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Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
#robbery
fromHoodline
1 day ago
New York City

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Armed Crook Snags 29 Phones In Brutal Rockaway Boulevard Heist, Queens Cops Say

A violent robbery occurred at a Rockaway Boulevard storefront, resulting in a worker being pistol-whipped and the theft of high-end phones and cash.
US news
fromHoodline
8 hours ago

Brooklyn Security Guard Killing Leads to Decades-Long Sentences

Three men received lengthy prison sentences for a 2020 robbery that resulted in the fatal shooting of a security guard in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Emajae Brown was arrested for a robbery at a Beverly mansion, with a second suspect still unidentified and connections to Brown's ex-girlfriend emerging.
fromEsquire
5 hours ago

5 Under-the-Radar Watch Brands Every Guy Should Know

Aera, founded in 2018, released its first two watches in 2022, showcasing modern tool watches with design codes from the mid-20th century.
Wearables
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
22 hours ago

The Best New Cartier Releases From Watches and Wonder 2026

Cartier's Watches and Wonders 2026 collection features innovative designs and reimagined classics, showcasing the brand's rich history and craftsmanship.
#cryptocurrency
France news
fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
France news
fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

France reports over 40 cryptocurrency kidnappings so far this year

France has experienced over 40 kidnappings linked to cryptocurrencies since January, targeting wealthy individuals and their families.
Cryptocurrency
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.
#nypd
Upper West Side
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Video Shows NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Purse Snatcher

A mounted NYPD officer and his horse successfully apprehended a purse snatcher in NYC after a chase captured on body cam video.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
1 day ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Suspect knocks down, attempts to rob couple walking near Central Park

NYPD is searching for a suspect who attempted to rob two people near Central Park, knocking them down in the process.
Arts
fromArtnet News
1 day ago

This Watch Witnessed the Rise of the Empire State Building. Now It's Up for Sale | Artnet News

Paul Starrett oversaw the construction of iconic buildings and owned a significant Patek Philippe watch now set for auction.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and crime, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Luxury watchmakers brace for more uncertainty with the war in Iran

The war in the Middle East will have certainly a huge impact for the Swiss exports because it represents 10% of the total Swiss watch exports, so it's quite substantial.
World news
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Ring camera captures man claiming to be a wizard during Fairfield break-in

Video from the home's Ring camera shows the man at the front door, initially asking to be let in before becoming increasingly aggressive. 'Open this f-king door. Where's your daughter, man?' he can be heard shouting, kicking the door and demanding entry.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Arrests as e-bikes, phones and machetes seized

This crackdown has seen drugs, weapons and dangerous illegal e-bikes taken off the streets. We know these offences are ones that our communities care about, and they want to see officers taking robust action.
London politics
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Three Californian Men Arrested In Million Dollar Lego Heist - Kotaku

"Deputies searched the box trucks and discovered a large amount of Lego products. A thorough investigation revealed the trailers were stolen while in transit from Fort Worth, Texas, to Moreno Valley, California."
California
Information security
fromTheregister
1 week ago

'Several dozen' orgs targeted by a new extortion crew

A new extortion crew, UNC6783, targets high-value corporations using phishing and social engineering tactics to steal sensitive data.
#bank-robbery
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bank robberies: Brazen bank robber hits six NYC Chase locations in less than a week; suspect remains at large

NYPD seeks 33-year-old Gustavo DeJesus Torres for a series of Chase Bank robberies across NYC in March, netting less than $1,000 total with no injuries reported.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Bank robberies: Brazen bank robber hits six NYC Chase locations in less than a week; suspect remains at large

NYPD seeks 33-year-old Gustavo DeJesus Torres for a series of Chase Bank robberies across NYC in March, netting less than $1,000 total with no injuries reported.
Wearables
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

The Best New Rolex Releases From Watches and Wonders 2026

Rolex celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Oyster line with new releases, including a centennial edition and innovative designs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
fromJalopnik
1 week ago

McLaren Artura And Luxury SUVs Smashed In Thwarted NYC Parking Garage Heist - Jalopnik

A group of car thieves tried to steal several high-priced vehicles in New York City, but they were stopped by something they never saw coming... the front door.
Cars
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Piaget Goes Deeper on the Polo, Pendants, and Funky Stone Dials

The Polo 79 revival in 2024 caused an absolute frenzy in the horological universe and since then, Piaget has been methodical about building on the Polo lineage.
Fashion & style
#theft
Brooklyn
fromLong Island, NY Patch
4 days ago

Brooklyn Man Arrested After $24K Theft Spree At Major Retailer In Nassau: Police

A Brooklyn man was arrested for stealing nearly $25,000 worth of items from Home Depot in Nassau County.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

A truckload of F1 KitKats, a painting of fish: what is it that makes heists so delicious? | Imogen West-Knights

Heists, especially of candy and art, captivate public interest despite the moral implications of theft.
France news
fromTheregister
2 days ago

French cops free mother and son after crypto kidnapping

A mother and her son were rescued after a 20-hour kidnapping related to a ransom demand from a criminal gang.
#art-theft
Paris food
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

A well-planned heist resulted in the theft of three valuable paintings worth $10 million from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy.
France news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Paris food
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

A well-planned heist resulted in the theft of three valuable paintings worth $10 million from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy.
France news
fromAxios
1 week ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
#watches-and-wonders
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026

The 2026 Watches and Wonders in Geneva showcases significant anniversaries and innovative timepieces amidst ongoing challenges in the Swiss watch industry.
Wearables
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Most WIRED Watches at Watches and Wonders 2026

The 2026 Watches and Wonders in Geneva showcases significant anniversaries and innovative timepieces amidst ongoing challenges in the Swiss watch industry.
#vehicle-theft
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
1 week 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
1 month 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 week 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
1 month 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Lower Manhattan subway stabbing: Man attacked during apparent robbery attempt on 4 line, cops say | amNewYork

A man was stabbed during a robbery attempt on a 4 train in Lower Manhattan, prompting a police investigation.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

What we know about the armed robbery of a massive Beverly mansion

An armed intruder assaulted a caretaker in a Beverly mansion, stole valuables, and fled in a stolen Porsche.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Shoplifting rife, police overwhelmed, an angry public the trail leads back to one person: Theresa May | Dal Babu

Shoplifting is rampant in major UK stores, reflecting a decline in law and order and a significant loss for retailers.
#auto-theft
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 week 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.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 week 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.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
Upper West Side
fromYahoo News
1 week ago

NYC Movie-Style Luxury Car Heist Unravels With McLaren Crash

A luxury car theft attempt in Manhattan failed dramatically, resulting in damaged vehicles and a chaotic scene.
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week 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
New York City
fromHoodline
2 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 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.
#burglary
#organized-burglary-ring
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Midtown West robbery: man robbed of Rolex and $4,000

A 53-year-old man was violently robbed in Midtown West, losing cash, valuables, and clothing to two attackers.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Jeweled Snuffboxes Stolen in Brazen Paris Heist Go on Display

The exquisite, jewel-encrusted boxes were badly damaged in 2024, after they were among seven treasures stolen from Paris's Musée Cognacq-Jay by a gang of axe-wielding thieves. The perpetrators broke into the temporary exhibition, titled "Luxe de Poche," or "Pocket Luxury," on November 20, making off with goods that were, at the time, reported to be worth more than €1 million.
Arts
#jewelry-theft
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Terrifying moment gang raids jewelry store for $1.7M in one minute

A organized robbery crew stole $1.7 million in merchandise from a Fremont jewelry store in 70 seconds using coordinated tactics and multiple getaway vehicles.
#smash-and-grab-raids
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Luxury smash-and-grab gang jailed after string of raids across London

Seven men received 22 years total imprisonment after pleading guilty to smash-and-grab raids targeting luxury stores across London, stealing over £100,000 in designer goods from seven businesses over four months in 2025.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Luxury smash-and-grab gang jailed after string of raids across London

Seven men received 22 years total imprisonment after pleading guilty to smash-and-grab raids targeting luxury stores across London, stealing over £100,000 in designer goods from seven businesses over four months in 2025.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
#armed-robbery
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Luxury winter coats targeted in string of Queens robberies, NYPD issues warning

NYPD and school officials warn of luxury winter coat robberies, particularly targeting expensive Moose Knuckles jackets costing up to $1,600, with multiple violent incidents involving knives and machetes.
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Far Rockaway Robbery Alert Targets Designer Jackets And Sneakers

Officers are reminding people to keep headphone volume low so they can hear what is happening around them, keep bags zipped and held close to the body, and tuck phones, wallets and other valuables into interior pockets where they are tougher to snatch.
NYC politics
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Moment track athlete has her phone stolen in London - before she 'kicks into gear' and chases thief down

A 24-year-old American tourist chased down and recovered her stolen phone in London after a thief snatched it while she filmed a TikTok.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Seeks Three Suspects in Citywide Grand Larceny Pattern

NYPD seeks public help identifying three suspects in a citywide grand larceny pattern spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn across three precincts.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Supercars, $300,000 and three guns: LAPD busts wild $5M cargo theft ring

Cops in Los Angeles on Wednesday arrested five people in Corona on shocking charges of operating a multi-million dollar cargo theft ring. The LAPD said the suspects were collared in a long-running investigation that focused on a series of thefts targeting cargo and container chassis, which carry shipping containers for big-rig trucks. Cops, along with three other agencies executed search warrants on the suspects Wednesday and discovered an eye-popping amount of allegedly stolen loot.
Los Angeles
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Exclusive video shows overnight store robbery tied to same group across Brooklyn

Newly released surveillance video shows how one of several overnight store robberies unfolded, and investigators say the same group may be behind all of them. The video obtained by News 12 comes from a store at 125 Kingston Ave. It shows two masked men walking up to the counter. One holds out a plastic bag, pointing it like a gun. The worker opens the register and places cash into an open bag.
New York Islanders
#retail-theft
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

3 suspects wanted for string of Lululemon, Alo robberies across NYC

Three suspects robbed four Lululemon and Alo stores across New York City between February 7 and March 3, stealing over $56,000 in merchandise with no injuries reported.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Transnational jewelry theft ring busted after monthlong investigation, LAPD says

An organized theft ring operating since at least 2016 targeted jewelry and retail businesses across multiple U.S. states and abroad; two arrested, six suspects sought.
Miscellaneous
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

From Front Row To Fingerprints: NYC Model Arrested Over Alleged $1M Luxury Heist In SoHo

NYC model Abdallah Diaby was arrested for his role in a $1 million luxury boutique robbery in SoHo, caught on security footage helping steal designer merchandise.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Two men charged over high-value ram raid at Yves St Laurent on London's Bond Street

Two men charged after a ram raid on a Yves Saint Laurent store where thieves used an SUV to smash the shop and steal handbags.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 month ago

73rd Precinct Safety Alert: Designer-Item Thefts in Brooklyn

NYPD's 73rd Precinct warns residents of organized theft targeting designer clothing, bags, and sneakers, recommending awareness and preventive measures during commutes.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Police swoop on prolific bag thieves targeting hotels in City of London

Undercover plain-clothed City of London officers arrested four suspects accused of serial hotel bag thefts and recovered stolen possessions.
#crime-prevention
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD Warns Jamaica After Designer-Item Robberies

The NYPD's 113th Precinct issued a safety advisory warning Jamaica residents about robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers, recommending heightened awareness and specific protective measures.
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Warns Jamaica After Designer-Item Robberies

The NYPD's 113th Precinct issued a safety advisory warning Jamaica residents about robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers, recommending heightened awareness and specific protective measures.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
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