Category: burglary

Man Accused of Crashing Into Police Cars During Chase, Killing 19-Year-Old Officer, Faces Charges

RUTLAND, Vt.—A Vermont burglary suspect who led police on a high-speed chase and crashed his truck into two police cruisers, killing a 19-year-old officer and injuring two others, will be arraigned Monday on charges related to the crash, state police said. Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges of grossly negligent operation and attempting to elude,…


26-Year-Old Man Suspected in Irvine Burglary Arrested

A 26-year-old man suspected of burglarizing a home in Irvine was arrested at his home in Fontana where over $125,000 in cash and the victim’s watch were found, police said on July 7. Officers responded at around 12:30 a.m. July 5 to a report about a residential burglary on Iluna near Gravity in the Altair…


3 of 9 Enter Pleas in Burglary Ring in Theft of Art, Sports Memorabilia

SCRANTON, Pa.—Three of nine people have pleaded guilty to federal charges in a burglary ring that authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say stole artwork—including works by Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock—as well as antique weapons, sports memorabilia, and other items from museums and other institutions over two decades. Ralph Parry, 45, and Francesco “Frank” Tassiello, 50,…


Officers Now Attend Every Home Burglary Following Push for ‘Common Sense Policing’

Police forces in England and Wales have fulfilled a pledge made last year to attend the scene of every home burglary, according to police chiefs. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said in October that officers would attend all residential thefts, following the UK government’s call for a shift of focus from “symbolic gestures” to…


Officials: 2 Men Arrested in Burglary of Salah’s Cairo Home

CAIRO—Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglarizing Mohamed Salah’s Cairo villa earlier this month while the Egyptian soccer star was out of the country, authorities said Wednesday. In a statement, Egypt’s Interior Ministry said the suspects stole several pairs of soccer cleats, a medal, a small crystal ball, and cable TV receivers from the…


6 Restaurants Burglarized in Rancho Santa Margarita, One in Mission Viejo

A coordinated theft, with the use of power tools, occurred March 11 between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. as at least two suspects broke into six restaurants in Rancho Santa Margarita and one in Mission Viejo. The suspects are still at large, according to authorities. Restaurant surveillance footage captured at least two suspects who used…


Growth of UK Cannabis Farms Has Seen Corresponding Rise in Violent Robberies, Say Experts

Seven people have been killed in the last five years in England and Wales in incidents linked to break-ins or attempted burglaries at houses or factories which have been converted into cannabis farms. On top of that stark statistic, in May 2022 four Vietnamese nationals died in a fire in a disused mill in Oldham,…


2 Nebraska Officers Wounded, Suspect Killed in Shootout

OMAHA, Neb—Two Nebraska police officers were wounded, and a suspect was killed in a shootout during an attempted burglary, police said. Omaha police Chief Todd R. Schmaderer said the two officers responded to a report of a burglary at a storage business around 10:30 p.m. Monday, the Omaha World-Herald reported. Employees let the officers into…


Police in England and Wales Have Failed to Solve 1,145,254 Thefts and Burglaries: Labour

Police forces in England and Wales were unable to solve 1,145,254 thefts and burglaries in the year ending in June 2022, according to an analysis by the Labour Party. The shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, said domestic burglaries cost victims an average of £1,400 and helped to drive up insurance premiums for everyone. She told…


Theft Is ‘Higher Than What It Has Historically Been’: Walmart CEO

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon has weighed in on the rising trend of retail theft, terming it an issue that has become much worse than ever before. During an interview with CNBC, McMillon said that Walmart stores across the United States are experiencing an uptick in shoplifting. The issue of theft is now “higher than what…