Manhole cover thief caught on camera in Orpington
Shocking CCTV footage captures a brazen thief stealing heavy metal manhole covers from residential streets in Orpington, sparking safety concerns and police investigation.
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Fury as thief steals 21 manhole covers in dangerous spree
Residents and authorities are outraged as a reckless thief removes crucial manhole covers from residential streets, creating deadly hazards for pedestrians and motorists in a shocking crime spree.
Thief steals every manhole cover from street overnight
Residents of a quiet residential street wake up to find every single manhole cover stolen overnight, creating dangerous craters and sparking major safety concerns in their neighbourhood.
UK tradespeople hit by tool theft epidemic
Britain's tradespeople are facing a devastating crime wave as organised thieves target work vans, stealing essential tools worth thousands and crippling small businesses across the nation.
Madrid's restaurant chair theft epidemic hits hospitality sector
Spanish authorities hunt organised criminals stealing thousands of chairs from Madrid restaurants in sophisticated theft operation targeting outdoor terraces.
Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.
London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
Maine man loses £40k in Kennebunk van theft nightmare
A Maine man's dream road trip turns into a financial nightmare after thieves steal his van containing £40,000 in cash from a Kennebunk car park. Police launch urgent investigation into the daring daylight theft.
Wine thief ordered to return stolen champagne or face jail
A serial thief who targeted premium restaurants across London faces an unusual sentence - return the stolen luxury drinks or face imprisonment in this remarkable court case.
Ohio duo arrested in 450kg beef theft attempt
Police in Ohio apprehend two men after a failed attempt to steal nearly half a tonne of beef from a local business, in what authorities are calling an unusual organised theft operation.
Property Staging Mistakes That Cost Home Sellers Thousands
Expert property stager reveals the common decorating errors that deter buyers and slash thousands off your property's value. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and secure the best price for your home.
Spanish property nightmare leaves British couple homeless
A British couple's dream of retiring to sunny Spain turned into a financial nightmare after purchasing a home they've never been able to live in, leaving them facing potential homelessness in their home country.
I watched a woman steal £1,500 from my bank account
Shocking footage reveals how brazen thieves are using sophisticated distraction techniques to empty victims' bank accounts in seconds. One woman lost her entire savings during a routine shopping trip.
Oakland residents leave car windows open to stop thieves
Frustrated Oakland locals are adopting desperate measures against an unprecedented crime wave, leaving car windows down to avoid costly repairs as thieves smash vehicles regardless of contents.
Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.
Blind grandfather loses home in property fraud scheme
A vulnerable 69-year-old blind man from Atlanta has been evicted from his family home after fraudsters allegedly forged documents to steal his property deed in a sophisticated property theft scheme.
Police smash London phone theft gang targeting tourists
Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismantle sophisticated criminal network behind surge of phone thefts in London's busiest areas. Discover the shocking tactics used and how to protect your device.
London leads UK property growth as regional markets cool
Exclusive analysis shows London's property market surging ahead while other UK regions experience slowdown. Discover which areas are seeing the biggest price changes and what it means for homeowners.
Three-bed semi stuns market with £5.5M price tag
House hunters left speechless as ordinary three-bedroom semi-detached property hits market for staggering £5.5 million - more than double average local prices. Neighbours divided over whether the Berkshire home is worth the extraordinary asking price.
Met Police Hunt Phone Thieves in Central London Crime Spree
London's Metropolitan Police release multiple CCTV images in desperate search for suspects connected to series of violent phone thefts across Westminster and Waterloo areas.
WWE action figure heist: £20k collection stolen in San Diego
A determined thief in San Diego executed an elaborate scheme to steal a massive collection of rare WWE wrestling action figures valued at over £20,000 from a local collectibles shop.
London Phone Thefts Surge 44% in Crime Wave
Exclusive data reveals mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed by 44% year-on-year, with organised criminal gangs targeting commuters and tourists in worrying new crime wave.
UK Plans to Cut Homebuying Time by 4 Weeks
Ministers unveil radical plans to accelerate England's property purchasing process, promising to save buyers and sellers four weeks of stressful waiting through digital reforms and legal changes.
Middle-class gym thief hunted by victim across London
Jordana Seal's life turned upside down when her purse was stolen from a locked gym locker. Now she's hunting the middle-class thief herself after making shocking discoveries about the culprit's identity and spending spree.
Thief steals phone from mother's pocket in shop
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a daring thief steals a phone from an unsuspecting mother's pocket while she browses clothing with her baby. Police are hunting the suspect after the daylight theft in a family-friendly store.
Pub laptop thieves jailed for City of London theft spree
Two brazen thieves have been sentenced to prison for a series of thefts targeting laptops and phones from unsuspecting patrons at a busy City of London pub. Learn how their crime spree was ended.
Serial Thieves' Rucksack Scam Exposed in London Pub Heist
CCTV captures the moment two serial thieves targeted a North London pub, using a clever rucksack ruse to steal hundreds of pounds in a sophisticated distraction theft.
Urgent Warning: New Car Theft Epidemic Sweeps UK
Motorists across Britain are being targeted by a sophisticated new keyless car theft method. Learn how criminals are exploiting this shocking vulnerability and the essential steps to protect your vehicle.
Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree
Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.
Builder cleared in Banksy theft case: 'Thought it was rubbish'
A builder accused of stealing a Banksy artwork worth over £500,000 has been cleared of all charges after a court heard he believed it was discarded rubbish. The full story behind the high-profile Islington case.
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