In the quiet town of LeRoy, Minnesota, an unusual event unfolded over the weekend. An ATM was stolen from First State Bank, leading to a dramatic chase and eventual arrest. The Mower County Sheriff's Office received an alarm from the bank around 3:20 AM on Saturday. Deputies were told to look out fo
Professional athletes are facing a new wave of sophisticated home burglaries. The FBI recently warned sports leagues about a rise in break-ins, likely orchestrated by international criminals. These thieves are targeting athletes' homes for high-end goods while the players are away at games. To pull
Did you know that Washington D. C. has the highest rate of package theft in the entire U. S. ? These sneaky thieves, known as “porch pirates, ” love to snatch packages right off people's doorsteps. In 2023, package theft cost the nation a whopping $12 billion, but D. C. residents felt the brunt of i
Over the holiday season, while everyone was celebrating, a group of researchers discovered that 33 Chrome extensions in Google's Web Store had been stealing data for up to 18 months. These extensions affected around 2. 6 million devices. One such extension, used by 400, 000 people, was updated with
Imagine this: you're dozing off on a plane, and suddenly, your wallet is lighter—by a lot! In-flight thefts are on the rise again as travel picks up after the pandemic. Narita International Airport is taking action with a unique approach. Airport staff, along with police and airlines, are handing ou
In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has given a heads-up to sports leagues. They warn that top players flaunting their wealth on social media platforms could be targeted by burglars. It’s not just any burglars, but possibly organized groups from South America who monitor athletes' schedules an
Imagine this: a precious Rolex watch, engraved with Keanu Reeves' name, was taken from his Hollywood Hills home late last year. Now, shockingly, it's turned up halfway around the world in Chile. The watch, a $9, 000 Rolex Submariner, was discovered during a police raid in Santiago. Two other valuabl
Imagine coming home to find your jewelry drawer empty! That's what Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic experienced recently. On Friday night, while he was away, his home in Dallas was broken into, and about $30, 000 worth of jewelry was taken. The thief reportedly entered through a broken master bathr
Bensalem has seen a big drop in catalytic converter thefts this year. Why? Because a family crime ring was caught. This ring was stealing these car parts in Bensalem and four other counties in the Philadelphia area. They sold thousands of these converters, making millions. With them behind bars, the
