Texas woman killed in suspected car theft, teenager arrested.
Texas Woman Killed in Suspected Carjacking A Texas woman was tragically shot and killed by a suspected car thief while visiting her best friend undergoing cancer treatment. Marietta Allison had traveled from Austin to Houston on March 6 to support her friend, Kathy Daniel, during her chemotherapy sessions for stage four ovarian cancer. After a […]
12 Tons of KitKat Chocolate Bars Valued at $1 Million Stolen in European Cargo Theft
Stolen Kit Kat Shipment Could Impact Easter in Europe This week, a large shipment of Kit Kat’s “Crunchy” bars was stolen, and it could be a bit tricky for the Easter Bunny to find some this year. Thieves took off with 12 tons of chocolate, according to reports. The 413,793 units were in a truck […]
Kevin McGonigle and Jackson Merrill enjoy a funny moment following a home run theft.
Detroit Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle Makes His Mark Kevin McGonigle, the promising prospect for the Detroit Tigers, has quickly made a name for himself at the major league level. However, one veteran player is keen to keep him grounded. After being named to the Tigers’ Opening Day roster, McGonigle proved his worth by logging four hits […]
$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 […]