Thief News

Sock thief at large in Japan

On Friday police said that a sock-stealing thief struck again, this time targeting a high school girl. The girl is the latest victim in a series of similar attacks.

In the Media by Owen Weldon - 1 comment

iNept thieves get iStuck stealing iPads from Apple store

Temecula - Two thieves slammed their BMW SUV into a Temecula, CA Apple store, intending to steal iPods, and iPhones. They did not intend to get the vehicle stuck in the security gate, leaving their license tag behind.

In the Media by Greta McClain - 3 comments

Dumb thief robs Internet café, leaves Facebook account open

Cali - A Colombian thief robbed an Internet café at gunpoint after checking his Facebook account on his rented computer. The dumb thief left his account open and police found his address on the computer.

In the Media by JohnThomas Didymus - 1 comment

Bank robber returns to bar to finish beer

Tampa - Authorities say that an alleged Florida bank robber ordered a beer at a tavern, left to go and rob a nearby bank, then returned a half an hour later to finish his beer. Authorities apprehended the suspect while he was inside the bar.

In the Media by Kevin Fitzgerald - 1 comment

Shoplifter tries to steal items fit for a candlelight dinner

Naples - A Florida man has been arrested after trying to steal four steaks and two candles from a grocery store. He tried to conceal his loot by stuffing the items down his pants.

In the Media by Kevin Fitzgerald - 3 comments

Thief targeting seniors busted in Ontario

The kind-hearted older lady opened the door to see a young man in need. He said his car was broken down and asked if he could use her phone. While the man 'phoned' for help he would be helping himself to any cash he found laying around.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Thief steals young boy's surgery money at fundraiser

New York - The family of a 9-year-old boy who suffers from a rare congenital disorder are still shocked over the the news that a heartless thief stole their son's surgery money, that was recently collected at a Connecticut fundraiser.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

Thief steals hair from horse's tails in Montana

Someone is stealing the hair from the manes and tails of horses in southwest Montana, and the local sheriff said this type of crime has previously occurred in the area

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 4 comments

Thief collects loot, then takes a nap on sofa

George Town - A burglar in Malaysia gathered up jewellery and watches but then feel asleep on the homeowner’s sofa. He was still there when the family returned home.

In the Media by Lynn Curwin - 4 comments