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Alleged burglar warms up bottle for crying baby

An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing. Indianapolis police arrested the suspect at Arlington High School on Tuesday after receiving a tip from a television viewer saw surveillance video on a newscast.

Ala. robbery suspect jailed minus part of his nose

A northwest Alabama man is in jail minus part of his nose, which police said was bitten off during a robbery attempt. Police said a 40-year-old man was in custody Friday after surrendering to authorities. He will be charged in what police said was a robbery attempt that occurred Monday in Tuscumbia.

NY tourist robbed inside Ritz hotel in Puerto Rico

A New York lawyer was robbed inside his room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Puerto Rico by assailants who tied him up before dawn Monday and stole $800 in cash, police said.

Woman flashes $27,000 at Mass. bar, gets robbed

Massachusetts police say they are searching for two men suspected of robbing a woman of $27,000 after she flashed the cash in a Springfield bar. Sgt. John Delaney said on Friday that the 22-year-old woman was robbed Monday night by two men wearing dark clothing and bandanas, one armed with what appeared to be a semiautomatic handgun.

W.Va. florist to robber: Give back the cash, jerk

Linda Contraguerro hopes the man who robbed her Wheeling flower shop can read, because she has a message for him. "Hey jerk, we want our money back," are the words she posted on a sign in front of Warwood Florist Creative Arts & Crafts. Police are still looking for the man who walked into the shop on Oct. 14 and pointed a gun at a cashier before making off with $150 in cash.

Not guilty plea entered for praying theft suspect

A judge has entered a not guilty plea for a man accused of robbing an Indianapolis check-cashing business after hugging and praying with a clerk.

Man jailed for one of UK's biggest cash robberies

A British man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in a robbery nearly three years ago of 53 million pounds (about $85 million).

2 suspects in custody in Swedish helicopter heist

A Swedish court ordered two suspects in last week's dramatic helicopter heist at a cash depot in Stockholm to remain in custody.

Man calls 911 to confess to Fla. robbery

Authorities in coastal Florida say a man called 911 to turn himself in about 20 minutes after robbing a Port Orange bank.

Officials: Serbs took part in Sweden chopper heist

Former Serb paramilitaries took part in last week's brazen helicopter raid of a cash depot in Stockholm, Serbian police officials said Monday.

Belgium: thieves make off with Magritte painting

Two armed robbers made off with a $1.1 million painting by Belgian surrealist Rene Magritte in a morning heist at a small museum in the Belgian capital on Thursday.

Swedish police criticized after helicopter heist

Swedish police faced stinging criticism Thursday for failing to stop helicopter-borne gunmen from pulling off a Hollywood-style heist against a cash depot while blocking an air pursuit with a fake bomb.

Pa. collar-bomb suspect ruled competent for trial

A judge says a Pennsylvania woman accused of masterminding a bizarre bank robbery that ended when a bomb strapped around a pizza deliveryman's neck exploded and killed him is competent to stand trial.

Police: Ohio robbery suspect asked victim for date

Ohio police said a suspect in a robbery was arrested when he returned to the home about two hours later to ask the victim out on a date. Police say 20-year-old Stephfon Bennett of Columbus was among three men who robbed a couple late Sunday.

Rapper gets 75 years for fatal NJ robbery

Rap artist Max B and his stepbrother have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for a deadly robbery at a northern New Jersey hotel.

Alleged robber ID'd after leaving wallet at bank

Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say they have identified a suspected bank robber using the wallet he left behind. Bethlehem police say 51-year-old Lloyd Virgil Barclay held up a KNBT branch on Wednesday morning, making off with $800. But Barclay forgot his wallet, which police say he placed on the teller's counter when he presented a note demanding money.

Man says he robbed bank to get away from wife

A central Pennsylvania man said he robbed a bank in 2007 to go to jail and get away from his overbearing wife. At a sentencing hearing Monday, 39-year-old Anthony Miller said he robbed a bank in Ephrata because he wanted to leave his then-wife but she had threatened to commit suicide if he did.

Wash. robber pleads not guilty in prison attack

A former Army Ranger who led a terrifying takeover-style bank holdup pleaded not guilty Thursday to new federal charges that he tried to kill a fellow robber behind bars because he thought the one-time colleague had ratted him out.

Teen shot by police following holdup on film set

A teenager was shot by Detroit police after a member of an advance crew for a film titled "Little Murder" was robbed at gunpoint.

Ohio driver smashes through pharmacy to get drugs

Police say a masked man drove a stolen car through the front doors of a northern Ohio clinic and down the hallway before ramming into a pharmacy desk and stealing drugs.

Police: NY man beaten in racially charged robbery

A Hispanic man told investigators he was beaten and robbed in a racially charged attack in a Long Island community where another Hispanic was killed in an alleged hate crime last fall, police said.

London police make arrest in jewelry heist

Police said Wednesday they have arrested a suspect in connection with a daring daytime heist that netted $65 million worth of jewelry from a prominent London diamond merchant last week.

Man who served time charged with robbing same bank

A Pennsylvania man who served nearly six years in prison for robbing a southern New Jersey bank was charged with robbing the same one again. The FBI, state and local police arrested 45-year-old John Millison of Drexel Hill, Pa., on Tuesday and charged him with the July 27 robbery of a PNC Bank branch in the Marmora section of Upper Township near Ocean City.

Seattle bank teller chases robber, loses job

A Seattle bank teller has lost his job because he ran down a would-be bank robber and held him until police arrived. Jim Nicholson, 30, who had worked for more than two years at a Key Bank branch near the Seattle Center, says he understands the bank's strict policy that employees comply with robbery demands and avoid confrontations.

Police: Man reluctantly robs Utah snow cone stand

Investigators said an armed man seemed reluctant, but robbed a 16-year-old girl working at a snow cone stand anyway. Salt Lake County Sheriff's Lt. Don Hutson said the man walked through the back door of the Snow Shack on Wednesday and showed that he had a gun.

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Alleged burglar warms up bottle for crying baby
Source: hosted.ap.org

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby inside the house he was allegedly robbing.

Mexican teen pleads guilty to killing U.S. Border Patrol agent
Source: The L.A. Times

A Mexican teenager pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a U.S. Border Patrol agent last summer while attempting to rob him of government property in a remote area east of San Diego, according to a plea agreement announced today.

Police warn about pregnant con artist
Source: kansas.com

Lt. Mike Hennessy said the woman, who appears to be about eight months pregnant, has been knocking on doors and telling residents that her car has broken down and that she needs to use a telephone to call for help.

Beating suspect said 'God made me hate gay people'
Source: Newsday.com

Shouting an anti-gay slur, three assailants beat a man and his cross-dressing friend before stealing $7 from one of them, Nassau County police said Thursday.

Family posts bail for man accused of ant-Christian disturbance at mall
Source: The Pleasanton Weekly

Abdul Walid Hamid pled not guilty Thursday morning to charges of battery, grand theft, exhibition of a deadly weapon and a possible hate crime.

Sword robbery brothers are jailed
Source: BBC News

Two brothers who carried out a violent robbery at a Neath post office have been jailed at Swansea Crown Court. Ryad and Richard Morgan, 28 and 25, wore black balaclavas and went armed with a Samurai sword and a starting pistol to the Briton Ferry branch.

Man Survives Brutal Hammer Attack
Source: WLKY.com

SELLERSBURG, Ind. -- A 56-year-old man, brutally assaulted with a hammer, lived to tell the story. Meanwhile, police are searching for the man they said is still in the area and still dangerous.

Vagabondish Citizen of the Week, Dead Giveaway Edition
Source: vagabondish.com

This week's candidates: the Belgium one-legged man who stole a single shoe, the central Pennsylvania pothead with weed stuck to his head, the masked Iowa duo with permanent marker disguises, and the South Dakota bank thief who listed "robbery" as his official occupation.

Truck Carrying H1N1 Vaccines Stolen From Clinic
Source: WISN.com

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested a man accused of stealing a truck carrying 900 doses of swine flu vaccine. The suspect is a 38-year-old man with a criminal record. Police are looking for two other men who were seen in the vehicle with him.

Wrong Turn Foils Carefully Planned Bank Heist
Source: WLKY.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Louisville man has pleaded guilty to robbing a rural Indiana bank at gunpoint, and police say he could have pulled it off if not for a minor mistake.

Michigan man can sue store he robbed
Source: uppermichigansource.com

A Michigan judge says a man who claims he was chased, shot and beaten by workers at a store he'd just robbed, can sue the men, but only if he comes up with $10,000 within two weeks. Scott T.

Judge: Mich. man can sue store he robbed
Source: The Boston Herald

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. — A Michigan judge says a man who claims he was chased, shot and beaten by workers at a store he'd just robbed can sue the men. But only if he comes up with $10,000 within two weeks.

Man Throws Feces In Courtroom
Source: The Boston Globe

SAN DIEGO—A man who sneaked a bag of his feces into a San Diego courtroom during his home-invasion robbery trial, smeared it on his lawyer and threw it at jurors has been sentenced to 31 years in prison.

Police: McDonalds Donation Box Ripped Off
Source: WPTZ.COM

ENOSBURG, Vt. -- Police said a surveillance camera caught a mother and daughter from Franklin County stealing a donation box from the drive-through window of an Enosburg McDonald's.

Bank Robber Only Seeks $100 -- Then Waits Until Police Arrive
Source: adn.com: Alaska

Timmy Lee Porter's robbery of an Anchorage, Alaska bank was unusual.

Man who listed 'robbery' as occupation sentenced
Source: Yahoo! News

A 60-year-old Rapid City man has been sentenced to four years in prison for robbing a bank in the city. Police said Lonnie Pannell walked into the downtown Dakotah Bank on Feb. 5 without a weapon and demanded money. He got away with about $2,800.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Robbed In San Francisco
Source: KCRA.COM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson said someone robbed him on the streets of San Francisco over the weekend.

Police Charge Man With Kidnapping, Raping Fla. Woman - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

this woman was minding her own business, when this scum approached her wanting to commit a robbery. since she didn't have any, he decided to rape her instead.

Bank robbery foiled by penmanship
Source: KPTV-TV

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- Police say a bank robbery attempt in Hillsboro failed after a teller told the woman who handed her a threatening note that she couldn't read the handwriting.

Forensics lead to arrest of man for robbery, sexual battery at the University of Florida
Source: gainesvile.com

Forensic evidence discovered on a car led police within 15 hours to a man accused of robbing two University of Florida students and then sexually battering one of the women early Wednesday.

Man arrested after trying to rob undercover Columbia police officer
Source: Columbia Missourian stories

A man was arrested Monday night after police said he tried to rob a Columbia police officer.

Value Of Stolen Art Collection Could Reach $80 Million
Source: KSBW.COM

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- A ransom note has been found in connection with a collection of art worth as much as $80 million that was stolen from a Pebble Beach home last week.

Doc charged of letting patient die to steal Rolex
Source: KCRA.COM

STOCKTON, Calif. -- A traveling doctor is facing a grand theft charge on allegations that he let a man die so he could steal his Rolex watch.

$1M Reward Offered For Stolen Artwork
Source: KSBW.COM

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- A $1 million reward has been offered for the return of artwork stolen from a Pebble Beach home on Friday.

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