Elderly Woman Injured in Harlem Necklace Snatching

HARLEM, NY—A 96-year-old woman fell victim to a robbery on Friday, May 24, in Harlem, resulting in minor injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 PM near the intersection of West 127…

Dashboard Camera Footage Leads to Arrest of Car Thief in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—The Atlantic City Police Department successfully apprehended a suspect involved in a car theft, aided by footage from the vehicle’s dashboard camera. The incident initially came to police attention on…

Bridgeport Gang Member Sentenced to Over Six Years in Federal Prison for Racketeering Activities

BRIDGEPORT, CT – Jauwan Edwards, known as “Yaya,” a 26-year-old Bridgeport resident, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement with the violent street gang, Original North End…

Motorcycle Bandit Snatches Neckless from Woman in NYC

NEW YORK, NY – The NYPD is requesting the public’s help to find a suspect involved in a grand larceny incident that took place in the Bronx. Authorities reported that last Thursday…

Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspected Serial Retail Thief

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Northeast Detective Division of the Philadelphia Police Department is calling for public assistance in tracking down a suspect linked to multiple retail thefts in the city. The suspect,…

Officials Warn of Multiple Scams Targeting Residents in New Jersey

JACKSON, NJ – Officials across New Jersey have identified several scams that are targeting residents this Memorial Day weekend. A bail scam is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in theft…

Wilkes-Barre Man Wakes Up to Find His Truck Had Been Stolen

WILKES-BARRE, PA—Police are investigating a vehicle theft reported on Austin Avenue on Wednesday morning. Officers were called to a residence at 8:12 AM after a 53-year-old man from Wilkes-Barre reported his Chevrolet…

Ben Salem Police Seek Vinyl Record Thief

BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Police Department is currently investigating a theft that occurred at the Barnes & Noble store located in the Neshaminy Mall. The incident took place on May 12,…

Puppy Stolen In D.C., Bandit Caught On Camera

WASHINGTON, DC – Detectives are calling for community assistance to identify a suspect involved in a dog theft in Northeast Washington. The incident occurred on Thursday, around 4:10 p.m., when a suspect…

Cumberland Police Arrest Two in Separate DUI Incidents

CUMBERLAND, MD — The Cumberland Police Department reported two separate DUI-related incidents that occurred on Thursday, May 23. In the first incident, at about 7:47 a.m., officers responded to the 10 block…

Wanted Bensalem Porch Pirate Wears an Amazon Delivery Uniform

BENSALEM, PA—Bensalem Police are actively seeking information on a series of residential thefts involving Apple iPhones delivered to local homes. The incidents occurred on May 2 and May 17, 2024, and involved…

New York Scammer Caught Impersonating Federal Agent in Delaware Cash to Gold Scam

MILLSBORO, DE – Rakeshkumar Patel, a 35-year-old resident of Flushing, New York, has been arrested on charges of felony theft. The arrest followed a joint investigation involving Delaware State Police and the…

Record-Breaking Haul of Illegal Construction Tools Recovered by Maryland Cops

HOWARD COUNTY, MD – Howard County police have successfully recovered approximately 15,000 stolen construction tools, marking one of the largest theft recoveries in the region in recent years. The stolen items are…

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Howard County Police Report Recent Crime Activities

ELLICOTT CITY, MD—The Howard County Police Department has released crime bulletins for May 22 and May 23, 2024, detailing multiple incidents including burglaries, vehicle thefts, and thefts from vehicles across several areas.…

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Teacher’s Car Stolen from D.C. High School Parking Lot

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A car theft occurred at H.D. Woodson High School in Northeast, D.C., near the Maryland Border. A teacher’s vehicle was stolen directly from the school’s parking lot during school…

Elderly New York City Woman Robbed Through Deception in Queens

NEW YORK, NY—A disturbing robbery targeting a 73-year-old woman occurred on Friday, May 17, at approximately 1:17 PM, at the intersection of Kneeland Avenue and Gorsline Street. The New York City Police…

NYC Shop Worker Slashed With Razor Knife Trying to Stop Shoplifter

NEW YORK, NY—The NYPD is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a violent theft on Tuesday, May 21, at a store located at 610 6th Avenue. The incident…

Scammers Posing as Basketball Charity Fundraiser Scamming Victims in Central Park

NEW YORK, NY—The NYPD is requesting the public’s help in identifying four suspects involved in a fraudulent scheme and attempted theft in Central Park. The incident occurred near West 101st Street and…

Purse Stolen from Elderly Woman at House of Worship in Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY—A theft occurred at a house of worship located at 2992 Avenue S on Tuesday morning. An unidentified male entered the building around 11:05 AM and stole a purse that was…

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In-Home Care Worker Sentenced for Fraud Against Elderly Couple

LOCK HAVEN, PA – Clinton County District Attorney Dave Strouse reported that Britney Hostrander, a 28-year-old from Williamsport, was sentenced on Tuesday to an 84-month term of supervision. The sentencing included nine…

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