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In Mar del Plata, an 18-year-old motorcycle thief was arrested after local residents attempted vigilante justice following a series of robberies.

A suspect involved in a truck robbery ring in São Paulo state has been arrested in Minas Gerais.

Two foreign minors were arrested in Thessaloniki for their involvement in multiple robberies targeting local stores.

A 28-year-old man, Douglas Silva Santos, was arrested in connection with a string of robberies on the Salvador metro, where he and his accomplices targeted passengers while posing as regular riders.

A delivery man in Madureira, Rio de Janeiro, was robbed by two armed individuals on a motorcycle, with the incident recorded by a camera he installed on his helmet due to previous robberies in the area.

Authorities have dismantled a criminal gang in Buenos Aires that posed as police to commit home robberies.

Civil police in Pernambuco executed multiple judicial warrants against a criminal group suspected of robbery and homicide involving local merchants.

A man with multiple criminal records was arrested for the eighth time in Fortaleza after a series of robberies in the neighborhoods of Itaperi, Aerolândia, and Sapiranga.

The FBI has arrested 11 Indian nationals for allegedly orchestrating staged robberies to fraudulently obtain U-Visas and green cards in the United States.

Eleven Indian nationals were charged with staging armed robberies at convenience stores to falsely claim victim status for immigration benefits in the U.S.

Six individuals have been convicted in connection with violent robberies linked to the 2015 murder of former Kabete MP George Muchai.

Two brothers were arrested in Salvador for allegedly using electric scooters to commit robbery.

A police officer and a young accomplice were arrested in Brazil for allegedly stealing rental cars and staging robberies to retrieve them from victims.

Three men arrested for multiple gas station robberies in Paraíba do Sul and Três Rios are set to be transferred to a penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro.

A suspect involved in robberies was hit by a police vehicle following a pursuit in Manaus, Brazil.

The Piauí state government is expanding its AI-based surveillance system to five additional cities to combat crime effectively.

Three men and three teenagers have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in Paraíba do Sul and Três Rios, Brazil.

A lack of regulation in Nigeria's transport system has led to an increase in robberies involving criminals posing as taxi drivers or passengers.

The Summer Integrated Operation 2025-2026 concluded in São Paulo's coastline with a record number of arrests and a notable drop in thefts, robberies, and homicides.

A leader of a major gang specializing in pharmacy robberies in Rio de Janeiro was arrested by the Civil Police in Angra dos Reis.

In Vilnius, Lithuania, three robberies occurred within a single day, leading to the arrest of one suspect.

A suspect linked to a gang specializing in condominium robberies in São Paulo's South Zone has been arrested by police.

A teenager linked to attempted homicide and robberies was apprehended in Rosário, Brazil, where he was identified as a leader of a criminal faction.

The São Paulo Military Police arrested a man suspected of being part of a gang that specializes in condominium robberies during an intervention following a robbery call.

Residents of Alborada and Guayacanes in northern Guayaquil are alarmed by a rise in motorcycle robberies occurring primarily in the early morning and late evening.

Residents in a troubled area of Alcorcón, Spain, are facing increasing violence from pickpockets and drug-dependent robbers who operate with impunity.

A 28-year-old man, convicted of torture and multiple robberies, was arrested in Aracruz, Brazil, following a police chase after being on the run from prison.

A woman suspected of participating in multiple robberies was arrested while hospitalized and caught stealing perfumes in Teresina.

The leaders of the notorious Million Gang, known for violent robberies, have been placed in a single prison pavilion without access to mobile phones to prevent them from planning further crimes.

Three men suspected of committing a series of robberies in Aracaju were arrested by the Federal Highway Police in São Cristóvão.

Robberies and thefts at pharmacies in Campinas, Brazil, increased by 7.4% in 2025, particularly targeting weight loss pens, according to state security data.

Armed thieves posing as delivery drivers have been robbing pedestrians in the Vila Madalena neighborhood of São Paulo, often within a minute.

São Paulo saw an average of over 16 thefts and robberies of utility vehicles per day last year, with the Fiat Strada being the most targeted model.

A 64-year-old man has been arrested in South Africa for his alleged involvement in 42 armed robberies, including one where he impersonated police officers.

An app driver in Manaus was arrested for posing as a police officer to commit robberies and is also suspected of raping a young woman.

Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies targeting Carglass franchises throughout Madrid.

A man involved in a series of robberies and rapes in Belém and Ananindeua has been arrested in a rural area of Capitão Poço, making him the last member of the group still at large.

Elián David Castillo San Martín, a leader of the criminal organization "La Banda del Millón", reveals his thoughts on addiction and crime in a letter detailing his role in a string of robberies and murders while currently imprisoned.

January saw significant reductions in both robberies and homicide-robberies across the state of São Paulo compared to the same month last year.

The article highlights the alarming frequency of highway robberies in Mexico, illustrated by an incident involving a truck transporting equipment for a famous band.

Four men have been re-arrested in connection with a series of robberies in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, linked to 'dark job' schemes involving coordinated attacks on elderly victims.

Two alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have been charged in connection with a series of ATM robberies across New England, utilizing malware in their scheme.

Students in Macapá are raising concerns about poor lighting and safety issues at a local bus stop, which has been a site for recent robberies.

The Danish Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5% tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner has sparked mixed reactions, from strong opposition by Dansk Industri to support by Oxfam Denmark.

São Paulo state recorded a significant drop in homicides and robberies in January, reaching the lowest levels seen in 26 years.

Police in the Přerov region handled two robbery cases on the same day.

Robbers in São Paulo have begun using bulletproof vests during street crimes, indicating a shift in criminal tactics that has raised alarms among law enforcement.

Hugo David Castillo, the alleged creator of the criminal organization 'La Banda del Millón,' was arrested in Argentina as part of an investigation into a series of robberies in northern Buenos Aires.

Eduardo Lima Franco, a fugitive leader of the Comando Vermelho criminal gang, is implicated in orchestrating luxury home robberies in Brazil.

A man suspected of committing at least two armed robberies and the murder of a municipal guard has been arrested in Salvador during a police operation.