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California
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Three Californian Men Arrested In Million Dollar Lego Heist - Kotaku

Three men were arrested in California for stealing $1 million worth of Lego products during a cargo theft operation.
California
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Three Californian Men Arrested In Million Dollar Lego Heist - Kotaku

Three men were arrested in California for stealing $1 million worth of Lego products during a cargo theft operation.
Arts
fromArtnet News
16 hours ago

Rare Books Stolen From Ex-MoMA President's Home Recovered After Nearly 40 Years

Seventeen rare, stolen books valued over $2 million are being returned to the descendants of former MoMA president John Hay Whitney.
California
fromFortune
2 days ago

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Seeks Six Suspects in Brooklyn L-Train Robbery Pattern

A crew of six committed back-to-back robberies on Brooklyn's L train, leaving victims injured and prompting a police investigation.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Brazilian Police Arrest Singers Linked to $320 Million Crypto Laundering Ring

Brazilian Federal Police arrested multiple individuals, including singers, in a $320 million cryptocurrency money laundering operation called Operation Narco Fluxo.
Music production
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anna's Archive told to pay Spotify and record labels $322 million over unprecedented music scraping

Anna's Archive was ordered to pay $322 million for illegally scraping Spotify's music library.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Violinist, 79, has instrument stolen from train

A 79-year-old violinist's valuable instrument was stolen from a train, causing significant personal loss beyond its financial value.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and crime, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Graphic design
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Is AI the greatest art heist in history?

Generative AI is criticized for harming creativity, exploiting artists, and causing societal issues while tech leaders promote it as a revolutionary tool.
#vehicle-theft
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Grand theft uh-oh: Luxury vehicle thieves botch Hells Kitchen heist, NYPD says

Four individuals attempted to steal luxury vehicles from a parking garage in Hell's Kitchen but were unsuccessful in their heist.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
Berlin music
fromPage Six
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | NYC composer accused of massive scam speaks: 'Russian bad guys can go to hell!'

Igor Raykhelson faces a lawsuit from AVISMA over a titanium deal, claiming it is a shakedown despite a prior legal agreement.
#art-theft
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
France news

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Paris food

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

Arts
fromArtnet News
2 weeks ago

Experts Break Down the Brazen $10 Million Museum Theft in Italy

Recent art thefts highlight vulnerabilities in museum security, emphasizing the need for improved measures to protect valuable artworks.
France news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Art thieves nab three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse in Italy | Fortune

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a museum near Parma, Italy, in a swift heist lasting less than three minutes.
France news
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
Paris food
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

It Took Thieves 3 Minutes to Steal $10 Million in Art. Here's Why Museum Heists Are Becoming More Common.

A well-planned heist resulted in the theft of three valuable paintings worth $10 million from the Magnani-Rocca Foundation in Italy.
Paris food
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

The 6 Most Shocking Art Heists in History, From the Mona Lisa's Disappearance to the Latest Italian Scandal

A $10 million art heist at the Magnani-Rocca Foundation involved the theft of works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
France news

Art thieves nab three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse in Italy | Fortune

fromArtnet News
1 week ago

Greece Creates New Art Crime Unit to Combat Forgery and Trafficking

A new law, approved in January, will see the establishment of a special department within Greece's Ministry of Culture to tackle offenses ranging from fake artworks to antiquities trafficking.
Arts
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Thieves target luxury cars in Hell's Kitchen garage, 1 crashes nearby

According to police, the incident occurred just before 6 a.m. at a garage on West 43rd Street near the West Side Highway. Four men entered the garage around 5:45 a.m. and attempted to steal several luxury cars, including a blue McLaren sports car and a black Mercedes‑Benz G‑Wagon.
Upper West Side
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 week ago

Greece introduces new law to tackle art forgery

"Until recently, there was no specific legislation addressing the forgery of artworks and collectibles. Instead, these cases fell under the 'smoother' general provisions of the criminal code concerning fraud and forgery, which required proof of a financial transaction in order for an offence to be established."
Arts
Music
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Music-Hating LAX Baggage Handler Goes Berserk on Defenseless Guitars

A baggage handler at LAX damaged multiple guitars, leading to widespread outrage on social media.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

Midtown West robbery: man robbed of Rolex and $4,000

A 53-year-old man was violently robbed in Midtown West, losing cash, valuables, and clothing to two attackers.
#theft
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment Rolex ripper ambushes boss near London's Hyde Park to steal 30k watch

Luxury watch thefts in London have surged, with over 22 million in valuables stolen in two years, impacting victims' sense of safety.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

AI-driven fraud far more profitable, Interpol warns

AI-enhanced financial fraud schemes are 4.5 times more profitable than non-AI schemes, with criminals using generative AI to improve text quality, create deepfakes, and scale operations efficiently.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Mailbox Bandits Reel In Checks, Cops Sound Alarm

Brooklyn residents are warned about a rise in mail theft and check fraud, urging precautions to protect finances.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

Thieves Steal Paintings Worth $10M by Cezanne, Matisse, and Renoir

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a museum in Italy in a swift, organized heist.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Seven jailed over luxury smashandgrab raids

Seven men were sentenced for orchestrating smash-and-grab raids on London luxury retailers, stealing over £146,000 in goods across five successful burglaries between May and July 2025.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Cops need help finding $50K worth of walnuts that disappeared near the Bronx

Approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts worth $50,000 were stolen from two trailers in the Bronx, and New York State Police are seeking public assistance to locate the stolen goods.
#jewelry-theft
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches

A man broke into the victim's home and stole more than $600,000 worth of property, including designer handbags and jewelry. After weeks of investigating, including working with San Diego and Glendale police, authorities executed a search warrant on the suspect's home in Temecula on Feb. 25 and found the victim's property and a whole lot more.
California
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Seeks Three Suspects in Citywide Grand Larceny Pattern

NYPD seeks public help identifying three suspects in a citywide grand larceny pattern spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn across three precincts.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Object-Specific Protection: The Non-Negotiable Foundation of Art and Asset Security

Object-specific protection is essential as a primary security layer to prevent art theft, as comprehensive facility-wide systems fail when adversaries physically interact with high-value objects without triggering alarms.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

3 suspects wanted for string of Lululemon, Alo robberies across NYC

Three suspects robbed four Lululemon and Alo stores across New York City between February 7 and March 3, stealing over $56,000 in merchandise with no injuries reported.
Photography
fromPetaPixel
1 month ago

Photographer Has $12K Worth of Camera Gear Stolen From Manhattan Bar

A photographer's $12,000 camera gear was stolen from a Manhattan bar; police are investigating and the thief was captured on CCTV footage.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sure enough, it's gone': Brooklyn venues targeted for mass phone thefts during concerts

Phone thefts at concerts in New York have increased, targeting attendees (especially at metal and EDM shows) because U.S. iPhones fetch high prices abroad.
fromHudson Valley Post
1 month ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
#retail-theft
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Lululemon robberies: Shoplifting crew steals more than $56,000 in luxury activewear from Manhattan, Brooklyn shops near L train, cops say | amNewYork

Three young men conducted at least eight coordinated robberies of luxury activewear stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in February, stealing merchandise valued at thousands of dollars.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Over $56,000 in clothing stolen during Lululemon, Alo theft ring in Brooklyn and Manhattan

Three suspects stole over $56,000 in clothing from Lululemon and Alo stores across Brooklyn and Manhattan in a coordinated theft ring.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Are the First Places Thieves Look for Valuables in a Hotel-and Where to Store Them Instead

Experienced thieves target predictable hiding spots like hotel bathroom drawers and suitcase pockets; travelers should use alternative storage methods to protect valuables during vacations.
#burglary
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

With big events coming to the Bay Area, would-be concertgoers should watch for ticket scams

Use verified resellers and buyer-protected payment methods; beware speculative listings and social-media sellers when purchasing event tickets.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Transnational jewelry theft ring busted after monthlong investigation, LAPD says

An organized theft ring operating since at least 2016 targeted jewelry and retail businesses across multiple U.S. states and abroad; two arrested, six suspects sought.
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Far Rockaway Robbery Alert Targets Designer Jackets And Sneakers

Officers are reminding people to keep headphone volume low so they can hear what is happening around them, keep bags zipped and held close to the body, and tuck phones, wallets and other valuables into interior pockets where they are tougher to snatch.
NYC politics
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over 'flagrant piracy' of 20,000 works | TechCrunch

Music publishers led by Concord and Universal are suing Anthropic for allegedly illegally downloading over 20,000 copyrighted songs, seeking more than $3 billion in damages.
fromArtnet News
1 month ago

Jeweled Snuffboxes Stolen in Brazen Paris Heist Go on Display

The exquisite, jewel-encrusted boxes were badly damaged in 2024, after they were among seven treasures stolen from Paris's Musée Cognacq-Jay by a gang of axe-wielding thieves. The perpetrators broke into the temporary exhibition, titled "Luxe de Poche," or "Pocket Luxury," on November 20, making off with goods that were, at the time, reported to be worth more than €1 million.
Arts
Miscellaneous
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

From Front Row To Fingerprints: NYC Model Arrested Over Alleged $1M Luxury Heist In SoHo

NYC model Abdallah Diaby was arrested for his role in a $1 million luxury boutique robbery in SoHo, caught on security footage helping steal designer merchandise.
#theft-and-burglary
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Gang of Armed Robbers Blow Open Armored Truck in Brazen Highway Heist

Masked gang used explosives and rifles to attack and loot an armored cash-in-transit van on SS 613 highway in Puglia; police engaged, two arrests.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Violinist sent hundreds of nude images to women

Ben Gunnery, who has toured the world throughout his career, targeted his victims in November, four months after being found guilty of sending the same explicit content to another woman. Gunnery found the women online and within days was sending them unsolicited images of his genitals. This story contains details of sexual harassment some may find upsetting. Gunnery, from Vauxhall, London, previously admitted sending images of his genitals to the two women with the intention of causing distress or humiliation.
UK news
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 month ago

73rd Precinct Safety Alert: Designer-Item Thefts in Brooklyn

NYPD's 73rd Precinct warns residents of organized theft targeting designer clothing, bags, and sneakers, recommending awareness and preventive measures during commutes.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Phone pickpockets hit Brooklyn concerts as cities worldwide report surge in phone thefts

DOWNTOWN AND BROOKLYN NAVY YARD - PHONE THEFTS are spiking at Brooklyn venues, with fans reporting missing devices after shows at Brooklyn Paramount in Downtown and Brooklyn Storehouse in Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Brooklyn
#crime-prevention
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
fromHoodline
1 month ago
New York City

NYPD Warns Jamaica After Designer-Item Robberies

The NYPD's 113th Precinct issued a safety advisory warning Jamaica residents about robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers, recommending heightened awareness and specific protective measures.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Warns Jamaica After Designer-Item Robberies

The NYPD's 113th Precinct issued a safety advisory warning Jamaica residents about robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers, recommending heightened awareness and specific protective measures.
#armed-robbery
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Shocking New Louvre Heist Footage Released to the Public

Two thieves entered the Louvre's Apollo Gallery, smashed display cases, and stole French crown jewels, exiting through a window while guards failed to stop them.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

'Systemic failures' led to Louvre robbery, inquiry finds

Systemic security and management failures at the Louvre enabled an €88 million crown jewels theft and prompted calls for Laurence des Cars to step down.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 months ago

Airbag Theft Hits Brooklyn, Mamdani Responds

NEW YORK, NY- During the Albany budget hearing, Assemblyman Ranker Chan raised alarms over a series of car break-ins in his district, noting that 30 airbags were stolen overnight across two precincts. Overnight in neighborhoods including Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst, at least 30 cars had airbags stolen, officials said. Airbags, which can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships, are targeted by thieves because they sell for $50-$200 on the black market.
New York City
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

The $12.7 Million Painting That Exposed a Museum Scandal | Artnet News

Chinese investigators uncovered decades of mismanagement and corruption at the Nanjing Museum that diverted nationally significant artworks into the private market.
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