Man Took Coronavirus Aid and Bought a Lamborghini

Under the coronavirus stimulus program, David T. Hines submitted an application for the federal Paycheck Protection Program, claiming to operate four ...

The Rich Steal More Than the Poor

Evidence suggests that the rich steal more than the poor. Although shoplifting transcends categories, the rich actually do steal more than the poor. The ...

Woman Arrested for Stealing Her Gun During Trial

For some people in certain moments, the popular axiom should be amended: if at first you don’t succeed, stop before you make the situation worse. ...

Suspected Car Thieves Leave Selfies Behind in Vehicle

Joe Williams was grateful to find that the vehicle he reported stolen had been recovered. But the car thieves left behind several oddities along with ...

The Man Who Robs Art Museums

Stephane Breitwieser is “perhaps the most prolific art thief in history,” said Michael Finkel in GQ. The Frenchman has robbed more than $1.4 ...

Hospice Nuns’ Gifts Stolen; Thief Changes Mind

For the nuns of the Little Sisters of the Poor, kindness is a discipline that is its own reward. But occasionally, their acts of kindness yield more tangible ...

Fake Minister Performs Identity Theft on Wedding Party

If a high-profile pastor officiating a wedding upstages the bride and groom, people might refer to that as “stealing the show.” One officiant ...

Family Nose Swiped from Front Porch

When most people complain of a running nose, they don’t expect it to go missing. Delia Albert, however, is not most people.

Albert and her family ...

Red Sauce on Suspect's Face Leads to Arrest

Police cited an obvious, telltale clue in the arrest of a Pennsylvania man for theft-red sauce, smeared all over his face and clothing.

Law enforcement ...

German Police Hunt for Chocolate Thieves

"Anyone offered large quantities [of chocolate] via unconventional channels should report it to the police immediately." That's a real statement given ...