Tag: thefts

Covington police arrest two involved in string of retail thefts

Covington officers and detectives worked alongside retailers to investigate a pair of merchandise thieves operating in Covington and throughout the Puget Sound Region. The shoplifting duo, accused of conducting “Organized Retail Theft”, eluded police and threatened employees who observed them stealing and asked them to leave. Officers discovered that the shoplifters were selling to a […]

Felony charges recommended in thefts from county election center, Arizona Senate

A man who officials say stole a security fob from a county election headquarters also faces preliminary charges in a case of reported theft from the Arizona Senate. Arizona state police are recommending charges of felony burglary, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor criminal trespassing against Walter Ringfield, a 27-year-old Phoenix resident who isn’t currently registered as […]

Arrest made after mailbox thefts at SouthPark apartment

One man is in custody after police believe he was involved in breaking into an apartment’s mailbox units and stealing packages in January. Court documents show several people at the SouthPark Morrison Apartment Complex had their packages stolen out of secured lockers. One victim tells Channel 9 that her packages were stolen not once but […]

Real estate fraud scheme alleged, 19 arrested in blitz to combat retail thefts

Here’s a roundup of recent incidents and announcements from Ventura County agencies: These goods were recovered in a recent operation to stop retail thefts. This firearm was seized during a recent law enforcement operation to stop retail thefts. 19 arrested in retail thefts Nineteen people were arrested recently in a “blitz operation” conducted by a […]

State police investigating thefts of 3 dirt bikes in northeastern Berks

State police are investigating the thefts of three dirt bikes from a Maxatawny Township neighborhood. Troopers from the Reading station were called about 2 p.m. on June 16 to the first block of Sweet Corn Drive off Krumsville Road after the thefts were discovered. The off-road motorcycles were believed to have been stolen between 9:30 […]

Springboro asking for public’s help regarding vehicle thefts in Settlers Walk

Jun. 15—Springboro police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who stole two vehicles Thursday in Springboro. Two unknown people walked up to vehicles in the Settlers Walk subdivision — a residential community — during the early hours, according to the Springboro Police Department. The suspects were described as “tall, skinny and wearing […]

Two wanted in St. Louis Hilton-Ballpark hotel thefts

ST. LOUIS – Authorities are asking for the public’s help with finding two suspects in connection with a series of thefts at the St. Louis Hilton-Ballpark Hotel. Two suspects are linked to multiple thefts and attempted thefts at the hotel this month, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The hotel is located ay […]

New study shows 11% decrease in Albuquerque metro auto thefts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After years of fighting to get Albuquerque’s auto theft problem under control, a recent study shows that the work has been paying off. According to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Albuquerque’s metro saw an 11% drop in car thefts in 2023. The decrease comes during a push to crack […]

AAA offering free VIN etching to combat car thefts

In an effort to combat car thefts, AAA East Central is offering free VIN etching to the community on Friday at its South Hills branch in Bethel Park. “From our perspective at AAA, working with law enforcement, we hear from them that it’s an effective deterrent for car theft,” said AAA East Central Director of Public […]