Theft

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says

Over the last two years, art thieves have shifted their attention to precious metals, jewels, and cultural artifacts that offer greater profits, the EU's law enforcement agency said in a report.

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.
An Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative

Tel Aviv man arrested over alleged theft from home evacuated after Iranian missile strike

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

Mia Ventura attends Teatro Live Powered By Lemon Soda Music at AVALON Hollywood on January 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Israeli OnlyFans model Adva Lavie denied bail in Los Angeles after removing ankle monitor


Israel Police detain local authority head, senior officials over alleged wartime donations fraud

According to police, an undercover investigation into alleged diversion of wartime donations led to searches at homes and offices and to the detainees being taken for questioning.

Headquarters of Lahav 433 – The National Crime Unit in Lod, pictured August 6, 2025.

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute

The German Shepherds, valued at $2,300 each, were brought out of the Lilongwe palace beginning three days after the election and finishing only the day before Mutharika’s inauguration on October 5.

Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.

Israeli Police arrests five suspects over NIS 500,000 theft in Or Yehuda, near Tel Aviv - report

Investigators from the Mesubim police station received a complaint regarding a break-in incident to a parked vehicle, from which around $100,000 and about NIS 180,000 in cash were allegedly stolen.

Vehicle break-in illustration to represent Or Yehuda theft on January 18.

Police recover IDF reservist’s car packed with military equipment

The vehicle contained a combat vest, several magazines, handgun holsters, and various tactical gear and personal items. 

Police arrest suspect accused of stealing a vehicle containing military equipment in the West Bank on January 6, 2026.

Mentally ill man steals car with infant in back seat at Hadera hospital, baby returned unharmed

Security alerted police, who arrived quickly, arrested the suspect, and returned the infant to the family unharmed.

The Hillel Yaffe hospital in Hadera.

Tomb raiders: Italy busts massive archaeological looting ring, recovers 10,000 artifacts

Officers seized around 10,000 archaeological artifacts, including 7,000 coins issued by various Greek city-states that existed on Sicily in ancient times.

Roman Empire ruins, Rome, Italy.

Man arrested after allegedly robbing liquor store with ‘old timey musket’

The firearm is likely from the mid-1800s and is a single-shot percussion derringer, often known as a "Muff Pistol" or "Pocket Pistol."

Dyllon Redfern, 24, was arrested after allegedly using an antique gun to rob a liquor store on Saturday

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone'

"I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said.

Smashed glass in Bar Kupershtein's vehicle, December 7, 2025.

Man charged with theft after swallowing 007 special edition $19k Fabergé pendant from store

Police confirmed the object, valued at $19,200, has ‘not yet been recovered’ from the man.

007 limited edition James Bond Fabergé egg.

Over 20,000 rounds of German military ammunition, stolen in overnight shipping heist

Several crates containing approximately 10,000 rounds of live pistol ammunition, 9,900 blank rounds of assault rifle ammunition, and an unspecified amount of smoke grenades were stolen.

Recruits attend live-fire training at the Reconnaissance Battalion during a media day, as the German army showcases its new six-month basic training program designed to prepare soldiers for homeland defense and NATO operations, in Ahlen, Germany, November 13, 2025