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A mother in Brazil made an emotional plea on social media for the return of her stolen cell phone, which contained cherished memories of her deceased daughter.

A theft of 10,000 euros was reported from a house in the Prienai district of Lithuania, prompting an investigation by the police.

Five individuals have been arrested following a police chase in southern Madrid, which resulted in four officers being injured and three police vehicles damaged.

A garden in Campo Grande was robbed early Thursday morning, leading to the theft of 25 kg of cassava.

A rancher in Tejupá, Brazil, reported the theft of 11 cattle valued at R$ 80,000, leading to an ongoing police investigation.

A seaside hotel in Maragogi, Brazil, was caught illegally tapping electricity during a police operation.

The Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo has suspended research access after notorious book thief Laéssio Rodrigues was recognized during an attempted theft.

The Civil Police recovered about two tons of agricultural pesticides stolen by a gang during a robbery at a rural property in Campo Florido, Minas Gerais.

In Italy, there's been a surge in car thefts as thieves exploit advanced keyless entry systems that can be easily hacked.

A new report by the Swedish Transport Research Institute recommends establishing a national bicycle registry to combat bike thefts, a similar issue faced in Finland.

Volta Redonda has launched a task force aimed at combating the theft and illegal receipt of metal cables, resulting in a man being fined R$ 8,000.

An Easter bunny decoration was stolen in Imigrante, Brazil, as captured by security cameras, prompting a police investigation following a series of thefts in the area.

A man in the Olomouc region of Czechia has committed thefts amounting to damages exceeding 250,000 CZK by stealing cables and other items.

The U.S. Department of Justice seeks to revoke the citizenship of Nigerian Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem due to his involvement in a $91 million tax fraud scheme.

Federal and Military Police in Rio de Janeiro have launched a joint operation in São Gonçalo targeting car and cargo thefts, amidst reports of intense gunfire from local residents.

A heist at a Prada footwear factory in Dolo, near Venice, led to the theft of 400 branded shoes valued at hundreds of thousands of euros.

A significant internal theft at a Kia automotive plant in Argentina involved the missing of 1,000 motors valued at $2.3 million, leading to the arrest of two employees.

A Polish court has ruled that Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine, where he faces charges of illegal excavations and theft of cultural treasures in occupied Crimea.

A French senior citizen is inundated with daily payment demands after hackers stole his e-identity, highlighting the vulnerabilities in digital identity systems.

Egyptian media figure Maha El-Saghir received a new ruling that overturned her previous sentence of one month in prison for allegedly stealing artwork and violating intellectual property rights.

A thief broke into a party supply store in Araguari, Brazil, and stole 30 mini Easter eggs during the early hours of Sunday.

South Australia’s police chief has warned fuel retailers that without urgent measures like pre-paid pumps, the police may cease investigations into rising petrol drive-offs.

A truck filled with 15 tons of gummy bears was stolen from a rest area near Neustadt-Glewe in northern Germany, valued at approximately 250,000 euros.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered a warehouse storing stolen crude oil in Rivers State, following credible intelligence.

The city of São José dos Campos reports a significant decline in vehicle thefts, achieving its best results since 2001 due to integrated security measures.

A shoplifter nearly ran over a person while escaping the scene.

The city government of Macapá is assessing financial irregularities in its pension fund following an invasion and theft at its headquarters.

After two months of legal uncertainty, a court in Corrientes, Argentina, has authorized the transfer of 184 heads of cattle, previously stolen and recovered, to a local agricultural institute to prevent further starvation.

A Warsaw court has ruled in favor of extraditing Russian archaeologist Alexander Butiagin to Ukraine, where he faces allegations of illegal excavations and artifact theft in occupied Crimea.

Authorities in Kaunas are investigating a theft incident that took place in a local store, seeking public assistance in identifying a potential suspect captured on CCTV.

Thieves in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, were arrested for breaking into a cosmetics store to steal perfumes using a sledgehammer.

A teenager was apprehended in São Joaquim da Barra, Brazil, suspected of stealing and vandalizing a state school, leading to the suspension of classes.

The Piauí State Court is set to hear an appeal from ex-sergeant Avelar dos Reis Mota, who was sentenced to over four years in prison for stealing a perfume.

Car theft in the U.S. has escalated into an international issue, with stolen vehicles quickly making their way into Mexico, complicating recovery efforts due to legal hurdles and slow cross-border procedures.

Irish police have recovered two gilded wooden reliquaries from the 18th century, believed to have been stolen from a Czech church nearly 30 years ago.

A break-in at a decommissioned daycare facility in Turku resulted in the theft of personal data from both children and staff, some records dating back over 12 years.

In Prayagraj, police have arrested thieves with stolen jewelry worth millions, detailing how the crime was carried out.

A new documentary exposes car theft methods in Finland and the international nature of organized car crime.

Four gas cylinders were stolen from the residence of former district judge Vimal Kumar Jain in Bhopal amid a nationwide LPG shortage.

In Bhopal, four gas cylinders were stolen from the residence of a former district judge, Vimal Kumar Jain, with the theft captured on CCTV footage.

Cecil's Perogies in Kelowna was targeted twice by thieves within 24 hours, resulting in significant damage and a police investigation.

Seven individuals were arrested in Divinópolis, Brazil, suspected of being part of a gang that specializes in jewelry theft on busy city streets.

Journalist Sergio Lapegüe became emotional during an interview regarding the conviction of the perpetrator behind Kim Gómez's murder, which involved a tragic car theft incident.

The investigation into masterpieces stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum 36 years ago remains unresolved, with millions of dollars worth of art still missing.

A man suspected of stealing a car battery was detained in Volta Redonda, Brazil, following an investigation by the local public order department.

The Municipal Guard of Jarinu recovered part of a stolen high-value medication cargo found in an abandoned truck.

Identity theft related to data broker breaches has cost Americans over $20 billion in the past decade, impacting millions.

Minneapolis is experiencing a significant rise in auto thefts in early 2026, prompting concern from local government officials.

Police in the Jurbarkas region of Lithuania discovered a hideout for possibly stolen vehicles during a raid.

The Civil Police of Brazil have launched an operation targeting a criminal ring involved in the theft of soy and sugar shipments from trains in São Paulo.