All articles tagged with #theft
A historic bust of Robert F. Kennedy, which remained at the site of the demolished RFK Memorial Stadium, has been reported stolen. The statue went missing between September 15 and October 1, 2026, while the pedestal was left behind and placed in storage. No suspects have been identified, and the theft occurred as the Washington Commanders prepare to build a new stadium on the same 180-acre site.
A 37-year-old barber in Lewisville, Texas, returned $128,514 in cash found on top of a Bank of America ATM. Police confirmed the money was accidentally left by a Brinks technician during servicing. The man attempted to return the funds to a nearby Chick-fil-A before calling 911. All cash and 19 checks were recovered intact, and the man declined public recognition or a reward.
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles revealed on TikTok that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS from her Chicago home during her final months there. The vehicle was recovered, but Biles and her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, purchased a replacement. The incident prompted the couple to acquire a Dobermann Pinscher for security. Biles described the event as 'insanity' and noted it was not the first time the couple had been targeted by theft, citing a prior attempted robbery of Owens in Milan.
Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested in Monticello, Minnesota after allegedly stealing two battery packs worth about $580; her mugshot quickly drew online attention for an uncanny resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, prompting memes and jokes as users mistook her for the superstar before she was released the next day. Quast has prior offenses, including drug possession and DWI, according to arrest records.
A journalist’s camera and gear were stolen at a Shoreditch pub in broad daylight, with security footage showing two suspects. A CAD-location error led the Metropolitan Police to redirect the report to the City of London Police, delaying potential leads and the investigation. The Met apologized, saying steps have been taken to prevent a repeat, and the case remains under inquiry.
France and other European museums faced a summer spike in burglaries, with criminals targeting gold, gems, coins, and antiques that can be melted down or sold. A record 10 museum burglaries this summer included eight incidents involving jewelry or easily meltable items, including a July 5 theft at the Lalique Museum and a necklace stolen in Châtillon-sur-Seine. The incidents underscore evolving thief tactics and uplifted security costs as museums seek funding amid tight budgets; private donations and new programs, like a foundation-backed pass to access hundreds of museums, are being pursued. Officials warn that museum security is often viewed as weaker than jewelry-store protections, prompting calls for greater investment and vigilance across institutions.
Gamescom admitted its initial response to the thefts of indie developers’ hardware at the Cologne event did not show enough empathy, and announced a post-event security review, a roundtable with indie booth organizers, and a push for exhibitors to report incidents to authorities; the industry has responded with support and aid offers from studios like CD Projekt Red.
Gamescom apologized for victim-blaming indie developers after laptops were stolen at the event, recognizing the cost to those affected and the justified backlash. The organizers said they should have spoken differently, pledged to listen to exhibitors, and announced a roundtable with indie exhibitors to develop concrete security measures for next year.
British police are investigating the theft of around 70,000 pints of Guinness stout; no suspects have been announced and investigators are appealing for information to help locate the beer.
A coordinated dawn raid on Villena’s Treasure of Villena in Spain stole most of the Bronze Age gold hoard from the MUVI museum and a nearby sports center, possibly using the alarm as a distraction, while a rusty meteoritic iron bangle—one of two such artifacts—was left behind along with three silver vessels; the hollow gold-decorated hemisphere was taken, underscoring an apparent motive to profit from gold over heritage. Investigators are reviewing security footage as researchers pursue noninvasive tests to confirm the meteoritic iron’s origin, warning that melting or destroying pieces could erase irreplaceable scientific knowledge despite the potential for recovery.
Authorities are investigating a series of thefts of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at a Southern California warehouse, reviewing surveillance footage and pursuing leads as they search for suspects.
In broad daylight at Vienna’s MAK museum, thieves used a hammer to smash a display case and stole a 200-carat platinum necklace encrusted with 673 diamonds that belonged to Queen Nazli of Egypt (valued around $4.3 million when sold in 2015). Experts say it’s unlikely the criminals can fetch that price intact, and may dismantle the piece to sell the diamonds individually, eroding its provenance. Police released descriptions of two slim men with dark hair and short beards after surveillance cameras captured the robbery. The incident underscores rising concerns about museum security and high-profile jewel heists.
A Lincoln USPS employee was arrested after a package containing six high-value sports cards valued at about $46,000 went missing from the Seventh and R Streets post office; one of the cards was later posted for sale on Facebook, leading investigators to arrest Trenton Bogenreif, 30, on suspicion of theft by unlawful taking of $5,000 or more.
Reports of equipment theft from solo developers at Gamescom in Cologne have sparked backlash over on-site security, with attendees accusing guards of complacency. Gamescom’s event team published a lengthy security update detailing measures (uniformed guards, optional stand security, insurance requirements) and noting that police investigations are underway, while stressing that incidents are rare at a large event. The response has drawn mixed reactions, with some attendees calling for constant patrols and improvements, and others praising certain staff efforts.
Several exhibitors at Gamescom in Cologne reported overnight thefts of laptops and other demo gear, affecting indie developers such as Mimic’s Ryan Laley and companies including iam8bit, Tessera Studios, and Ukiyo Studios. Stolen items ranged from laptops to a Steam Deck, risking unfinished builds and sensitive data. CD Projekt Red offered support to Laley, and Gamescom said security measures are in place with investigations underway alongside police.