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Masked burglars stole Biles' Porsche in Chicago, prompting security upgrades
us-news18 days ago

Masked burglars stole Biles' Porsche in Chicago, prompting security upgrades

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles says three masked men burglarized her Chicago home and stole her Porsche GTS. Though her old car was recovered, she and husband Jonathan Owens bought a new one and added a Dobermann Pinscher for security; Chicago police could not provide an incident report. The story also notes a wider pattern of athlete home robberies in recent years.

Golden Retriever Turns Break-In Into Playtime in San Diego Home
crime22 days ago

Golden Retriever Turns Break-In Into Playtime in San Diego Home

A San Diego couple returning from a trip watched through their Ring security cameras as a burglar climbed into their Sherman Heights home, ate from the fridge, and even took a nap, while Nash, the couple’s 4-year-old golden retriever, repeatedly brought him toys to play with. Nothing was stolen, the intruder John Cline was arrested on suspicion of first-degree burglary after police used live footage and a drone search, and the encounter video went viral.

Mount Washington Burglary Targets Steelers Rookie’s Home, $150K in Luxury Goods Stolen
crime1 month ago

Mount Washington Burglary Targets Steelers Rookie’s Home, $150K in Luxury Goods Stolen

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor’s Mount Washington home was burglarized on Aug. 26, with more than $150,000 in high-end items like jewelry and designer handbags stolen. A rock was thrown through a boarded-up window, and investigators believe the break-in happened between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Police are seeking surveillance footage; no charges have been filed, and Steelers officials did not comment as the investigation continues.

Philly man arrested in Barkley home break-in tied to multi-county jewelry thefts
crime1 month ago

Philly man arrested in Barkley home break-in tied to multi-county jewelry thefts

A 24-year-old Philadelphia man, Jabir Parker, was arrested in connection with the attempted break-in of Saquon Barkley’s Chester County home and two earlier jewelry thefts in Bryn Mawr and Wynnewood. Prosecutors say Parker burglarized Bryn Mawr on June 22 (12 pieces worth about $106,700) and Wynnewood on July 5 (28 pieces worth over $687,000), and then attempted to break into Barkley’s Malvern home on July 18 while Barkley and his family were inside. Investigators used geo-fencing, a nanny-cam recording, and a getaway-driver link to identify Parker, who was arrested September 1 with help from multiple agencies. He faces multiple felonies including burglary and conspiracy; bail is $1 million with a Sept. 10 court date. Authorities are asking for information on the getaway driver and the whereabouts of the stolen jewelry.

Empire State climbers’ viral engagement ends in courtroom kiss
us-news1 month ago

Empire State climbers’ viral engagement ends in courtroom kiss

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known for extreme climbing stunts, scaled the Empire State Building to propose on the peak and shared a kiss as news helicopters circled; they appeared in a New York court facing charges including reckless endangerment, burglary and criminal mischief, defended their actions as art, and a further hearing was set for September 29.

Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home burglarized during camp, $300K in valuables taken
us-news1 month ago

Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home burglarized during camp, $300K in valuables taken

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home was burglarized in late July while he was at training camp in California, with more than $300,000 in property stolen. Police say a single intruder used a broken window to enter and exit, taking several high-end items. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities note this as part of a broader pattern of brazen burglaries targeting affluent athletes.

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Victimized in Home Burglary While at Camp
sports1 month ago

Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Victimized in Home Burglary While at Camp

The Fairview home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was burglarized on July 30 while he was at training camp in Oxnard, California, with more than $300,000 in property—four luxury bags—stolen after a broken window was noticed; police say there are no suspects and the investigation is ongoing. This marks the second known Cowboys player burglary in three years, amid a string of NFL player property crimes.

Cobb burglar tied to murder case, linked to Greg Biffle’s plane-crash home burglary
crime1 month ago

Cobb burglar tied to murder case, linked to Greg Biffle’s plane-crash home burglary

Terrell Williams, 44, is accused of breaking into a Cobb County home after a murder and later breaking into the home of NASCAR champion Greg Biffle; NC investigators say items from Biffle’s burglary were found at Williams’s home, and extradition is being sought to face 12 charges in North Carolina related to the Biffle case and a separate 2019 burglary.

sports1 month ago

Suspect charged in break-in at Greg Biffle's Mooresville home

Investigators say Terrell Williams forced his way into Greg Biffle’s Mooresville home, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in cash, two Glock handguns, and NASCAR memorabilia; Williams spent hours inside and knew where surveillance cameras were located. The burglary occurred in early January, weeks after the Biffle family was killed in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport.

Georgia suspect tied to break-in at Greg Biffle’s home after fatal plane crash
crime1 month ago

Georgia suspect tied to break-in at Greg Biffle’s home after fatal plane crash

Terrell Williams, 44, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, has been charged with second-degree burglary in Iredell County for allegedly burglarizing the home of late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle after a December plane crash. Detectives linked Williams to the break-in through video, cellphone data and recovered stolen property, including about $30,000 in cash and NASCAR memorabilia. Williams also faces related charges from a Cobb County case, and authorities are pursuing extradition to North Carolina. The investigation notes a separate nationwide fraud probe involving Biffle’s inner circle, though no charges have been announced in that matter; stolen items were returned to the Biffle family."