Daphne Ciccarelle knows just how to fowl-up any subway mugger’s day. And the unflappable Gothamite isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty while doing it. In fact, she used her bare mitts to grab a feathery, albeit filthy, friend for a trip on the uptown C express train Wednesday — and let her little anti-theft repellant ride … Read more
‘Tis the season for breaking and entering. A reformed cat burglar who successfully stole more than a million dollars in valuables from 70 houses is warning homeowners about how easily their property can become a theft target — especially during the holiday season. Break-ins typically surge during the holidays, especially in New Jersey — with … Read more
A search is underway for an opportunistic doughnut thief who tore away from a service station early this morning in a Krispy Kreme van. The alleged burglar fled a servo in Carlingford, northwest of Sydney, Australia with 10,000 doughnuts in the van while its driver was inside paying at about 3:30 am (AEDT). The vehicle … Read more
Little soaps and travel-sized lotions may be complimentary but not everything in a hotel room is there for the taking. Wellness Heaven, a German spa and luxury hotel guide, surveyed 1,376 hotel managers to determine what items are most commonly stolen by guests. It seems most hotel customers can’t get enough of the pampering they … Read more
A famous “Grand Theft Auto” actor was swatted during a Thanksgiving livestream. Ned Luke, the voice actor of main character Michael De Santa in “GTA 5,” was swatted during a YouTube livestream of himself playing the violent video game for fans on Thursday. The actor took a phone call apparently warning him before he abruptly ended his stream. “I … Read more
GTA VI is almost here, and fans can barely wait much longer. Ten years since it’s last release in the series, Rockstar Games is gearing up to announce the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” according to a new report. The studio, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., is planning to make the announcement … Read more
A mother and her family are being slammed on social media after video captures them wiping out an entire bowl filled with Halloween candy in front of a country musician’s Texas home. Cody Tate, a musician from the well known country band Whiskey Myers, posted security footage to his Instagram showing the family ravaging a … Read more
He kept calm and carried on. A TV reporter was apparently robbed while filming a live news update in London — and he barely even flinched. BBC star Harry Low had been assigned to report on heavy rain and flooding in the capital from the streets of suburban Mortlake Monday night, when his backpack was … Read more
To tweak Bugs Bunny’s immortal line: “Where’s all the Grubhub, bub?” A California Grubhub driver redefined the expression “dine and dash” after allegedly gobbling down food that he was supposed to deliver to a customer, as seen in a viral video. “I hope he never delivers to anyone again,” Martin Luzanilla, CEO of Mexihana’s Hibachi … Read more
A Greek olive oil cooperative was hit by thieves who swiped more than $388,000 worth of product — and locals believe it was an inside job. Roughly 37 tons, or around 9,000 gallons, of olive oil was stolen from the Polygyros Olive Oil Cooperative — which roughly 200 local producers are a part of — … Read more
They’re not so you can “check yourself out.” Amid the increasing number of self-service check-out stations cropping up at grocery stores and other vendors, companies have devised a unique measure to deter potential shoplifters — mirrors. The method was first detailed in a Mashable article last year but has gone viral recently amid an uptick … Read more
The days of the self-serve soda fountain are numbered at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them entirely over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits, according to The State Journal-Register of Illinois. But McDonald’s franchise owners want to put customers’ minds at … Read more
This viral video has plunged users into a debate. A bizarre but easy life hack showing viewers how to get into a locked car by way of a plunger has divided commenters on TikTok due to its innovation — but many are concerned it will give car thieves quick and quiet access to steal from vehicles. A … Read more
Frenchman Stéphane Breitwieser was an art junkie, and to get his fix, he stole some 239 works of art with an estimated value of a whopping $2 billion — from as many as 200 museums all over Europe. One of the valuable pieces was the old master painting “Sybille, Princess of Cleves,” by the artist … Read more
Fans are rallying behind a popular Mexican singer who’s being held at a women’s prison while the investigation into a brazen jewelry heist of about $100,000 in goods continues. Yulissa Mendoza, 25, who touts 1.4 million followers on TikTok, is not suspected of taking part in the June 26 robbery of the Berger jewelry store … Read more
NYC shoppers are browsing — and buying — in incognito mode. Amid an uptick in crime, luxury shops on Fifth and Madison avenues are increasingly offering customers nondescript white paper bags to conceal their high-end purchases. The simple sacks cover up the stores’ signature shopping bags — think Hermes orange, Tiffany blue and Cartier red … Read more
Actor Ray Buffer admitted in court Thursday to swiping comic books from a San Diego business that caught the brazen theft on tape and then shamed him over social media. Buffer’s case came to a close months after Southern California Comics blasted out footage that showed him concealing comics underneath his shirt before scooting out. … Read more
Security cameras set up inside an Australian woman’s home captured the shocking moment a plumber snooped through her bedroom drawers before doing a “sickening” act with her kitchen utensils. The plumber, who was recommended by the homeowner’s friend, attended the house to fix the bathroom’s toilet and shower. While it’s not known if the woman … Read more
They accused the cops of Grand Theft Auto-mation. UK police are being ridiculed online after producing a sketchy digital reproduction of an assault suspect — with many comparing it to a character from “Grand Theft Auto.” A tweet detailing the virtual courtroom sketch is currently garnering guffaws online. “Can you help us identify the man?” … Read more
A keen-nosed K-9 in Florida helped wildlife authorities uncover a theft attempt of rare and endangered plants from a state park. On Facebook, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made an announcement in late February that a K-9 named Susan sniffed out a bag of stolen plants. The thieves reportedly stole 35 ribbon orchids and one … Read more