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Pabst Offers Reward for Return of 40,000 Pounds of Stolen Beer in California
BusinessThe Guardianfortunehotnews+1myjoyonline7h ago4 sources

Pabst Offers Reward for Return of 40,000 Pounds of Stolen Beer in California

Pabst Brewing has offered a reward and a “no questions asked” deal for the safe return of approximately 40,000 pounds of beer stolen from a California warehouse. Despite the company’s offer, state prosecutors have confirmed they will still pursue criminal charges against those responsible.

Austria museum heist: Thieves snatch diamond necklace
WorldDWiefimeridaarab-news3d ago3 sources

Austria museum heist: Thieves snatch diamond necklace

The stolen necklace, studded with 673 precious stones, belonged to Egypt's Queen Nazli. It was being displayed as part of the museum's exhibition for designs by France's Van Cleef and Arpels.

Thieves Steal Rare Bronze Age Gold Artifacts From Spanish Museum in Minutes
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Thieves Steal Rare Bronze Age Gold Artifacts From Spanish Museum in Minutes

Armed thieves breached the Villena Archaeological Museum in Spain and made off with a significant collection of Bronze Age gold artifacts in less than four minutes. Spanish investigators have launched an urgent probe to recover the historically priceless hoard before it can be smuggled out of the country.

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Son Alone on Mount Fuji to Continue Hike
WorldBBCThe Guardianyle-uutiset+31nosder-spiegelle-figarotelexvgel-mundodelodigi24+23 more9d ago34 sources

Father Leaves 7-Year-Old Son Alone on Mount Fuji to Continue Hike

A father reportedly left his 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji after the boy became tired during their ascent. The father continued his hike to the summit, leaving the child unattended for hours.

Art Thieves and the 7 Billion Euro Business
Businessla-repubblica14d ago

Art Thieves and the 7 Billion Euro Business

Behind the thefts of priceless artworks, often private collectors are involved, fueling a 7 billion euro illicit trade. The article notes that the thieves often operate outside established rules.

Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum
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Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Four priceless Renaissance paintings by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily during an Italian national holiday. Thieves bypassed alarm systems to carry out the heist.

Man Convicted for Supermarket Safe Thefts
Worldberlingske17d ago

Man Convicted for Supermarket Safe Thefts

A man has been convicted for stealing from safes in three supermarkets, with police stating that two thieves posed as employees from the cash management company Nokas to carry out the thefts.

Ghanaian Citizens Decry Corruption and Oppression
Worldmyjoyonline18d ago

Ghanaian Citizens Decry Corruption and Oppression

An article from Ghana highlights public frustration over perceived corruption and oppression by officials, described as 'thieves in 3-piece' who are protected by the Constitution, urging citizens to resist.

Wood Thieves Caught by Camera Trap in Polish Forest
Businesstvn2421d ago

Wood Thieves Caught by Camera Trap in Polish Forest

Wood has repeatedly been stolen from a private forest in Czerwin municipality, Mazowieckie, prompting the owner to install a camera trap that caught the thieves in the act. Police identified a couple of suspects thanks to the photos.

Jewelry Store Robbed Near Plaza Mayor in Madrid
Worldel-mundo22d ago

Jewelry Store Robbed Near Plaza Mayor in Madrid

A new robbery occurred at a jewelry store next to Madrid's Plaza Mayor, where thieves gained entry by making a hole in the ceiling, though police sources indicate nothing of value was stolen.

Grave Thefts Plague German Cemeteries
Culturefaz25d ago

Grave Thefts Plague German Cemeteries

Thieves are targeting graves in hard-to-see sections of cemeteries in Germany, stealing items like angels, vases, and crosses. This causes significant emotional distress to the bereaved, beyond the material damage.

Thieves Steal Guests' Phones During Peller's Wedding
Culturepunch-ngvanguard-ng28d ago2 sources

Thieves Steal Guests' Phones During Peller's Wedding

Nigerian TikToker Peller reported that hoodlums stole guests' phones during his wedding ceremony. He and Javis later addressed critics of their wedding, urging them to 'go and make it' themselves.

Thieves Steal Historic Diamond Necklace From Vienna Museum
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Thieves Steal Historic Diamond Necklace From Vienna Museum

Armed thieves purchased tickets and smashed a display case to steal a multimillion-dollar diamond necklace belonging to Egypt’s former Queen Nazli from a Vienna museum in broad daylight. The heist at the MAK museum resulted in the loss of a 673-diamond piece valued at over $4 million.

Professional Thieves Steal 3,000-Year-Old Gold Treasure From Spanish Museum
Worldfazvgdelo3d ago3 sources

Professional Thieves Steal 3,000-Year-Old Gold Treasure From Spanish Museum

Armed professionals executed a swift four-minute heist at a Spanish museum, making off with a valuable collection of Bronze Age gold artifacts dating back three millennia. Authorities have launched an investigation into the coordinated robbery, which targeted high-value antiquities including ceremonial rings.

Spectacular Art Heists: Perpetrators Caught But Loot Often Lost
Worlddie-presse3d ago

Spectacular Art Heists: Perpetrators Caught But Loot Often Lost

Recent coverage examines high-profile museum thefts worldwide, noting that while thieves are frequently apprehended, the stolen artworks remain largely unrecovered. The pieces highlight enduring challenges in art restitution and international law enforcement cooperation.

Colombia's State Oil Company Faces Massive Oil Theft
WorldColombia Reports7d ago

Colombia's State Oil Company Faces Massive Oil Theft

President Abelardo de la Espriella claims that oil thieves in northern Colombia are stealing at least 123,700 barrels of gasoline, diesel, and naphtha monthly from the state oil company. The theft of refined oil products, whether imported or produced domestically, represents a significant economic loss.

Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum
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Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Four 'priceless' Renaissance paintings by master Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily, Italy. The heist occurred during local festivities, which may have provided a distraction for the thieves.

Car Theft Trick Involving Bottle in Wheel
Worldiefimerida15d ago

Car Theft Trick Involving Bottle in Wheel

A seemingly minor detail, finding a plastic bottle wedged next to a car wheel, is a trick used by thieves to steal vehicles in seconds. It's important to know how to react to this method.

Car Parts Thefts on the Rise in Lithuania
Businessdelfi-lt28d ago

Car Parts Thefts on the Rise in Lithuania

Thieves in Lithuania are increasingly targeting specific car parts, such as catalytic converters and headlights, which can be easily resold, leading to thousands in damages for vehicle owners despite the car itself remaining in place.

Ogun Police Arrest Cattle Thieves, Foil Abduction Attempt
Worldpunch-ngvanguard-ng1mo ago2 sources

Ogun Police Arrest Cattle Thieves, Foil Abduction Attempt

Police in Ogun State arrested two individuals suspected of cattle theft and successfully thwarted an attempted abduction. The arrests and rescue operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.

Manhunt for Diamond Heist
Worldvg1d ago

Manhunt for Diamond Heist

In broad daylight, thieves struck the museum in Vienna. They made off with a jewel worth more than 40 million kroner.

€80 Million Art Heist Rocks Sicilian Museum
Worldnewsbeast1d ago

€80 Million Art Heist Rocks Sicilian Museum

Thieves stole four Renaissance masterpieces attributed to Antonello da Messina from the Accascina Regional Museum in Messina, marking one of Italy's most significant art thefts in recent years.

Thieves steal optical fiber cables from Greek Air Force base
Worldiefimeridanaftemporikinewsbeast2d ago3 sources

Thieves steal optical fiber cables from Greek Air Force base

Unknown perpetrators breached facilities at the Hellenic Air Force base in Elliniko and stole valuable optical fiber cables. Military investigators are currently examining the security breach and assessing the operational impact of the theft.

Deadly Flash Floods Across Nepal and Tibet Leave Thousands Missing and Trigger Aid Appeals
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Deadly Flash Floods Across Nepal and Tibet Leave Thousands Missing and Trigger Aid Appeals

Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial melt have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, killing over 600 people and leaving nearly 3,000 unaccounted for. As rescue operations face delays due to worsening weather, both regional authorities and international partners are mobilizing billions in reconstruction funds and technical assistance.

Europol Warns of Rising Violence in European Museum Heists
WorldThe Guardianyle-uutisetsvenska-dagbladet+11der-standardel-mundoaktualne-czdigi24The Independentn1-serbiahotnewsdanas+3 more6d ago14 sources

Europol Warns of Rising Violence in European Museum Heists

Europol has issued a warning that museum robberies across Europe are becoming increasingly violent, with thieves often recruited through social media and employing more aggressive tactics including the use of weapons. The agency highlighted a shift in strategy by art thieves, noting a rise in the use of axes, sledgehammers, and firearms during heists.

Keyless Car Entry Systems Vulnerable to Theft
Technologyklix-ba11d ago

Keyless Car Entry Systems Vulnerable to Theft

Hands-free car access, while convenient, remains vulnerable in many vehicles, allowing thieves to extend key signals to unlock and steal cars. Only a few models offer robust protection against such relay attacks.

Historic Taxiarches Monastery Burgled in Serifos
Culturenewsbeast12d ago

Historic Taxiarches Monastery Burgled in Serifos

The historic Taxiarches Monastery in Serifos was burgled by three perpetrators who managed to steal dozens of valuable votive offerings in just 90 seconds. The thieves quickly disappeared after the swift break-in.

Car Part Thefts on the Rise in Europe
Worldiefimerida14d ago

Car Part Thefts on the Rise in Europe

Car thefts across Europe have significantly increased in recent years, with thieves now targeting specific valuable car parts that can be removed in seconds.

Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum
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Four Renaissance Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum

Four Renaissance artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily, during a holiday. The valuable paintings, over five centuries old, were taken in a nighttime heist.

Honeytrap Thieves Jailed for Killing Drugged Men
WorldBBCYahoo18d ago2 sources

Honeytrap Thieves Jailed for Killing Drugged Men

A group of 'honeytrap' thieves has been jailed for killing men they had drugged as part of their scheme. The individuals were found guilty of the deaths that resulted from their criminal activities.

Over 20 Tons of Copper Disappear in Luxembourg
Businessluxemburger-wort1mo ago

Over 20 Tons of Copper Disappear in Luxembourg

More than 20 tons of copper have disappeared in Luxembourg over eleven days, highlighting the high value and demand that makes copper attractive to thieves and susceptible to vanishing in the legal recycling market.