All articles tagged with #theft
A Washington State home burglary stole over 860 Nintendo Entertainment System cartridges that a man spent almost 40 years building, valued at $50,000–$100,000. He was three titles shy of a complete set and had hoped to pass the collection to his grandkids, but the loss may end his collecting days.
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.
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.
A Picasso etching titled 'Torero' stolen from DeLind Fine Art Appraisals in Milwaukee in 2018 was found last week by a landlord cleaning out a vacant apartment and turned over to police; the print, one of about 30 known signed works, was valued at $35,000–$50,000 at the time and may now be worth about $50,000 as investigators continue the case.
A landlord cleaning out a vacant Milwaukee apartment finds a 1949 Picasso etching titled 'Torero' that had vanished from a downtown gallery in 2018; police recovered it and returned it to its owner, with insurers now owning the piece, and the finder possibly not receiving a reward.
A U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Florida was arrested for allegedly stealing a winning Pick-4 lottery ticket mailed to a player and redeeming it for $2,600. The ticket reportedly never reached its destination, and the employee, Lakaysha Lockhart, admitted to stealing and cashing the prize. She faces charges including grand theft, dealing in stolen property, filing a false claim for payment, two counts of unlawful use of a two-way communications device, and mail theft, with investigations by the Florida Lottery and USPS OIG.
Netflix is facing a roughly $105 million federal lawsuit from Op-Fortitude after an unreleased Nicolas Cage WWII film, Fortitude, allegedly had its master copy stolen from Netflix’s LA office; the producers say the theft could derail sales to a distributor, while Netflix has claimed the incident and asked for security cooperation and has not commented on LAPD involvement; the project has no release date and no distributor attached.
A producer is suing Netflix for at least $105 million, claiming a master copy of the unreleased World War II drama Fortitude was stolen from Netflix’s Hollywood studios; the suit argues the theft destroys the film’s market value and undermines buyers’ confidence. Netflix disputes liability, says it delivered the film with safeguards, has investigated the theft and monitors piracy, and accuses the filmmakers’ lawyers of attempting to extort money and refusing to share investigation details.
Los Angeles model and influencer Adva Lavie, already facing charges for burglaries tied to dating-app encounters with wealthy men, was re-arrested on a Riverside County theft warrant after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 in luxury items from a Tesla at an Indio Airbnb in 2025 and for violating her court-ordered GPS ankle monitor, prompting a judge to hold her without bail; the new case is separate from the ongoing LA County charges, for which she has pleaded not guilty.
A copy of the unreleased World War II thriller Fortitude, featuring Nicolas Cage, was stolen from Netflix’s Los Angeles office, prompting writer-producer Simon Afram and Op-Fortitude to sue Netflix for at least $105 million. The suit argues the unencrypted master drive jeopardizes sales and distribution. Netflix says it’s not responsible for a film delivered without safeguards and notes it is investigating while monitoring piracy sites. The case highlights security and contract-risk issues surrounding screening copies and could delay negotiations, insurance, and marketing for the project.
A Utah woman, Lenita Moreno, was arrested on aggravated arson charges after allegedly starting a fire in the Relief Society room of a Kaysville LDS church the day before her planned wedding, causing about $108,000 in damage; investigators say the blaze began under a chair with items including a tampon, and prosecutors say she had stolen lighters earlier and lied about having a marriage license. She is being held without bail on aggravated arson, retail theft, and providing false information to a peace officer.
A Luxurylaunches feature recounts a decades-long pattern of pilfering aboard Air Force One by members of the White House press corps and guests, from embroidered pillowcases to engraved tumblers and gold-rimmed plates; after a 2024 inventory reporters were offered amnesty for returns but only a single item was voluntarily handed back, underscoring how exclusive presidential branding can tempt theft and shape a culture around Air Force One memorabilia.
Elaine Forbes, Sausalito's new city manager, agreed to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after misdemeanor charges tied to an early-morning marina incident in which she allegedly boarded several vessels, including a 66-foot yacht, rummaged aboard, and consumed food before law enforcement arrived. Bail was set at $50,000, and Forbes is expected to plead not guilty pending the psychiatric evaluation, with family saying she is in a mental-health crisis.
A viral video shows a woman at the Knicks ticker-tape parade stealing a limited-edition trash can; she was fired from her job (Chase confirming the termination), faces DSNY fines for littering and impeding operations, the can was returned, and replicas are being sold online.
A woman in Knicks gear dumps the contents of a Knicks-themed orange-and-blue trash can on a NYC street and walks away with the can; the promotional can was made for the Knicks championship by DSNY and Only NY, drawing online ridicule while DSNY says the act is illegal and an investigation is underway; NYPD had no comment as no complaints were reported.