CAR THEFT

May 19 2026CRIME

A Man’s Mistake Leads Back to His Past

A car theft in Joliet took an unexpected turn when the thief returned to the scene of the crime, leading to his own arrest. Around 5:15 p. m. , police got a call about a stolen Hyundai Accent parked in a driveway with its locks untouched. The owner insisted no one had permission to take it, suggesti

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May 15 2026CRIME

Two unusual things happened in Pennsylvania yesterday

A major government agency wants your help with a weather mystery. The National Weather Service is collecting hail reports from yesterday’s storms in Western Pennsylvania. They want to know where people saw hail, how big it was, and when it fell. Sending photos is encouraged. The data will help map t

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Dec 31 2025CRIME

A Toddler and a Dog Left Behind in a Car Theft Gone Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events, a car thief in Los Angeles left behind a toddler and a dog after a failed attempt to steal a vehicle. This incident happened in Highland Park on a Sunday morning, around 10 a. m. The man tried to take a car from the 300 block of North Avenue 52 but fled on foot, leaving

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Mar 22 2025CRIME

A Day of Chaos: The Man Who Stole Seven Cars and Robbed a Bank

In a single day, a man managed to cause a lot of trouble in Dallas. Gregory Noble, a 55-year-old, was caught by Dallas police. He is accused of robbing a bank and stealing at least seven cars. This all happened on a Thursday, and it was a big deal. Police had to work hard to catch him. They had hel

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Mar 21 2025CRIME

Car Thefts Decline in the USA

Car thefts have been a significant issue in the USA, especially for certain brands. It was a problem that seemed to be getting worse. But, there is some good news. The number of car thefts has dropped a lot. This is because two car companies, Hyundai and Kia, made some big changes. For a while, Hyu

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Indy Man Rescues Infants Abandoned in Winter Cold

A few mornings ago, Indianapolis resident Robert Deane was out to pick up his mail when he noticed something unusual. Lying in a nearby ditch were two car seats with two tiny babies inside – a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, both girls and cousins. He quickly grabbed the car seats, brought them insid

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Big Car Heist at DFW: $5M Worth of Vehicles Stolen

On November 13, 2024, a court document in Texas revealed that a Houston-based crime group has been accused of stealing vehicles worth over $5 million from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). They're suspected of targeting parking lots not only at DFW but also at several other airports acr

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Oct 17 2024CRIME

Addis Police Boost Car Theft Deterrent with New Cameras

In Addis, the Police Department has recently installed new cameras at major intersections to combat car break-ins. Over the past two months, the department reported around 20 car break-ins or attempted break-ins. To tackle this issue, they've set up three quad cameras, each providing a 360-degree vi

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