts ticking. Your first instinct might be to call the dealership, but that often leads to a massive towing bill and a multi-day wait for parts.
Gadgets
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Seeks Suspect in $17K Queens, Brooklyn Robbery Pattern

Investigators say the pattern, which mostly targeted older residents and a few neighborhood businesses, unfolded between late December and early February. No arrests have been made so far, and the probe is still very much active, according to authorities.
NYC politics
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

Video shows burglary of big rig stopped at California intersection

The driver told police that two vehicles positioned themselves in front of and behind his truck before suspects exited, cut the trailer lock and removed computer equipment from the trailer. Video released by the department shows the two vehicles boxing in the truck at the intersection.
US news
US news
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Smash-And-Grab Caught on Video in West Farms

Three suspects used power tools to break into a Bronx cellphone shop during a blizzard, stealing phones and merchandise before escaping in a black SUV, with no arrests made.
#police-vehicle-theft
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

San Jose Police Warn of Burglars Hiding Surveillance Cameras on Residents' Properties

Burglars hide surveillance cameras on properties to monitor occupancy, then pose as delivery workers or landscapers to target unoccupied homes.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tech support detective solved crime by checking the carpark

"A floor manager responsible for production asked me to fix his PC, which was so slow he could literally make a coffee in the time between double-clicking an icon and having the program open," Parker told On Call. The manager's PC was only a year old and ran Windows XP, a combo that at the time of this tale should have made for decent performance.
Information security
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

In statements made by investigators, the video was apparently "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." It's unclear how long such data is retained or how easy it is for Google to access it. Some reports claim that it took several days for Google to recover the data. In large-scale enterprise storage solutions, "deleted" for the user doesn't always mean that the data is gone.
Artificial intelligence
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

LA residents fought rampant break-ins with ingenious solution - now the city is forcing them to stop

We are taking back the streets. We are taking back the power. Last year, my neighbor's teenage daughter was too scared to go to school because their home was broken into. Everything was stolen from them. Now we have kids who are happy to be outside and play on the streets. We went from a high level of crime in 2025 to zero once we got these cameras and warning signs installed.
Los Angeles
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

East Portland Man Ambushed by Unidentified Armed Men in Tactical Gear and Unmarked SUV

Immediately, three men in plain clothes with camouflage tactical vests emerge and rush toward a man, out of view of the camera, shouting as they encounter him. "Sorry, we thought you were someone else," one of the men in camo says, as the resident screams at them for ambushing him with guns drawn. Seconds later, the three men run back to the unmarked SUV and drive away.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

WATCH: Gang of Armed Robbers Blow Open Armored Truck in Brazen Highway Heist

Masked gang used explosives and rifles to attack and loot an armored cash-in-transit van on SS 613 highway in Puglia; police engaged, two arrests.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 things burglars look for that signal no one is home that most people do without thinking - Silicon Canals

According to former burglar turned security consultant Michael Fraser, who spent years breaking into homes before turning his life around, these seemingly innocent habits are exactly what professionals look for. "Most people have no idea they're broadcasting an empty house," he told me during a recent interview. "They think they're being careful, but they're actually creating a roadmap." After speaking with several security experts and reformed burglars, I discovered that the things we do without thinking often create the perfect opportunity for break-ins.
Information security
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Police arrest Gilroy man in rash of vehicle burglaries

A 23-year-old Gilroy man was arrested for over 100 vehicle burglaries at four North San Jose apartment complexes after detectives found linking evidence.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met deploys drones and ebikes to help catch adolescent phone thieves

Gangs recruit children via Snapchat to steal smartphones, offering high cash rewards for newer iPhones and prompting Met Police drone and Surron ebike deployments.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

Airbag Theft Hits Brooklyn, Mamdani Responds

NEW YORK, NY- During the Albany budget hearing, Assemblyman Ranker Chan raised alarms over a series of car break-ins in his district, noting that 30 airbags were stolen overnight across two precincts. Overnight in neighborhoods including Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst, at least 30 cars had airbags stolen, officials said. Airbags, which can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships, are targeted by thieves because they sell for $50-$200 on the black market.
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gardai seize e-scooters, scramblers and 65,000 in drugs and cash in major operation

Gardaí carried out coordinated searches across Dublin, seizing numerous e‑scooters, scramblers, other vehicles, drugs and cash to disrupt street‑level drug dealing and related crime.
#vehicle-crime
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Police search for woman who stole wallet from 70-year-old shopper in Brooklyn

A woman allegedly pickpocketed a 70-year-old shopper on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn, stealing cash and credit cards before fleeing; police seek tips.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

More than 1,600 uninsured vehicles seized each month as gardai tap into new detection system

Motorists who cannot provide their driver number are unable to obtain insurance cover, and thousands of uninsured vehicles are being seized after roadside database checks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Police seeking help to identify man in 'fake' kidnapping and ransom plot | CBC News

York Regional Police seek help identifying Guan Yu Wu, believed to have lured a youth into a fake kidnapping and ransom scam targeting Chinese students.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police officer filmed clinging on to car as fleeing drug dealer reversed down road

A drug dealer dragged officers while fleeing, causing minor injuries; he was jailed for four years and given a three-year driving ban.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rash of catalytic converter thefts reported in Saratoga

Multiple Saratoga residents experienced identity theft, fraud attempts, multiple catalytic-converter thefts, and a residential burglary resulting in several thousand dollars in losses.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Police search for three people tied to iPad robberies across Brooklyn

According to investigators, the robberies happened over several weeks in December and followed a similar pattern. In one of the earliest cases, police say a man walking out of an Apple store on Flatbush Avenue on Dec. 5 had an iPad taken directly from his hand. No injuries were reported. Later in the month, on Dec. 22, police say a woman walking along State Street in Downtown Brooklyn had a bag containing an iPad taken from her. No serious injuries were reported.
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ulez camera explosion captured by CCTV footage

A man accused of causing the explosion of an ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) camera in south-east London has told a court he does not recall where he was or what he was doing at the time of the incident. A video has also been released by the Met Police showing the moment the camera exploded in CCTV footage. Retired electrical appliances engineer Kevin Rees is on trial at Woolwich Crown Court accused of damaging the camera in Willersley Avenue, Sidcup.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cash machines ripped from Co-op in cherry picker ram-raid

Thieves used a stolen telehandler to smash into a Co-Op wall, stealing two cash machines and a large sum of cash in Plympton. Police have released CCTV footage showing at least four people arriving in stolen vehicles on 2 February this year. The John Deere telehandler, left at the scene, can be seen ramming the Glen Road store multiple times before burglars removed a cash machine and drove off in the early hours.
UK news
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