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Arizona burglars steal box holding baby's ashes

An Arizona family is pleading with burglars to return a wooden music box containing the ashes of their 5-month old son.

Couple arrested after reporting stolen marijuana

A man and woman who reported to police that robbers stole their marijuana are now facing charges themselves. The 32-year-old man and 29-year-old woman told police five armed men came to their Wichita apartment late Monday night and took marijuana.

'Blair Witch' thieves prompt new signs in Md. town

The small Maryland town where "The Blair Witch Project" was set has some new welcome signs. Please don't steal them.

Urn with veteran's ashes stolen from van in DC

An urn containing the ashes of a decorated Korean War veteran has been stolen from a van the soldier's family rented to attend his burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Thieves steal popular NC road sign — again

Want to know how far it is from the eastern end of Interstate 40 in North Carolina to the western end in California? You'll have to punch it into your GPS or try MapQuest.

4-year-old RI boy's wheelchair stolen

A Rhode Island mother is asking for the person who stole her 4-year-old son's wheelchair to return it, no questions asked.

12 charged after library books worth $87K stolen

Authorities threw the book at 12 people Tuesday, accusing them of checking out pricey textbooks from a public library system outside Washington to sell for quick cash.

Authorities say man stole car to face theft charge

The California Highway Patrol say a man stole a car to make a court appearance on a previous auto theft charge.

Police sorting luggage allegedly stolen by couple

Locked safes, medical equipment and clothing piled from floor to ceiling were among the hoards of personal belongings sorted by police on Thursday after a couple was arrested on charges they stole luggage from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Police: Stolen luggage piled from floor to ceiling

Phoenix police found medicines, passports, stereo and video equipment, video games, laptop computers and even adoption paperwork in a house holding hundreds of pieces of stolen luggage.

Man gets 2 years for flying stolen plane to US

A Turkish-Canadian man was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for stealing a plane in Canada and flying over three states before landing along a dark southern Missouri highway.

Distinctive trailer gets unwanted 'piggyback' ride

The Pit and the Pigulum World Championship BBQ Team trailer has been reported stolen in Memphis. A news release from police said the black trailer with the team name and a picture of a pig painted in pink on the side disappeared from a parking lot sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Police: Mass. man killed neighbor over missing TV

Authorities say a Massachusetts man fired several shots through the front window of a neighboring home, killing an 18-year-old woman, because he thought someone living there had stolen his TV.

Georgia Shriners' mini-cars stolen from storage

Atlanta Shriners are dealing with a big loss after thieves made off with most of their mini-cars.

Caring burglar returns ashes to grieving mom

A burglar with a conscience returned a keepsake containing a boy's ashes to his Orlando mother after seeing the woman talk about it on television. The ashes were in a small vial that looks like a necklace. It, along with jewelry, money, a television and other things were swiped when Emely Santana's home was ransacked this week.

Man waiting for bus robbed of cash, chicken dinner

Transit police in Cleveland said a man waiting for a bus was attacked by four men who took money and his chicken dinner. Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority police say the 64-year-old victim was treated for minor injuries following the incident earlier this month on the city's east side. Investigators are asking for tips that will lead them to suspects.

Man who reported stolen Warhols waives insurance

A prominent art collector who reported stolen 11 original silk screen paintings by Andy Warhol has waived the insurance policy he owns to protect the art, authorities said Thursday.

China-bound ex-Ford engineer charged with stealing

An engineer copied thousands of electronic documents and stole trade secrets before quitting Ford Motor Co. for a new job in China, authorities said Thursday in announcing criminal charges.

Woman calls police to report theft of pot plants

There are limits to being a crime victim, as a woman who called Saginaw County sheriff's deputies to report the theft of marijuana found out. Detective Sgt. Randy F. Pfau said the 54-year-old woman was arrested early Sunday after reporting two men had broken into her home in Brant Township, 80 miles north-northwest of Detroit.

Former NFL star's statue returned to western NY

A pilfered half-ton chain-saw carving of former Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas has been returned to western New York.

Texas exec pleads guilty in oil smuggling scheme

The head of a San Antonio energy business on Friday became the third man in two weeks to plead guilty for his role in brokering the sale of stolen petroleum products from Mexico.

US sues to return stolen Egyptian artifact

The U.S. is taking legal steps to return a stolen 3,000-year-old sarcophagus to Egypt.

Lung stolen from Peru cadaver exhibition returned

The manager of a traveling exhibition of human cadavers says a lung stolen from the show has been returned.

Suspected wedding crashers arrested in Ind. theft

Police in southern Indiana have arrested two people suspected of crashing a wedding and taking off with a wire bird cage that held cards for the newlyweds filled with cash, checks and gift cards.

Cremated remains stolen during Fla. burglary

A Florida woman says a plastic bag that contained her uncle's cremated remains was stolen during a burglary. Denise Littler of Bradenton kept the ashes in a wooden box. She found the box after her home was burglarized Friday, but the ashes were gone.

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Man Arrested for Stealing Lexington, Kentucky Police Paddy Wagon
Source: WKYT - Home - Headlines

"Lexington police have a suspect in custody after he's accused of stealing a police vehicle."

Couple arrested after reporting theft of marijuana
Source: kansas.com

A man and woman notified police that robbers had stolen something from them at their Planeview apartment Monday night, and ended up being arrested themselves. What had been stolen? Marijuana.

Cops: Pair stole 1,000 bags at airport - News- msnbc.com
Source: msnbc.com

After Mr King was seen entering the Airport and returning with a piece of luggage, King was put under surveillance, where they later seen him return to the airport once again, grab some luggage and returned to put it in his car, Upon going to his home they found so many peices o …

Woman arrested after reporting her marijuana had been stolen
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

here are limits to being a crime victim, as a woman who called Saginaw County sheriff's deputies to report the theft of marijuana found out"

Woman Finds Stolen Bike For Sale Online
Source: thebostonchannel.com

A local woman whose bike was stolen right off her front porch found the bike for sale online when she was looking for a replacement.

Eight-year-old tries to buy candy with almost € 2,000
Source: thelocal.de

An eight-year-old boy in Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia tried to buy almost €2,000 worth of candy at a kiosk with a bundle of cash he swiped from his parents, police reported late on Tuesday.

South Florida Sees Rise in Illegal Horse Meat Market
Source: USA Today

"South Florida is seeing a jump in the horse meat market."

What a weekend...:( Glad it's over...

I had one of those weekends...or maybe one of those years.... I left work and went to complete a few errands, I replaced a few fish that had went to fishy heaven, a got a few new things for the dries area at my work...I left the store and went home...with a cold following me I m …

Daylight shrubbery - neighbour 'steals' couple's garden
Source: metro.co.uk

Part of being a good neighbour is keeping an eye on someone's house or watering the plants while they're away.

Sex toys top list of unusual items stolen by hotel guests
Source: Telegraph

Sex toys and stuffed animals were among the most unusual objects targeted by light-fingered hotel guests this year, according to research by Telegraph Travel.

Man In Stolen Miniskirt Wanted To Impress Wife
Source: wcco.com

A Minnesota man was ticketed for walking out of a store wearing a stolen miniskirt and bikini to impress his wife.

Six officers remove raging bride from dry cleaner's store
Source: thelocal.de

A bride-to-be in the Lower Saxony city of Osnabrück went berserk in a dry cleaner's shop upon discovering her wedding dress had been stolen, police confirmed on Thursday.

Jackie Kennedy Onassis Note to Ethel Kennedy
Source: AOL

I don't usually read about anything political, however this caught my attention. Maybe cause I learned so much about the Kennedy's. It's interesting because it was so personal. A lost and found letter from 1968, now that's interesting.

Woman Accused In Theme Park Ticket Scam
Source: 10news.com

Prosecutors and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department accused a woman of using the Internet to her advantage all summer by duping people into buying fake theme park tickets.

Fresno Boy inside Stolen Car during High Speed Chase
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

A quick trip to a convenience store turned into a nightmare for a Fresno couple when their pickup was stolen while their 8-year-old grandson was in the back seat.

Woman Steals Money Intended For Baby's Funeral
Source: theindychannel.com

An Indianapolis mother is pleading for help from the public to track down a woman who stole money that was intended for her terminally ill baby's funeral.

Stolen Motorcycle

DIRTBIKE STOLEN FROM REDWAY A 2004 450 HONDA DIRT BIKE WAS STOLEN LATE SEPTEMBER 4TH OR EARLY MORNING SEPTEMBER 5TH 2009 FROM THE BACK OF MY SONS TRUCK ( A GREY TOYOTA) WHILE IT WAS SITTING ON REDWAYDRIVE IN REDWAY AT 965 REDWAY DRIVE IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY.

Ronald McDonald Statue Stolen From Home For Sick Kids
Source: thedenverchannel.com

A statue of Ronald McDonald that greets sick children at the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora has been stolen.

Art stolen by Nazis turns up on TV antiques show
Source: thelocal.de

Munich police are calling for witnesses to reveal the owner of valuable 17th-century painting stolen by the Nazis that recently turned up on an antique appraisal television show.

Hot Wheels -- Top 10 stolen cars in California - latimes.com
Source: The L.A. Times

Unlike the characters in the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" played by Angelina Jolie and Nicolas Cage, most car thieves are not targeting high-end exotic vehicles.

Jeweller offered wife's stolen valuables
Source: thelocal.se

A man walked into a jeweller's shop in Falkenberg in western Sweden and wanted to sell some valuables.

What's in that cop's car? Porn and sex toys
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

First, someone steals a cop car. Then, someone who looks mighty guilty of that theft is caught speeding on I-95. And what's in the car? Porn and sex toys.

Authorities dig up Brooklyn basement in body search
Source: ABC Local Affiliates

Police and FBI agents are digging up the basement and backyard of a home in a gated community in Brooklyn Monday, looking for the body of a missing court reporter.

Police: Man Dug Up, Stole Tree From Park
Source: WFSB.com - News

- Connecticut police said they've caught the thief who stole a Japanese maple tree worth $1,000 from a Killingly park, and the evidence was extremely strong.

Longtime Member Accused Of Stealing Church Collection
Source: theindychannel.com

A longtime member of a west side Indianapolis church took off with the congregation's collection after Sunday services, the pastor said.

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