August 25, 2023 Pennsylvanians defrauded of nearly $2M by scammers impersonating bank employees A group of suspected scam artists are accused of stealing nearly $2 million from bank customers in southern and central Pennsylvania, according to the attorney general's office.
August 25, 2023 British Museum director resigns over alleged apathy toward claims of potential mass art theft Hartwig Fischer, now-former director of the British Museum, announced his resignation Friday as investigators search for hundreds of items that may have gone missing as early as 2021.
August 25, 2023 Los Angeles-area crime task force makes 11 arrests linked to brazen smash-and-grab robberies Authorities have made 11 arrests related to smash-and-grab robberies retail stores in and around the Los Angles region as the crimes have become more brazen.
August 25, 2023 Boston man who opened bank accounts for online romance scammers gets 6 months Mike Oziegbe Amiegbe, 45, of Boston, has been sentenced to six months in prison for opening multiple bank accounts used to deposit money embezzled from online romance scams.
August 25, 2023 LA plague of 'flash mob' robberies sends police scrambling The LAPD is combating a spike in flash-mob robberies with a dedicated task force to counter the phenomenon, which is often organized via social media.
August 25, 2023 The 'porous' border is affecting crime rates in California cities: Carl DeMaio 'Reform California' Chairman Carl DeMaio and restaurant owner Andrew Gruel provide analysis of the policies leading to the increase in flash mob robberies.
August 25, 2023 Beverly Hills man stole more than $1.8M in jewelry, goods from Brazilian guests at luxury hotel, DOJ says A California man who allegedly stole six suitcases from two Brazilian citizens and sold some of the goods in Miami was ordered held on bond Wednesday.
August 24, 2023 Texas man who shot at apartment burglary suspects in viral video recalls harrowing ordeal: ‘I trusted my gut’ A Texas man who shot at two suspects trying to break into his apartment said he feared for his life when he opened fire.
August 24, 2023 Indiana postal worker who stole $1.7M worth of checks gets over 3 years in prison Former U.S. Postal Service customer service manager James Lancaster has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for stealing almost $2 million in mailed checks.
August 24, 2023 New York serial rape, robbery suspect indicted for allegedly kidnapping at least 5 women FBI New York announced that a Brooklyn serial rape and robbery suspect has been indicted on 20 counts for allegedly kidnapping five women and numerous other crimes.