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NEWSWoman Was Hired As Bookkeeper For A Family Business. She Then Wrote Herself Checks Totaling At Least $29 Million.
A woman pleaded guilty to an embezzling scheme that lined her pocket with tens of millions of dollars from her employer, federal prosecutors in Texas said. NEWSSuspect Boosted Toys For Tot Donation Box, Claimed He Needed Money For Diapers: Report
A suspect in Florida is accused of stealing a Toys for Tots donation box, according to a report. The man said he needed the money to buy diapers. NEWSTennessee Man Allegedly Was Part Of Group That Stole Over 4,000 Gallons Of Diesel From Gas Station, Cops Say
A Tennessee man was arrested in connection with the large-scale theft of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel from a gas station, authorities said. NEWSA Victim Saw His Stolen Goods For Sale On Facebook, Then He Helped Police Set Up A Sting Operation: Report
A victim saw his stolen bike rack for sale on Facebook Marketplace and then helped police set up a sting operation. One person was arrested and charged. NEWSWoman Accused Of Stealing Christmas Ornaments, Crosses From Church — All With A Child In Tow
A South Carolina woman is accused of breaking into churches and stealing Christmas ornaments and crosses. Police said she also had a kid with her. NEWSAuthorities Arrest Alleged Armed Robber Accused Of Killing Woman For Her Mercedes Benz In October, Cops Say
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a North Carolina woman for her Mercedes Benz and jewelry months ago has been taken into custody, according to authorities. NEWSWoman Accused Of Boosting More Than 100K From Parked Armored Truck In Chicago
A woman in Chicago is accused of stealing a bag of money from an armored truck in Chicago. Police said it had more than $100,000 inside of it. NEWSShe Allegedly Tried To Steal Items From A Motel. When Two Men Tried To Stop Her, One Ended Up Dead.
A woman said she tried to steal items from an N.M. motel and when two men tried to stop her, one was shot dead, police said. Now, she faces a murder charge. NEWSOwner Of Georgia Beauty Store Gunned Down In Robbery, Suspect Arrested The Next Day
The owner of a beauty store in Georgia was shot and killed during an apparent robbery, police said. A murder suspect was arrested the next day. NEWSElderly Victim Startled When Confronted By Burglar Who Had Taken Her Vacuum: Report
A man in California was charged with burglary after police say he broke into an elderly woman's home and stole a vacuum. The victim found the suspect in her home. NEWSTwo Connecticut Suspects Accused Of Murdering Woman, Going On Spending Spree With Stolen Credit Cards
Two Connecticut suspects were arrested on murder charges after they allegedly killed a woman and then used her stolen credit cards, authorities said. NEWSMan Jailed After He Allegedly Stole Boat to Return To Cuba Because ‘He Disliked Living In The U.S.’: Sheriff
A man unhappy with living in the U.S. wound up behind bars after stealing a fishing boat and attempting to cruise to Cuba, authorities in Florida said. NEWSA Man Is Accused Of Pretending To Be A Cop To Sell Items. It's Not The First Time He's Faced Being Called A Fake Cop.
A convicted felon in California was arrested after he allegedly posed as a police detective to swindle a handyman out of thousands of dollars, authorities said. NEWSAlabama Man Allegedly Fatally Struck Bicyclist With Vehicle He Carjacked After Killing Woman: Sheriff
An Alabama man is accused of shooting a woman to death, then hitting a bicyclist with a stolen vehicle, police said. The bicyclist died in the incident. NEWSPolice: 14-Year-Old Girl, Newborn Baby Kidnapped During 'Violent And Disturbing' Home Invasion In California
Two Suspects are in custody after they allegedly broke into a home and kidnapped multiple victims, including two young children, police said. NEWSFlorida Man Accused Of Attacking Man In Cemetery Who He Just Offered Job
A Florida man allegedly offered a job to a man and then proceeded to attack and rob him before fleeing, authorities said. The suspect has been arrested. NEWSMan Allegedly Robbed A Red Robin. When He Went Back To Do It Again Weeks Later, It Turned Deadly, Police Said.
A man in Arizona robbed a Red Robin restaurant, police said. When he went back weeks later, this time, it turned deadly. Now, he faces a murder charge. NEWSMan Armed With Gun Poses As Cop, Handcuffs Couple Inside Their Home During Robbery, Authorities Say
A man posing as a police officer held up a Florida couple at their home, but they managed to fight back, leading to his arrest, authorities said. NEWSSchool Employee Boosted Students' Medication From Nurse's Office, Police Sy
An employee at a North Carolina school is accused of taking medication from two students. Authorities said she took the meds from the nurse's office. NEWSPair Arrested After They ‘Tried To Sneakily Steal Some Property,’ Police Say
A man and woman in New York allegedly trying to be “sneaky” were arrested on multiple charges after officers managed to track them down, officials said. NEWSSuspect Ran Up $6K In Bills At Swanky Florida Hotel, Arrested After He Couldn't Pay
A man in Florida is accused of running up a $6,000 tab at a Florida Ritz-Carlton hotel, police said. A skimming device was found in his hotel room. NEWSTV, Car, Pink Suitcase: Mom Accused Of Stealing Various Items From Her Daughter's Home
A mom in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is accused of stealing various items from her daughter, police said. A TV, a car and a pink suit were among the stolen items. NEWSWoman Called 911 To Report A Gym Theft, Then Chased The Suspect Around The Facility With A Knife: Cops
A woman in Texas called 911 to report a theft at a gym, police said. When officers arrived, they found her chasing a man around the facility with a knife. NEWSFedEx Driver Accused Of Stealing A Child's Tortoise From Home's Front Porch
A FedEx driver in North Carolina is accused of stealing a tortoise from a child and the front porch. She was arrested and charged with grand larceny. NEWSEmployee Tried To Confront Shoplifting Suspect In The Parking Lot. That Is When The Gun Came Out.
Police in Delaware said a man pulled a gun when a store employee confronted him in a parking lot about a shoplifting incident. He was released on bond. NEWSArmed Robber Tells Worker ‘This Is The Way It’s Going To Be,’ Steals Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Bud Light
An armed man in Texas wound up behind bars after he allegedly made off with over $400 worth of beer from a convenience store, authorities said. NEWSHome Sweet Sold: Man Accused Of Selling Residence Without Owners Knowledge
A man in Connecticut is accused of selling a homeowner's residence without their knowledge. Police said the suspect was charged with several counts. NEWSIgnoring The Commandments: Man Stole From Church Donation Box, Virginia Cops Say
A man in Virginia faces charges after stealing from a donation box at a church. Police say he is the suspect in other thefts at area churches. NEWSHome Health Aide Stole From 93-Year-Old To Buy Alcohol, Groceries: Police
A home health aide in Florida is accused of stealing from a 93-year-old patient. Police say the money was used to buy groceries and alcohol. NEWSEmployee Jump On Car Hood To Stop Thief, Cops Say. It Cost Him His Life.
An employee was thrown from the car hood of a woman he tried to stop from stealing merchandise, cops in Texas say. She now faces a murder charge. NEWSSuspects Accused Of Assault, Robbery In Connection To String Of Violent Home Invasions, California Cops Say
Multiple suspects in California are under arrest after they allegedly robbed and assaulted victims during a series of home invasions, authorities said. NEWSTennessee Woman Busted After Collecting At Least $500,000 In Pandemic Unemployment Benefits, Officials Say
A Tennessee woman is accused of collecting over half a million dollars in U.S. Pandemic Unemployment benefits from states across the country, authorities said. NEWSDuo Allegedly Hacked Into Gas Stations, Sold Fuel At Discount Rates
Two people hacked into gas stations and then sold the gas at discounted rates, police in Virginia Beach, Virginia, said. They now face criminal charges. NEWS‘I Feel A Little Stupid’: Elderly Theft Victims Targeted By Pair Posing As Pest Control Workers, Police Say
A Florida pair are accused of posing as pest control workers to gain access to elderly victims’ homes in order to steal their valuables, authorities said. NEWSHeavy Medal Arrest: Man Accused Of Boosting Gold Medal From U.S. Olympians Car, The Medallion Remains Missing
Police in California said they arrested the man suspected of stealing a gold medal from a member of the U.S. volleyball team's car. The medal remains missing. CELEBRITY MUG SHOTS'Yo, I'll Solve It': How A 'Misunderstanding' landed Vanilla Ice In Jail On Burglary Charges
Vanilla Ice, Robert Van Winkle, was known for his one-hit-wonder "Ice Ice Baby." But, a few years ago, he found himself arrest on burglary charges in Florida. NEWSRunnin' On Crime: DoorDash Driver Accused Of Robbing Donut Shop After Messed Up Order
A DoorDash driver in San Antonio, Texas robbed employees at gunpoint after the restaurant got a drink order wrong. He has since been arrested. NEWSAn Elderly Man Tried To Protect His Wife During A Robbery At A N.C. Restaurant. It Cost Him His Life.
A man was shot and killed as he and his wife left a North Carolina restaurant after her work. Now, the killer will spend the rest of his life behind bars. NEWSShe Plotted To Rob Her Dollar General Coworker. Her Co-Conspirator Unloaded A Gun Into Him Instead.
A woman plotted to rob her Dollar General coworker, but a co-defendant shot him dead instead. Now, the worker will spend life in a Texas prison. NEWSHis Alleged Plan To Steal Clothes From A Hotel Where Near Full Proof... Until The Victims Saw Him In Their Garments
A man stole clothes from a hotel using a found baggage claim ticket, Florida cops said. The victims then saw the suspect wearing their items. NEWSHe Went Into A Mississippi Jewelry Store To Rob The Place. But, It Turned Into A Triple-murder.
A man who killed three people during a robbery at a Mississippi jewelry store was sentenced to prison. The man also had tried to escape from jail. NEWS97-year-old stabbed to death by burglar as he ransacked her home. Years later, he admitted to his crime.
A man who killed a 97-year-old woman during a burglary pleaded guilty to murder and faces decades behind bars. It took years to arrest the killer. NEWSCatholic School principal stole money to pay for his rent, DoorDash orders, prosecutors say
A Catholic school principal in Pennsylvania stole money to pay for rent, DoorDash and a host of other items, prosecutors said. He now faces several felony charges. NEWSMan robbed elderly woman of her keys and car, was caught after her vehicle broke down: report
A man in North Carolina is accused of robbing an elderly woman of her keys and car, police said. He was caught after his car broke down during a chase. NEWSPrison parolee stole a car with an 11-month-old child inside from a Walmart parking lot, cops say
A suspect stole a car from a Walmart parking lot in Kansas. Police said an infant was inside the car but later found unharmed. The suspect was arrested. NEWSCaretaker arrested on suspicion of stealing cash, Rolex watch from 92-year-old WWII veteran, police say
A California caretaker allegedly is accused of stealing money and a Rolex watch from an elderly World War II veteran, authorities said. She was charged with a felony. NEWSAlleged Stalker accused of hiding in attic, secretly filming woman he met on adult subscription service OnlyFans
A man was found hiding in the attic at a New Hampshire woman’s house after he recently met her online via the adult subscription service OnlyFans, authorities said. NEWS11-year-old boy killed by stray bullet while Texas man fled from owner of car he'd robbed, cops say
Police in Texas said an 11-year-old Darius "DJ" Dugas was killed by a stray bullet after a suspect fired at a man trying to stop him from breaking into cars. NEWSMan shot and killed construction worker in Atlanta after dispute about noise, cops say
A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after he allegedly shot at construction workers in Atlanta over a noise dispute, one was killed. NEWSFedEx drivers accused of trading undelivered packages for drugs, money, police say
Six people in North Carolina are accused of running a theft ring that worked with FedEx employees to exchange packages for money and drugs, authorities said.