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We can't stop here, this is bat country. BaldBoris/Creative Commons

Sports

World’s Worst Baseball Players Arrested After Bat Theft

Crime doesn’t pay. Neither did a trio of felons who were running a crime ring in which they stole baseball bats worth almost $4000. But was the reason they did it in the first place that they didn’t play ball?

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Curiosities

Cops Piece Together Heist, Find Way Too Much Lego

A senior citizen assembled one hell of a crime spree, putting together a haul of nearly 3,000 boxes of Lego before getting busted - and not because he stepped on a piece in the middle of the night and alerted the cops with a string of profanity.

As Sun Tzu once tweeted, "All warfare is based on deception." Pexels/Supareg Sukasai

News

Concealed Carry: Crafty Porch Pirate Secures the Bag

Major Bag Alert! This theft was a CINCH! The homeowner wasn’t too GLAD to see this bag make off with such a HEFTY package. Should this DUMPSTER of a person get tossed in the loony BIN, or spend some time in the CAN?

When you steal from the government, it's the taxpayer that suffers. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service/Public Domain

News

Stop the Steal? Air Force One Picked Clean by Thieving Reporters

You’ll own nothing, and you will be UN-happy. After years of theft from Air Force One, the White House Correspondents’ Association issued a stern warning to reporters against theft. But will a glorified press release be enough to stop this aerial crime wave?

Hat Stolen from Statue Ed Hamilton, Sculptor Website

Art

Abraham Lincoln Statue Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction

A bronze hat from a Lincoln statue in Louisville’s Waterfront Park, crafted by renowned sculptor Ed Hamilton, has been stolen in audacious theft. The act leaves the community puzzled and prompts a rethinking of public art security

Banksy Artwork Thieves at Work YouTube Screenshot / Evening Standard

Art

Banksy’s Latest Artwork Stolen Within an Hour of Unveiling

The artist’s latest street art was swiftly and daringly stolen in London just hours after the artist confirmed its existence. The bold heist executed with a Lime bike and bolt cutters unfolded in broad daylight leaving onlookers bewildered.

WJLX 101.5 FM hoping to recover their stolen tower. WJLX 101.5 FM/Facebook

News

200-ft Radio Tower Stolen Leaving Local Station in Silence

WJLX-AM, the voice of Jasper, Alabama, is off-air due to the shocking theft of its 200-foot radio tower and broadcasting equipment. The community has rallied behind the station as it faces the challenge of reconstruction and resuming operations.

500 Pound Mounted Polar Bear Stolen Wes Belmore Alberta Stolen/Facebook

News

Bizarre Theft of 500-Pound Stuffed Polar Bear Baffles Canadian Resort

In a daring heist, a 500-pound taxidermied polar bear named Harry was stolen from the Lionsheart Wholeness Center in Alberta, Canada. The theft has left the community and law enforcement puzzled and heightened vigilance for the stolen items online.

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Food

Thief Pilfers 7 King Cakes in New Orleans Bakery Heist

A thief stole cash, vodka, and seven king cakes from a bakery in New Orleans during the Carnival season. The thief entered and exited through a side door leaving behind a whiff of Mardi Gras mayhem prompting the bakery to beef up security to protect its cherished king cakes.

Plane Stolen in Nevada Fox5 Las Vegas/YouTube

News

Man Arrested After Stealing Plane and Crossing State Lines

A man from Idaho allegedly stole a plane from North Las Vegas, flew 100 miles, and was arrested near Barstow-Daggett Airport. He faces charges of possession of a stolen airplane and transporting stolen property across state lines.

Poster of the Missing Statues fresno.pd/Instagram

News

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Thief? Fairytale Felon Steals Three Little Pigs Statues

Playland in Roeding Park fell victim to a heist as four statues from “The Three Little Pigs” were stolen in December. With Playland facing financial struggles, the police are seeking public help to recover the stolen figures, emphasizing their sentimental value to the community.

Goods stolen by airport workers at Tenerife South airport Credit: Guardia Civil

News

Airport Workers Arrested for $2.2million Luggage Theft in Spain

Fourteen employees at Tenerife South airport in the Canary Islands have been arrested for allegedly stealing items from checked-in luggage, with goods worth almost 2 million euros seized, raising concerns about airport security and the protection of passengers’ belongings.

Diamond Ring Pexels / The Glorious Studio

News

Diamond in the Dust as Ritz Hotel Finds Missing Diamond

A valuable diamond ring, reported missing by a guest at the Ritz hotel in Paris, was found in a vacuum cleaner bag. Despite the hotel’s history of thefts, the staff’s dedication ultimately led to the recovery, and investigators and prosecutors are determining whether it is now a closed case.

Jessy Kurczewski right before the Judge reads Guilty Verdict YouTube Screenshot / Law&Crime Trials

News

Wisconsin Woman Arrested for Poisoning Her Friend and Robbing Her Blind

Jessy Kurczewski, convicted of homicide and theft, poisoned her friend Lynn Hernan with eye drops and staged it as a suicide. Investigations revealed Kurczewski’s fraudulent activities, including stealing nearly $300,000 from Hernan.