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Three men have been charged in connection with a series of break-ins in Edmonton utilizing stolen rescue tools, including the Jaws of Life.

Businessman Sirval Wandermurem Ferreira Neto has been arrested in Teresina, Brazil, suspected of being a key player in a criminal group involved in cargo thefts, including a recent R$ 1 million whiskey heist.

Last year, Latvia saw a slight increase in the number of criminal offenses, particularly petty thefts, according to police data.

The article outlines the investigation into the 'Million Gang', revealing the internal communication and logistics behind their break-ins and thefts in San Isidro, Argentina.

In Latvia, the State Police Chief, Armands Ruks, has suggested a discussion on addressing minor thefts through administrative rather than criminal proceedings as theft numbers continue to rise.

A businessman suspected of leading cargo thefts in Piauí and neighboring states has been arrested in Teresina.

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

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

Munich police have recently arrested a driver of a stolen motorhome that was being tracked after a series of thefts in the city, believed to be perpetrated by an organized gang.

The Civil Police of São Paulo launched an operation aimed at dismantling a gang known for stealing high-displacement motorcycles, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

Laurence des Cars, the first female president of the Louvre Museum, has resigned following recent jewelry thefts to facilitate a fresh direction for the institution.

In response to increasing thefts, France is exploring AI technologies to enhance security measures, including license plate reading and smarter surveillance cameras.

Retailers in the UK are locking chocolate in plastic boxes in response to a rise in thefts linked to organized crime.

The Rio de Janeiro Military Police conducted an operation aimed at combating criminal factions and vehicle thefts in the North Zone area.

A 32-year-old woman in Finland has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison for committing multiple frauds and thefts as a beauty industry impersonator.

São Paulo experienced a 16% decrease in cell phone thefts during the 2026 Carnival compared to the previous year, with a total of 2,088 incidents recorded.

Lithuanian police report a 9% decrease in registered criminal offenses in the past year, primarily due to a reduction in thefts and domestic violence incidents.

An interstate thief involved in multiple bike thefts was arrested in Saharanpur, with three stolen bikes recovered by the police.

UK MPs are pushing for mandatory kill switches on stolen phones to prevent thefts and incapacitate stolen devices.

A couple was arrested in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on suspicion of being part of a gang responsible for residential burglaries while traveling with their two young children.

Police arrested three thieves suspected of a series of catalytic converter thefts in Uusimaa.

S-market in Jyväskylä is implementing strict measures in response to a rise in thefts by young people, particularly concerning self-service checkouts.

A man in his 60s has been arrested in Troms, Norway, under an international warrant following a six-year prison sentence in Ukraine for multiple thefts and violence.

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

A 26-year-old man was caught stealing engine oil at a gas station in Central de Minas and confessed to committing multiple thefts shortly beforehand.

The new South African video game 'Relooted' involves players stealing from Western museums to return African artifacts to their countries of origin, sparking discussions about art repatriation.

A repeat offender was found to be sustaining himself through thefts in Olomouc.

Two men suspected of burglary and theft in Juruti, Brazil, were arrested by the police after a midnight incident involving the theft of food, personal items, and work equipment.

In Vilnius, two thefts were reported involving money stolen from a safe and construction tools taken from a site.

Cargo theft remains one of the primary risks for the logistics sector in Mexico, with 10 states accounting for 82% of incidents in 2025.

A criminal network involved in thefts and illegal drug trafficking in Athens has been dismantled following a police operation, leading to one arrest.

A trio involved in numerous catalytic converter thefts in Southern Finland has been apprehended by the police, who were tipped off by the public.

Undercover police have arrested several cell phone thieves during the ongoing carnival in Brazil as reports of thefts have surged.

A member of a gang involved in cell phone thefts in Buenos Aires remains in prison after a judge denied her request for release, following an investigation sparked by journalist Gabriel Levinas.

A thief was recorded stealing a pet budgie from a tyre shop in Prescot, Merseyside, igniting discussions on bizarre thefts.

A man in Brazil was arrested for pretending to be wheelchair-bound to commit thefts, specifically after attempting to steal copper wires from a residence in Governador Valadares.

The Metropolitan police in London are utilizing drones and ebikes in their efforts to combat youth-driven smartphone thefts, which have become increasingly organized and incentivized through social media.

Fraud is set to become the most common crime in Sweden as the number of thefts has significantly decreased over the past 20 years due to fewer easily stealable items and new police measures against organized crime.

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.

Brazilian police disguised as characters from the show 'Chaves' arrested five suspects at a Carnival block in São Paulo, focusing on preventing thefts and drug-related crimes.

Ex-director Luiz Armando Bagolin claims that negligence has led to significant thefts at the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo, while the city's Culture Secretary denies any management failures.

A 30-year-old man was arrested for his involvement in three motorcycle thefts that occurred in Southern Piauí over a span of 12 hours, allegedly linked to a criminal organization from Ceará.

A 40-year-old man in Regina faces 31 charges related to numerous retail thefts and a robbery involving liquor stores over the past year.

A Slovak fugitive was arrested at the Winter Olympics in Milan after being a wanted criminal for 16 years due to thefts committed in 2010.

The police in Alytus, Lithuania, are seeking public assistance to identify a man they believe may have significant information related to a series of diesel thefts.

The police in the capital region responded to multiple incidents including assaults, thefts, and drug-related crimes in recent days.

A gang involved in a series ofqualified thefts in Bahia was dismantled by the Federal Highway Police, recovering stolen electronics and cash.

Authorities in Salgueiro, Brazil, are investigating a series of thefts involving air conditioner condensers from a municipal building.

A criminal organization involved in home and vehicle burglaries across Greece has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of 12 individuals.

Fuel thefts are a persistent issue for entrepreneurs at logging sites in Finland, even during winter.