Organised Gangs Steal a Parcel Every 7 Seconds in UK
Parcel thefts in the UK hit a record £666.5m in the past year, with organised gangs stealing a parcel every 7 seconds. Learn how to protect yourself.
Category : Theft
Shoplifter jailed after pretending to be brother in bodycam footage
Anthony Gallagher, 40, stole over £120 from a Woolton Co-op in three trips within 30 minutes, changing clothes to evade detection. He was jailed for two years and seven months after lying about his identity to police.
Sycamore Gap Sapling Stolen from Castle Grounds
A sapling from the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle in Cumbria. Police and the National Trust appeal for information.
Sycamore Gap Sapling Stolen from National Trust Site
A sapling from the Sycamore Gap tree, planted at Wray Castle in April 2026, has been stolen from a National Trust property in the Lake District, prompting a police appeal.
Jamie Vardy's Italian Villa Burgled: £80,000 of Valuables Stolen
Jamie Vardy's Italian villa was burgled for £80,000 of valuables while he played in Rome. Thieves stole jewellery, cash and a watch.
Police Recover Swallowed £19,000 Fabergé Pendant After Six-Day Vigil
New Zealand police recover Fabergé pendant from man who allegedly swallowed it after six-day vigil. The £19,000 James Bond Octopussy egg was recovered naturally.
Hospital Patients Fined Despite Broken Parking Machines
Patients at Crawley Hospital fined by warden despite broken parking machines, causing distress among vulnerable visitors.
Barbie Kardashian Evicted for Adult Films, Wants to Be Like Bonnie Blue
Violent criminal Barbie Kardashian, 24, faces homelessness after being evicted from emergency accommodation for filming adult videos and prostitution, aspiring to be like Bonnie Blue.
Donated Clothes Sold Outside Lidl 45 Minutes Later
Jacob King donated clothes to a charity box, only to find them being sold on the street outside a Lidl 45 minutes later. He described the discovery as 'violating.'
Sycamore Gap Sapling Stolen; Police Hunt Thieves
A sapling grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle grounds. Police have launched a manhunt, and the National Trust urges its return.
Royal Mail Driver Advised to Blacklist Tesla Owner
A Royal Mail postman was blocked in by a Tesla driver for 30 minutes while delivering a parcel. Reddit users advised blacklisting the resident for aggressive behaviour.
Georgia Homeowner Kills Three Masked Teens in Alleged Robbery
Georgia homeowner kills three masked teens in alleged robbery; possible 'stand your ground' case under investigation.
Murder Investigation Launched After Man Found Dead at Burning Man
Nevada sheriffs investigate the murder of a man found dead at Burning Man festival, seeking public help to identify the victim.
Couple killed tackling Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman
Boris and Sofia Gurman, killed tackling Bondi shooter Sajid Akram, identified. Dashcam shows heroism.
Intruder Killed in Pensioner's Home Was Wanted for Another Burglary
Intruder Henry Vincent killed in pensioner's home was wanted for another burglary; homeowner released on bail.
Couple's Wedding Dream Turns to Nightmare After Theft
A couple's dream Spanish wedding turned into a nightmare after thieves stole €10,000 in cash, wedding rings, and heirlooms from their Malaga Airbnb days before the ceremony.
Newport shop till theft captured on CCTV in 20-second raid
A masked thief smashed the glass door of an Asian food store in Newport, stole the till, and escaped in 20 seconds. Gwent Police are investigating.
British Tourist Strangled to Death in Benidorm Hotel
British tourist, 66, strangled to death with vacuum cleaner lead in Benidorm apartment; suspect, 64, arrested and confessed.
Good Samaritans Steal Phone From Collapsed Woman On Train
Two men stole a phone from a woman who collapsed on a train in London. Police are investigating.
British Artist Appeals for Return of Stolen Bertha Statue in Ibiza
British artist Christopher Stone appeals for return of stolen Bertha statue, a 12-stone landmark in Ibiza, taken in suspected prank.
Search for Missing Brit Teen in Romania Resumes
George Smyth, 18, missing since November in Romania's Bucegi Mountains, as fresh search in Valea Gigănesti finds no clues under deep snow.
Retroactive Jealousy: The Obsession with a Partner’s Past
A man's obsessive thoughts about his partner's past relationships, known as retroactive jealousy, led to the collapse of his first serious relationship.
UK Gangs Behind 40% of Europe's Phone Thefts
UK accounts for 39% of European phone thefts, with London hit hardest. Police link gangs and rising demand overseas.
Couple's Wedding Derailed by €10,000 Theft Days Before Ceremony
A couple's dream wedding in Spain turned into a nightmare after thieves stole €10,000 in cash, wedding rings, and heirloom jewellery days before the ceremony.
Met Police Proposes Live Facial Recognition Cameras for Oxford Street to Combat Phone Thefts
Met Police plans live facial recognition cameras on Oxford Street to cut phone thefts, as commissioner slams tech giants for inaction on kill switches.
Abu Hamza's Son Jailed for Armed Robbery
Imran Mostafa, son of cleric Abu Hamza, convicted of armed robbery at King's Lynn jewellers, stealing £75,000 worth of jewellery.
Two Men Jailed for Car Cannibalism in Birmingham
Two men, Mohammed Khan and Mohammed Haydar, both 23, were jailed for four years and three months after stripping car parts worth £500,000 in Birmingham, bragging on social media.
British Man Sought After Model Found Dead in Suitcase in Bogotá
Colombian police hunt British man after model Natalia Villalba Angarita found dead in suitcase in Bogotá apartment.
Apple Loses Millions in Sophisticated Counterfeit Device Scam
Apple lost over $16m in a transnational scam where counterfeit devices were returned for genuine replacements. Two Chinese nationals plead guilty.
Neasden Man Convicted of Murdering Pensioner and Stealing £13,000
Xyaire Howard found guilty of murdering Susan Hawkey, 71, in Neasden; girlfriend Chelsea Grant cleared of murder but convicted of robbery.
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