Copper thief caused widespread train delays

Copper Thief Disrupts Subway Service in NYC Last month, a recurring copper thief caused significant disruptions in the subway system. A wire theft resulted in a cut that affected tunnel signals and led to numerous delays, as reported by the MTA this week. The individual behind the theft, 55-year-old Efrain Velez, reportedly stole copper wire […]
Thief takes from Bins and Barrels liquor store during employee Jason Hay’s fatal heart attack

Thief Steals from Liquor Store as Employee Collapses A thief posing as a good Samaritan reportedly stole almost a thousand dollars from a liquor store in Portland while an employee suffered a fatal heart attack. Jason Hay, aged 53, passed away on October 25, just a week after succumbing to cardiac arrest while working at […]
NYC building superintendent fatally injured in altercation with a thief identified as a Kosovo war refugee and devoted father.

A Brooklyn building manager who died in a confrontation with package thieves is being mourned by his family, who remember him as a Kosovo war refugee and a dedicated father of three. This comes as the suspect involved in the incident awaits formal charges. Brim Havori, 41, was killed while on duty in Ditmas Park, […]
Louisiana bank thief wore a neck brace and used a cane as part of a detailed disguise trick.

Bank Robbery with a Twist in Louisiana In a strange turn of events, police in Louisiana are on the hunt for a man who staged a bank heist in a rather peculiar manner. The suspect, who entered a Fidelity Bank branch in Slidell, New Orleans, was seen on surveillance footage using a cane and wearing […]
Barefoot Florida car thief exits porta-potty ‘holding two wooden stakes’

A disoriented, partially clothed man in Florida struck a construction worker’s vehicle, attempted to run him down, and then sought refuge in a portable restroom, ultimately emerging without pants and “wielding two wooden stakes,” according to officials. Joshua Mulnix, 43, was taken into custody following a violent vandalism incident in Cape Coral on October 27, […]
Daring bank thief pretends to be injured to execute a daytime robbery in Louisiana

A daring robber, who was using a cane and wearing a neck brace, pretended to limp during a bank heist in Louisiana last Friday. After pulling off the stunt, he fled with an “undisclosed amount of cash,” as reported by the police. Authorities in Slidell, a quiet suburb of New Orleans, were taken aback while […]
Pigeon thief charged with abducting ‘New Yorkers’ for sale as target practice is now at liberty.

Pigeon Capture Charges in New York Result in No Prison Time A man from Pennsylvania was accused of capturing numerous New York City pigeons in a city park and selling them to hunters. This week, he managed to avoid prison time. Dwayne Daley, 67, faced charges including animal cruelty after police discovered over 20 pigeons […]
Melissa Fireside, believed to be a thief, might have left the US with a counterfeit ID, according to authorities

Former Oregon Official May Have Fled Country Amid Felony Charges Authorities suspect that a former Democratic county chairman from Oregon may have left the United States while facing serious felony allegations. Melissa Fireside, who served as a Clackamas County Commissioner, allegedly stole $30,000 from her mother’s boyfriend, currently residing in a nursing home. The reported […]
A porch thief in costume was found stealing packages, leaving police puzzled: ‘Distinct appearance’

Cross-Dressing Package Thief Arrested in Alabama A man dressed as a woman has been arrested for stealing packages from neighborhoods in Alabama. Todd Anthony Bond, 46, was taken into custody early Friday by deputies from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, who had been following up on surveillance video that led them to initially believe they […]
Thief steals from Jewish shops on the Sabbath

Put the weapon down and grab a pastrami sandwich. An ex-convict, with over 40 arrests since the 1980s, has been targeting kosher delis and grocery stores, especially on Shabbat and during High Holy Days, despite having served five prison terms. Angelo Robinson, known for his persistence, was picked up again on October 16 for allegedly […]