theft

Driver of stolen Porsche shot dead by cops after attempting to evade roadblock and nearly hitting officer: NYPD

Police tried to pull him over near Coney Island Avenue, but the driver refused to stop, leading cops to set up a blockade a few miles down the highway.

Illegal migrant who snatched Kristi Noem's purse came 'within arm's reach' of her while Secret Service stood guard

That means Bustamante-Leiva -- an illegal migrant, homeless alcoholic and serial criminal with a laundry list of crimes going back years -- was able to get within grabbing distance of...

Heartless funeral director allegedly gave pet owners random animals' ashes: 'Devastation and heartache'

The suspect "took money in exchange for private cremation services, then disposed of many of the pets at a landfill and provided customers with ashes of other, unknown animals,” authorities...

Sad sap shells out $26K to replace stolen Honda but finds out he bought his own car back: 'Only f--king me'

Ewan Valentine thought he lucked out when he found an identical replacement for his beloved Honda Civic -- until he realized what he had just done.

32-year-old fighting for his life after being dragged along Bronx street trying to stop brazen car thief, disturbing video shows

Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away on Wilkinson Avenue, the NYPD said.

Noem opens up about 'shocking' moment thief 'hooked' her Gucci bag away with $3K in it: 'Professionally done'

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem opened up about the "shocking" moment a mask-wearing thief "hooked" her pricey Gucci bag away during an outing on Easter Sunday with family.

Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us — here's one thing every traveler should do to stop them

Flight attendant Barbara Bacilieri revealed how thieves are robbing passengers and duty-free shops at will — and what flyers can do to prevent themselves from becoming a target.

Florida man offers police booze during car chase: 'Don’t know if he was expecting us to just say ‘cheers''

Richard Christopher Smith, 39, allegedly asked deputies after the chase: 'You guys had fun, though, right?.'

Kristi Noem's swanky Gucci bag, with $3K cash and her passport inside, snatched by thief during outing at DC restaurant

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag with $3,000 of cash in it was stolen during an outing at a Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, a spokesperson confirmed to...

Swindlers forged docs to steal homes for $10 before selling for massive profit

Tennessee swindlers forged the signatures of unsuspecting homeowners on deeds to transfer the property ownership for a measly $10 in a quit-claim scheme.

Street thief who used bizarre dance moves to pickpocket victims is arrested

A street thief caught on CCTV using bizarre dance moves to pickpocket his victims has been jailed.

S--t Happens! NYC porch pirate victims put out decoy poop packages for thieves

Queens residents fed up with porch pirates swiping up their packages are filling boxes with dog poop and cat litter and placing them on their doorsteps, hoping the thugs take...

NYC mail thief busted for raiding USPS box in brazen caught-on-video heist: officials

Ebrahima Bah, 20, was captured on footage released by Crown Heights Shomrim allegedly grabbing two white garbage bags stuffed with mail.

Former LSU QB suspended indefinitely following arrest

New Orleans police arrested Finley, 23, near the university on Wednesday.

Student, 13, steals her art teacher's credit card for shopping spree -- as educator claims school is not doing much to help

“I’m a teacher. I live paycheck-to-paycheck and $200 to a principal, maybe is nothing but $200.”

Mom accused of stealing $150K from youth softball league to pay for Sephora, concerts, other splurges: report

Prosecutors said the fraudster squandered the money at multiple retailers, including Sephora, Amazon, Kohls, Nike, White House/Black Market, TJ Maxx, Sam's Club, and Target.

Lefty shoplifters targeting Whole Foods say they're 'liberating' items from 'Lex Luthor' Jeff Bezos

Remorseless lefty shoplifters are targeting Whole Foods supermarkets, claiming they aren’t doing anything wrong because they are simply “liberating’’ items from billionaire “Lex Luthor’’ company owner Jeff Bezos.

Air force engineers bashed by judge for breaking, stealing beloved Paddington Bear statue

“Paddington Bear is a beloved cultural icon with children and adults alike,” Judge Sam Goozee said. “He represents kindness, tolerance and promotes integration and acceptance in our society. ... Your...

Virginia 'Spider-Man' steals 10K worth of anime trading cards: police

He made off with "numerous graded slabs as well as sealed Pokémon product," according to the store.

Hotel worker caught stealing money from newlyweds' wedding cards

Danielle Thomson and Mark Brodie tied the knot at Crutherland House Hotel in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.