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yahoo.comworld5 days ago
Woman Uses Tracker to Identify Man Removing Brother's Roadside Memorial
Georgia Shaw attached a tracking device to her brother's roadside memorial after items were repeatedly taken from it. The device led her to a man whom police later arrested in connection with the thefts.
Nprtechnology19 days ago
AT&T Recovers Stolen Copper Cable in Hayward as It Seeks to Retire Legacy Network Over Customer Opposition
AT&T crews recovered a truckload of copper wire cut from telephone poles in Hayward, California, amid a surge in thefts driven by rising metal prices. The incident highlights broader challenges for the company as it maintains legacy networks while pursuing network modernization.
pymnts.comai20 days ago
AI Drug Monitoring Software Missed Months of Fentanyl Thefts at Tennessee Hospital
Sentri7 software at Erlanger Baroness hospital in Chattanooga did not flag repeated fentanyl thefts by a nurse anesthetist over several months in 2025. A Tennessee Board of Nursing consent order documented the case after the nurse failed a drug test and admitted to daily diversio…
New York Postpolitics24 days ago
Thefts of building materials reported at Palisades construction sites
Los Angeles police notified residents last week of increased thefts of construction supplies and copper wire from rebuilding sites. At least eight incidents occurred this month, according to an internal LAPD email.
politics27 days ago
Austin ended license-plate camera program before 2025 crime spree
Austin officials removed automated license-plate readers in 2024. Three suspects later committed 12 shootings and five car thefts during a 30-hour period before capture in a neighboring jurisdiction that retained the cameras.
nypost.comsports4 days ago
Two Chilean Men Arrested in Argentina for Burglarizing Former Tennis Champion's Home
Argentine authorities arrested Ignacio Zúñiga Cartes and Bastián Jiménez Freraut after a May robbery at Juan Martín del Potro's residence in Tandil. Investigators linked the pair to additional thefts from U.S. athletes' homes between 2024 and 2025.
vtdigger.orgworld28 days ago
Derby Man Receives Three-Year Tesco Ban After Two Thefts
A 22-year-old received a Criminal Behaviour Order barring him from all Tesco stores in Derby until May 2029 after stealing two cans of cider. He also faces drug-possession charges and was ordered to pay compensation.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
D.C. Officials to Charge Parents for Juvenile Delinquency Under Existing Law
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced that parents will face criminal charges under statute 22-811 for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The policy targets cases involving vehicle thefts, robberies, and teen takeovers that have increased in Washington, D.C.
asiaone.compolitics32 days ago
UK Retail Theft Surges 133 Percent Over Five Years
Recorded shop thefts reached more than 500,000 annually, up 133 percent in five years. Officials said they will use the phrases shop theft and retail crime but will not fund changes across all police recording systems.
dailyhodl.comfinance40 days ago
Blockchain Analytics Firm Elliptic Raises $120 Million at $610 Million Valuation
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic announced a $120 million funding round led by One Peak that values the London-based company at $610 million. The capital will expand its AI-driven monitoring tools amid nearly $3 billion in crypto thefts since the start of 2025. CEO Simone Maini…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld56 days ago
Recent Thefts Target Pokémon Cards Amid Rising Collectible Values
Thieves have targeted Pokémon cards in several recent heists across North America. Incidents include break-ins and robberies resulting in significant losses for stores and individuals. Experts attribute the increased value of these cards to economic factors and technological chan…
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Chilean National Gets 3 Years for Purse Thefts in DC, Including One Involving Kristi Noem
A Chilean national residing illegally in the U.S. received a three-year prison sentence for stealing a Gucci handbag from former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an Easter dinner in Washington, D.C. The theft was part of a series of purse snatchings in April 2025. H…
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UK Petrol Thefts Rise 62% Amid Fuel Price Increases from Iran Conflict
Petrol thefts in the UK have increased by 62% compared to a year ago, according to data compiled for the BBC. Retailers report higher incidents of drive-offs and staff abuse linked to elevated fuel costs from the US-Israel war with Iran. Government and police officials stated tha…
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San Francisco Reports Lowest Crime Rates in Two Decades Amid Policy Changes
San Francisco has recorded its lowest crime rates in nearly 20 years, with declines across major categories including burglaries, robberies and vehicle thefts. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins attributes the reductions to increased prosecutions following her 2022 election. Police…