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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In Marijampolė, a car's catalytic converter became the thieves' trophy

In Marijampolė, thieves stole a catalytic converter from a Renault Master vehicle belonging to a company on Sporto Street.

Feb 27 • 07:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Minor Flees from Police in Bad Weather - Finally Stopped by Spike Strip

A minor in Haapajärvi stole their parents' car and led police on a chase through poor weather conditions before being arrested after hitting a spike strip.

Feb 27 • 04:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increasing Car Theft: The Dismantling Locations are 'Yards', Some Areas Have Local Ordinances Without Legal Regulations

Car theft incidents in Japan have been steadily increasing, with many vehicles being dismantled and illegally exported overseas, often involving criminal organizations.

Feb 27 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Brutal attack in the suburbs: they threw him to the ground and kicked him in the head to steal his car

A man in Merlo, Argentina, was violently attacked and robbed of his car by two assailants who kicked him in the head while he lay helpless on the ground.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Stolen Car in Police Storage Stolen, Found 9 Hours Later, Ibaraki Prefectural Police Mito Station

A luxury car stored as evidence at the Mito Police Station in Ibaraki Prefecture was stolen but was found nine hours later.

Feb 26 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Thieves Come as Buyers, Steal SUV Car in the Name of Test Drive; Video

In Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, four youths stole a Mahindra XUV 300 during a test drive by pretending to be potential buyers and assaulting a staff member.

Feb 26 • 07:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Thieves Sweep Vilnius: From Bicycles in Storage to BMW Parts

The article details a series of thefts in Vilnius, Lithuania, with significant losses reported for stolen bicycles, construction equipment, and car parts.

Feb 26 • 06:45 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

With a Glorious Past and Management Difficulties, the Louvre is a Mirror of France Facing a Critical Year

The first-ever female director of the Louvre, Laurence de Car, has resigned amid ongoing challenges, including a high-profile theft and pressure from President Macron to continue.

Feb 26 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of being part of a specialized car theft group arrested in João Pessoa

Two suspects connected to a criminal organization specializing in car thefts were arrested in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video: individuals investigated for car break-ins are caught in the act in Teresina

Three men were caught in the act trying to steal from a car in Teresina, Brazil, and have been under investigation for similar crimes.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The court sent Lithuanians who stole expensive car parts in Estonia to prison

Three men were sentenced for stealing expensive car parts in Tartu, Estonia, leading to their outbursts in court.

Feb 25 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man catches theft attempt and locks suspect in the car after returning from the doctor's office in Campo Grande

A 34-year-old man locked a suspected thief inside his car after catching him trying to steal it in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 13:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Thieves stole a car under the pretext of a test drive, a shocking theft in Barabanki

In Barabanki, India, four young men stole a Mahindra SUV by pretending to take it for a test drive, violently throwing an employee out of the moving vehicle before escaping.

Feb 25 • 08:42 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Sarpsborg: Drug-affected driver caught in stolen car with stolen plates

A driver in Sarpsborg was arrested while driving a stolen car and found to be under the influence of drugs, carrying knives, and lacking a valid driver's license.

Feb 25 • 04:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest suspect of stealing police car from the police station in Mogi das Cruzes

Civil Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a police car from a police station in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

In the Akmenė district, a man who arrived at a gas station in a car with snow-covered license plates stole gasoline

A man in the Akmenė district of Lithuania filled his car with gasoline worth 71.45 euros without paying and left the gas station.

Feb 24 • 09:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Fuel Theft in Akmenė District: Filled Up a Car with Snow-Covered Plates and Did Not Pay

A fuel theft incident occurred in the Akmenė district where a young man filled his car with gasoline using snow-covered license plates and left without paying.

Feb 24 • 06:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caretaker uses car to block exit of corral and prevents cattle theft in MG

A caretaker in União de Minas successfully thwarted a cattle theft by blocking the corral exit with his car until police arrived.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cars parked at Goiânia airport receive security locks to prevent theft

The company managing the parking lot at Santa Genoveva Airport in Goiânia has implemented a new security system involving locking devices on vehicles with a high theft rate.

Feb 23 • 22:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stolen car in Açailândia recovered by PRF on highway in Maranhão

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil recovered a stolen vehicle during a routine inspection on BR-010 in Maranhão.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pair arrested suspected of stealing car and pharmacy products in Itapeva

Two men were arrested in Itapeva, São Paulo, for allegedly stealing a car and products from a pharmacy during a robbery attempt.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after going to the beach with a supposedly stolen car in Fortaleza

A man was arrested in Fortaleza for allegedly stealing a car and driving it along the seafront.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Conditional Sentence for Armed Utility Theft

A woman in her forties has been sentenced to thirty days of conditional imprisonment for multiple offenses, including threatening another woman with a knife and stealing her car.

Feb 23 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Recidivist unlocked and locked other people's cars in Prague as if they were his own. The camera captured him

A known recidivist was caught on camera in Prague using his skills to unlock and lock cars that did not belong to him.

Feb 23 • 11:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Logos of car manufacturers are disappearing from the front of American cars, attracting thieves with radar

A report on the rising trend of thieves targeting front logos on American cars, which are often outfitted with radar systems.

Feb 23 • 08:20 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theft

A Calgary couple is distressed over the theft of their vehicle, which contained a wedding dress and a wheelchair essential for the groom, shortly before their upcoming wedding.

Feb 23 • 00:28 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alleged car thieves charged as police bust high-tech syndicate

Four men have been charged in connection with a high-tech car theft syndicate involved in the theft of over 20 vehicles in Melbourne.

Feb 22 • 21:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Police alerts about a new mode of robbery in Ecuador: high-end cars stolen abroad are attempted to be 'legalized' for sale in the country

Three foreign citizens were arrested for dismantling high-end vehicles reported stolen both inside and outside Ecuador.

Feb 22 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest six suspected car thieves in Kano

The Kano State Police have arrested six individuals suspected of being involved in car theft and recovered three stolen vehicles during their operation.

Feb 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rental Car Theft: A Winter Trick That Could Have Serious Consequences

Estonian drivers are facing common winter challenges, including dead batteries, leading some to try using rental cars as a temporary solution, which may lead to serious complications and repair costs.

Feb 22 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Photos show: the entire front was stolen from a parked car in broad daylight

Two men were caught on camera stealing the entire front end of a parked car in Linköping, Sweden.

Feb 22 • 11:59 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stolen Pokémon and One Piece cards worth over 20,000 euros, 2 complaints

An entrepreneur's return from Lucca Comics & Games turned nightmare as his car was broken into and a valuable collection of trading cards stolen.

Feb 22 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Rental Car, Fake License Plate... Theft from Flipkart Hub, Gang Arrested

A gang targeting Flipkart's delivery hub has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Agra.

Feb 22 • 02:22 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

30s man steals car while drunk and drives over 200km to Goseong...hit-and-run incident also involved

A man in his 30s was arrested after stealing a car and driving over 200 kilometers while intoxicated, involving multiple hit-and-run incidents in the process.

Feb 22 • 01:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Car stolen in Kaunas, loss of 25 thousand euros

A 2021 Toyota RAV4 was reported stolen in Kaunas, Lithuania, resulting in a loss of 25,000 euros, and an investigation has been initiated.

Feb 21 • 07:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Toyota RAV4 Stolen in Kaunas - Damage Estimated at 25,000 Euros

A Toyota RAV4 was stolen in Kaunas, Lithuania, with an estimated damage of 25,000 euros reported to the police.

Feb 21 • 07:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested and stolen car is recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Serra das Araras, in Piraí

A 42-year-old man was arrested, and a vehicle previously reported stolen was recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Piraí, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver contacts the police after car goes missing and discovers an elderly woman took the identical vehicle by mistake in SC

A 65-year-old woman mistakenly took the wrong car in Mafra, SC, leading to a police call when the vehicle's owner reported it missing.

Feb 20 • 18:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Tauragė woman warms up her VW before a trip: a thief took advantage of the car and comfort

A woman in Tauragė had her VW Jetta stolen while it was warmed up in a parking lot, prompting a police investigation into the theft.

Feb 20 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Woman is robbed and has her car taken by a criminal in Angra dos Reis; victim was assaulted

A woman was assaulted and had her car stolen in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, on the night of October 19, with the assailant attacking her as she was in her vehicle preparing to exit a parking lot.

Feb 20 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list of 20 most stolen car models across UK

New DVLA figures reveal the most stolen car models in the UK, with the Ford Fiesta leading the list.

Feb 20 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect arrested after running over two women during a chase with a stolen car in Teresina

A suspect was arrested after running over two women during a police chase involving a stolen vehicle in Teresina, Brazil.

Feb 19 • 22:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Gardener arrested suspected of raping and stealing car from 67-year-old client in Itatiba

A gardener was arrested in Itatiba, Brazil, for allegedly raping a 67-year-old woman and stealing her car after being hired for gardening services.

Feb 19 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man steals car to enjoy beach and ends up arrested in Vitória

A 21-year-old man was arrested after stealing a car and heading to the beach in Vitória.

Feb 19 • 20:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after stealing magistrate's car, driving drunk, and crashing into a wall in Piracicaba

A 24-year-old woman was arrested in Piracicaba for stealing a car, driving under the influence, and crashing into a wall.

Feb 19 • 13:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Videos show suspect and car of gang that stole a safe with R$ 1 million in jewels and diamonds from 'influencer jewelry store' in SP

Security cameras recorded a masked suspect and a car belonging to a gang that stole a safe containing about R$ 1 million in gold jewelry and diamonds from a jewelry store in São Paulo known for serving digital influencers.

Feb 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Car worth 46 thousand euros stolen in Kaunas

A Toyota Land Cruiser valued at nearly 46,000 euros was stolen from the courtyard of an apartment building in Kaunas, according to police reports.

Feb 19 • 05:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Stolen car in RJ recovered after being identified during seizure of cloned luxury vehicle in Espinosa

A stolen car from Rio de Janeiro was recovered in Espinosa, Minas Gerais, by the Military Road Police after being identified during the seizure of a cloned luxury vehicle.

Feb 18 • 15:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

“We are going to be Kim's voice”: the message from her father before the trial for the murder of his daughter, dragged 15 blocks by a car

The trial for the murder of Kim Gómez begins today, where her father expressed the family’s intent to seek justice and be the voice for their daughter.

Feb 18 • 15:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Nea Peramos: The car of the assassins of the 27-year-old was stolen from a doctor

New revelations emerge about the murder of a 27-year-old found dead in a stream in Nea Peramos, including the discovery of the assassins' burned car, which was reported stolen from a doctor under threat.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC

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