Reckless punk recorded on police body cam allegedly attempting to steal a car — but a taser can’t even slow him down
Body camera footage from a Daytona Beach police officer shows an incident on January 14. The officer, while heading to a car dealership, spotted a suspect seemingly attempting to enter a vehicle with someone inside. Concerned, the officer expressed his desire to prevent a possible carjacking. As the incident unfolded, the officer exited his vehicle […]
Man Reportedly Attempts to Steal Copper Wire, Suffers Electrocution and Passes Away
Man Electrocuted in Attempted Copper Wire Theft A man died on Wednesday after being electrocuted while allegedly trying to steal copper wire from a vacant senior housing complex in Philadelphia. The man, whose identity remains unknown, reportedly broke into the Bris Sholom residence located in West Philadelphia’s Winefield Heights. Kelvin Jeremiah, the president and CEO […]
Thieves steal copper wire, leaving LA’s Miracle Mile in the dark
Thieves targeted an iconic section of Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile area, a vibrant district in downtown Los Angeles, by cutting off the streetlights, according to local reports. Residents reported that robbers stripped electrical wires from the streetlight poles, leaving part of the block completely dark on Monday night. Several streetlights were out along […]
Masked thieves attempting to steal a car run into an armed homeowner, police report — and the homeowner means business
Homeowner Shoots Would-be Car Thieves in Pennsylvania Early Tuesday morning, a Pennsylvania homeowner reportedly opened fire on two men attempting to steal his car, injuring one of them, according to police reports. The incident took place around 1 a.m. in the 200 block of Second Avenue, located in Catasauqua, which is about a 15-minute drive […]
Thief dies from electrocution while trying to steal copper in California
A man, who was allegedly homeless, was fatally electrocuted while attempting to steal copper wire at a construction site in California. This incident also resulted in a power outage affecting 2,500 homes. According to police, the unidentified man died on Sunday at a deserted shopping mall undergoing demolition. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion around […]
Robbers tunnel into a German bank vault and steal millions
Thieves Target German Bank During Christmas Period BERLIN, Dec 30 (Reuters) – During the calm Christmas season, thieves seized the opportunity to break into a German retail bank, making off with at least 10 million euros worth of cash and valuables from safe deposit boxes, authorities reported. Police stated that the suspects managed to drill […]
Cargo thefts during the holiday season rise by 65% as organized criminals exploit digital methods to steal.
Organized crime has adopted new tactics, significantly impacting Americans’ holiday shopping and finances. Hackers are now using malware and other cybercrime tools to infiltrate online freight markets, targeting high-value cargo during transit. “Criminals have realized that transportation is the weak link between point A and point B,” noted Michael Evanoff, a chief security officer at […]
Robbers steal $100K worth of snails from farm supplying Michelin star restaurants ahead of the holidays
Major Snail Heist in France A surprising theft has taken place at a renowned snail farm in northern France, where thieves made off with about 1,000 pounds of escargot valued at over $100,000. This incident comes just in time for the holiday season, when this delicacy is particularly sought after. In the early hours of […]
Thieves steal 20 phones at a NYC concert as expert cautions that music fans are victims of an international scheme.
Recent reports have surfaced of a theft incident during a Brooklyn concert where 20 cell phones were stolen. Experts suggest this is indicative of a rising trend targeting crowded music events, possibly linked to the international black market. The police responded to the scene at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 7, where fans of the […]
Man attempting to steal slashes woman with razor on subway in ongoing transit disorder
Recent Subway Violence in NYC Just a week after an incident involving a woman in a pink coat who strangled a teenage girl on a Brooklyn train, authorities reported another violent episode in the Bronx. This time, a would-be chain thief used a razor to slash a victim during the hectic Tuesday evening commute. According […]