$10,000 worth of stolen LEGO and Hot Wheels found in Southern California toy theft operation
Hemet Police Investigate Bold Toy Theft Police in Hemet have made significant strides in a theft case involving nearly $10,000 worth of Lego sets and Hot Wheels. This came to a head during a dramatic operation in Southern California. Led by the Organized Retail Theft Team of the Hemet Police Department, with support from SWAT, […]
$95 Theft Reportedly Results in Tire Shop Employee’s Death
Tragic Incident at Florida Tire Store A tragic event occurred at a Florida tire shop when an employee lost her life while trying to prevent a customer from leaving without paying $95 for a used tire. Ashley Tyer, who had worked at Just Stop Tire Co. in Mascotte for seven years, was thrown off the […]
Deputies in California apprehend 9 individuals in connection with a cargo theft operation, recovering $7 million worth of stolen items.
Arrests Made in Major Cargo Theft Investigation Authorities in Southern California have arrested nine individuals following the seizure of nearly $7 million in stolen merchandise and about $1 million in cash, according to officials. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department revealed that detectives carried out 13 search warrants between December and February, capturing suspects across […]
FBI raids Hollywood mansion in identity theft case
FBI Targets Fraud Ring in North Hollywood FBI agents descended upon a North Hollywood mansion linked to a suspect accused of running a fraudulent scheme that targeted elderly homeowners in Los Angeles, potentially costing them around $15 million. Early Thursday morning, a team of law enforcement moved in to arrest Armen Valdevarian, illuminating his large […]
Mistake with license plate reader results in incorrect theft claim
Most people don’t expect a police officer’s knock to turn their life upside down, but that’s what Chrisanna Elser experienced in the Denver area, near Bow Mar and Columbine Valley. Officers from the Columbine Valley Police Department came to her home, claiming she had stolen a $25 package from a porch in Bow Mar. They […]
Data breaches have resulted in $20 billion in identity theft losses for Americans over the last ten years.
Identity theft linked to significant data broker breaches has cost Americans upwards of $20 billion over the last ten years, based on a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. This figure stems from four major breaches: Equifax (2017), Exactis (2018), National Public Data (2023), and TransUnion (2025). The estimate is grounded in […]
City Council Members Address Self-Checkout Retail Theft by Proposing Fines for Business Owners
New York City Democrats Propose Controversial Shoplifting Measures Democrats in New York City are aiming to combat shoplifting, but their strategy is raising eyebrows. Instead of targeting those who steal, a new bill focuses on grocery stores and their shoppers. City Council member Amanda Farias put forth a bill that would limit self-checkout transactions to […]
Justice Department Takes Down ATM Theft Ring Allegedly Run by Tren de Aragua Gang Members
DOJ Indicts Venezuelans in ATM Theft Scheme The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts have indicted two Venezuelan nationals residing in the U.S. for their roles in an ATM theft scheme that reportedly led to substantial losses for both financial institutions and the federal government. This incident reflects […]
Bold Long Island car theft group caught after a 17-day, multi-state crime spree
Armed Robbery Spree Across Multiple Counties A series of violent armed robberies unfolded over a span of 17 days, with prosecutors alleging that a group of street criminals attacked areas in Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Dutchess counties, and even extended their reach to Florida. A total of nine men, some reportedly linked to […]
High Museum of Art’s COO Brady Lum steps down following reports of $600k theft.
The chief operating officer of the High Museum, who has made appearances in “The Resident” and “Black Panther,” has stepped down amid allegations that he stole $600,000. Reports indicate that Brady Lamb misappropriated these funds over a span of three to four years. An inquiry into the missing money was initiated in early December after […]