Alton Towers crash victim's life 10 years on
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Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
Tuk-tuk driver avoids jail after £31k wine theft spree
A Westminster tuk-tuk driver who orchestrated an audacious £31,000 theft spree targeting champagne and fine wine from London's most exclusive restaurants has walked free from court in a surprising verdict.
UK Phone Snatching Crisis: New Cartoon Exposes Urban Crime
A startling new cartoon commentary reveals how mobile phone theft has evolved into a sophisticated criminal enterprise plaguing UK streets, with thieves employing increasingly brazen tactics.
Opera-singing thief stuns Melbourne supermarket shoppers
In an extraordinary scene at a Coles supermarket in Prahran, a theatrical thief performed opera while allegedly stealing high-value electronics, leaving security guards and shoppers utterly bewildered.
Tony Hudgell's mother reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Paula Hudgell, who adopted double amputee Tony after horrific abuse, shares devastating news of her terminal cancer diagnosis while celebrating her courageous son's remarkable recovery journey.
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.
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.
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.
£88M Jewels Stolen in Daring Louvre Heist
In an audacious overnight theft, priceless jewels valued at an astonishing £88 million were stolen from the world-renowned Louvre Museum in Paris, leaving authorities baffled and security questions raised.
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.
Louvre's stolen jewels destroyed in brutal heist aftermath
Exclusive investigation reveals the tragic fate of the Louvre's stolen crown jewels - crushed, broken and vanished after one of France's most audacious museum thefts.
Louvre Museum Heist: Priceless Antiquities Stolen in Paris
In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen priceless gold and gem-encrusted antiquities from the Louvre's Islamic art department, leaving French authorities scrambling.
Holden Commodore stolen in brazen Melbourne theft
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment audacious thieves steal a Holden Commodore from a residential driveway in Melbourne's west, leaving the owner devastated and warning others to remain vigilant.
Louvre Museum hit by multi-million euro jewellery heist
In a daring overnight robbery, thieves stole an estimated €2-3 million worth of jewellery from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, leaving French authorities scrambling for answers.
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.
Prince Harry's comrade suffers racist abuse in Tesco
Exclusive: British Army veteran and double amputee Ben McBean, who served alongside Prince Harry in Afghanistan, reveals shocking racist abuse during Tesco visit in Plymouth.
Waitrose uses staff room posters to combat shoplifting
Exclusive: Waitrose deploys stark anti-shoplifting posters in employee areas as UK retail theft surges. The upmarket supermarket chain adopts direct messaging to staff about rising losses.
Funeral director admits stealing from deceased clients
A disgraced funeral director from Hull has pleaded guilty to systematically stealing jewellery and precious items from deceased clients, betraying the trust of vulnerable families during their most difficult moments.
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.
House Sitters Steal Prized Babe Ruth Baseball Memorabilia
A California couple's dream holiday turns into a nightmare as trusted house sitters allegedly ransack their home, making off with irreplaceable Babe Ruth-signed baseballs and other valuable collectables in a shocking breach of trust.
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.
7 Expert Car Security Tips to Stop Thieves
Protect your car from determined thieves with these professional security measures that could save you thousands in replacement costs and insurance headaches.
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.
Serial watch thief steals £95k Patek Philippe from Tim Hortons boss
A sophisticated criminal known as the 'luxury watch ripper' has targeted another high-value victim, stealing a £95,000 Patek Philippe from Tim Hortons' Canadian chairman in a London robbery that highlights a growing crime wave targeting affluent watch own
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