Chicagoan Accused of Shoplifting ‘Surprised’ Target Tracked His Thefts
A suspected serial shoplifter told Chicago police he was surprised to learn that employees at the store he ran into in Lincoln Park kept records of his actions. CWB Chicago report On Sunday, it was announced that the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Leonard Smith, was arrested on a shoplifting charge while on pretrial release for […]
Rise in Maryland juvenile auto thefts motivates lawmakers to introduce juvenile justice bills
The Maryland House of Representatives on Friday approved a measure aimed at improving accountability and rehabilitation in the juvenile justice system after some crimes, such as auto theft and handgun violations, have increased in parts of the state. . The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted 126-6 in favor of the bill, with six Democrats voting […]
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s son Tyler arrested, faces 22 charges after alleged thefts
The eldest son of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was arrested Tuesday and faces 22 criminal charges, including five felonies, in connection with a series of theft charges in Colorado. Tyler Boebert, 18, was charged with five felonies, including four counts of criminal possession of identification with multiple victims, and one count of conspiracy. According to […]
Group of Seattle business owners plead with city government to stop repeated thefts: ‘It’s a viable career option to be a thief’
A group of Seattle’s Ballard Street business owners are speaking out and asking for help from anyone who will listen after repeated retail thefts go unpunished. . Business owner Matt Humphrey said: KOMO-TV He says his store has been broken into four times in the past two years and nothing has been done to stop […]
Dems blame Kia and Hyundai for uptick in car thefts, pressure fed gov’t to issue recall
A coalition of elected leaders from around the country has recently been holding automakers Kia and Hyundai to account. Increase in vehicle theft. The group’s members recently reiterated their call to the federal government to: force a recall. On Wednesday, Seattle City Councilwoman Tammy Morales (D) participated in a virtual press conference along with other […]
Hyundai, Kia Car Thefts On The Rise
New Kia vehicles on display at the San Leandro Kia dealership on May 30, 2023 in San Leandro, California. Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars began to spike last year after a video was posted on social media sites showing how to exploit anti-theft computer chips not installed in cars. Kia and Hyundai cars continue […]
Chicago car thefts soar to record high in 2023, but arrests hit record low
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Retail thefts, burglaries by migrants plaguing Chicago suburb: authorities
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Auto insurance premiums rise as car thefts and false insurance claims increase
Theft, false insurance claims, and inflation all lead to higher auto insurance premiums. Auto insurance premiums continue to rise and the increase in auto theft is not helping matters.of National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) report The number of thefts in 2023 increased by 2% compared to the first half of 2022. More than 1 million […]
Met police say covert operation has halved luxury watch thefts | Metropolitan police
Scotland Yard has announced that luxury watch robberies have been cut by nearly half in London after undercover police operations carried out in the hope that brands such as Rolex would be targeted by criminals. Metropolitan Police officers roamed the capital's glitziest nightclubs and restaurants, luring would-be robbers by posing with watches worth tens of […]