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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State of SP has a 24% decrease in robberies and a 61% decrease in homicide-robberies in January

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

Feb 27 • 22:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Highway Robberies: The Hidden Cost of Doing Business in Mexico

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

Feb 27 • 15:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Re-arrest of instructing roles in dark job robberies in Chiba's Funabashi and Shirai incidents

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.

Feb 27 • 11:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Alleged Tren de Aragua criminal gang members charged in ATM robberies across New England

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.

Feb 27 • 02:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students report lack of lighting and risk of robbery at bus stop in Macapá

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.

Feb 26 • 18:03 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Three men remanded for 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.

Feb 26 • 14:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo State Registers Lowest Number of Homicides in 26 Years in January

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

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Police in Přerov solved two robberies in one day

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

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Thieves of rings, cell phones and pharmacies use bulletproof vests in robberies on the streets of São Paulo

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.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The creator of 'La Banda del Millón' was captured: 167 marked houses and the father of two already detained leaders

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.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive CV Chief Selected Targets and Planned Robberies: 'Do You Want a Job Better than This? Dollar, Euro, Diamond Ring'

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

Feb 25 • 15:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of killing municipal guard is arrested in Salvador

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.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest 5 in operation against Comando Vermelho group that blew up ATMs and robbed luxury homes

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro captured five individuals linked to a faction of Comando Vermelho involved in ATM explosions and luxury home robberies.

Feb 25 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"They took everything, I was alone, buddy": the audios that expose the modus operandi of the robberies carried out by La Banda del Millón

Audios extracted from a cell phone reveal the criminal tactics employed by La Banda del Millón in a series of burglaries in Argentina.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Outrageous Video Showing How the Gang that Murders and Tortures Retirees Lives: Parties, Luxuries, and Orders from Prison

A disturbing investigation reveals that a criminal gang continues to orchestrate violent robberies from within a prison in Argentina.

Feb 24 • 20:36 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Robberies during FB Marketplace, Kijiji sales in Edmonton prompt police warning

In Edmonton, a series of robberies during Facebook Marketplace and Kijiji sales has led police to issue safety warnings to sellers.

Feb 24 • 19:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Suspected: Young men committed online commerce crimes - threatened sellers with violence

Two young men are suspected of committing serious robberies through online sales platforms, using threats of violence against the sellers.

Feb 24 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘I am more afraid than before; everyone respected each other, now they don’t’: robberies and violence frighten in Santa Elena, in the midst of a police deficit

The residents of Santa Elena are expressing heightened fears due to rising crime and a lack of police presence.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Homicides have decreased and there has been a significant reduction in all types of robberies in the city

Homicides and robberies have seen a notable decline in Buenos Aires during 2025 according to preliminary crime data.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Crime Map of the City: a historic decrease in robberies and homicides

Crime rates in Buenos Aires have reached the lowest levels in 31 years, making the city the second safest in the Americas.

Feb 23 • 23:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

After a wave of robberies, several grocery stores hire security guards

In response to a recent surge in robberies, multiple grocery stores in East Jutland have begun employing security personnel to enhance safety for staff and customers.

Feb 23 • 16:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Thugs threaten homeowners with gun and hammer in terrifying armed robberies

Two men have been jailed for carrying out a series of armed robberies in Coventry, threatening homeowners with weapons including a gun and a hammer.

Feb 23 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Three men suspected of robberies are arrested in the Lakes Region during police operations over the weekend

Three men were arrested in Brazil's Lakes Region for their involvement in various robberies during weekend police operations.

Feb 23 • 12:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Two robberies committed in half an hour in Alytus on the same street

In Alytus, Lithuania, two separate robberies occurred within thirty minutes on the same street, prompting police investigations into potential connections between the incidents.

Feb 23 • 07:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"The weakest link is the security personnel": residential areas of Samborondón face operational limitations while robberies persist

In Samborondón, Ecuador, residential areas are experiencing increased incidents of burglary, highlighting operational deficiencies in security.

Feb 22 • 13:26 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

No danger for neighbors after large ammonia leak in Korsør

A series of armed robberies have taken place in three SuperBrugsen grocery stores in Midtjylland, Denmark, with police suspecting a single perpetrator due to similarities in the cases.

Feb 21 • 23:55 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Police respond to three robberies at SuperBrugsen in one day

Police in Midtjylland, Denmark, are investigating a series of three robberies at SuperBrugsen stores over a 24-hour period, suggesting a potential link to the same suspect.

Feb 21 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The use of cell phones in cells was prohibited for the main members of the fearsome Million Gang

Argentinian authorities have prohibited four high-ranking members of the Million Gang from using cell phones in their prison cells after they were implicated in numerous robberies and the murder of a retired woman.

Feb 21 • 20:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del Millón' in prison: who is affected by the judicial measure

A judge has ordered a ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del Millón,' a criminal organization responsible for violent robberies against retirees in northern Buenos Aires, affecting 40 members, including 21 currently detained.

Feb 21 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of serial rapes against women die after confrontation with police in Pará

Two men suspected of committing serial rapes and robberies were killed in a police confrontation during an operation in Ananindeua, Brazil.

Feb 21 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man suspected of a series of robberies at businesses in Mogi das Cruzes is arrested

A man suspected of robbing several businesses in the district of César de Sousa, Mogi das Cruzes, has been arrested.

Feb 20 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

TV Series 'Banksters': They also performed as a Pop Band

'Banksters' is the first German-language series by HBO, depicting young trainees engaging in bank robberies with a fast-paced and visually vibrant narrative.

Feb 20 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Robberies and Break-ins at Stores

The article discusses incidents of theft and break-ins occurring in retail locations.

Feb 20 • 06:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Two new arrests from the 'Million Gang': one was wanted for robbing the influencer grandmother

Authorities have arrested two teenagers associated with the 'Million Gang' in connection with a series of robberies, including the robbery of 82-year-old influencer Mónica Mancini.

Feb 19 • 23:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Weekly news quiz: Museum robberies, the Lunar New Year and a new shadow cabinet

ABC News AU offers a weekly quiz covering recent events including museum robberies, the Lunar New Year celebrations, and updates on a new shadow cabinet in Australia.

Feb 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí recorded 235 thefts and 99 robberies during Carnival, says SSP

During Carnival, Piauí recorded a total of 235 thefts and 99 robberies, according to the state's Public Security Secretariat.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

'Joker', the robber of Ticinese arrested with a rod, spray, and blade

A 23-year-old man was arrested after committing multiple robberies while wearing a Joker mask and armed with various weapons, including a metal rod and a knife.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police create 'security corridor' for vans and minibuses to prevent robberies

The Rio de Janeiro Military Police established a security corridor to protect vans and minibuses transporting carnivalgoers to the Sambadrome from potential robberies and criminal activities.

Feb 17 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

They were stealing liquor bottles from stores in Attica – 9 arrests, loot worth 70,000 euros

A criminal organization involved in ongoing thefts and robberies of liquor products from shops in Attica has been dismantled, leading to 9 arrests and a total of 70,000 euros in stolen goods.

Feb 16 • 09:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cars drive against traffic to escape robberies in RJ; Video

In response to a robbery attempt in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, vehicles were seen driving against traffic to flee the scene, prompting the Federal Highway Police to enhance security in the area.

Feb 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

They arrested a recidivist who robbed houses in the Šumperk area

A recidivist has been arrested for a series of robberies in the Šumperk region of Czechia.

Feb 15 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Retirees in the Spotlight: Alert for a Series of Armed Robberies with Prior Intelligence and Extreme Violence

There has been a significant increase in violent robberies targeting retirees in Buenos Aires, with criminals conducting thorough research on their victims before attacking.

Feb 15 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

They Called Him the Moravian Babinsky. Anton Schimak Murdered with a Strange Ritual

Anton Schimak terrorized Moravia in the 19th century with a series of brutal murders and robberies, ultimately leading to his execution becoming a public spectacle.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: €6,860 per day, with a haul of €412,000 - Gang has been robbing houses and cars for two months

A well-organized criminal gang in Greece has carried out 66 robberies in two months, yielding a total of €412,000, with investigations ongoing for the remaining accomplices.

Feb 13 • 18:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Another Arrested for Serious Elderly Robberies

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of serious robberies against elderly women in Huskvarna, Sweden.

Feb 13 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man arrested after a series of robberies during the night in Búzios

An 18-year-old was arrested in Búzios for committing multiple robberies, using a fake firearm to threaten victims.

Feb 12 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Request to block cell phones in Buenos Aires prisons after discovering the Million gang coordinated robberies from cells

Authorities in Buenos Aires are calling for a ban on cell phones in prisons after revelations that the Million gang coordinated robberies from behind bars.

Feb 12 • 21:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"They will electrocute him, so much that even his mother won't recognize him": the explicit warning from a business

A supermarket in Capitán Bermúdez, Argentina, issued a shocking warning to thieves about installing electrified security measures after experiencing a series of robberies.

Feb 12 • 20:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Police respond to knife attack in Viby J

The police are investigating a knife attack in Viby J, Denmark, involving a suspect already wanted for previous robberies.

Feb 12 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal gang specialized in bank robbery dismantled by police planned heists in the Ribeirão Preto region

A criminal gang specializing in bank robberies was dismantled by Ribeirão Preto police, who found that the group was planning further heists in the region.

Feb 10 • 23:18 UTC

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