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Queens cleaning company owner sentenced after $28K wage theft scheme against 30 workers

QUEENS, N.Y. — A Queens cleaning company owner received five years’ probation after repaying more than $28,000 to 30 workers he failed to pay, prosecutors announced, closing a wage theft case that…

Phone scams and identity theft cases reported in Stafford County

Deputies respond to identity theft and bank scam reports Stafford, VA — Two separate fraud incidents reported in Stafford County highlight ongoing concerns involving identity theft and phone-based financial scams. Deputies first…

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Chinatown distraction theft leaves victim without phone and wallet

Suspects wanted after distraction theft in Chinatown leaves victim without phone and wallet Washington, DC — A robbery in broad daylight unfolded in Chinatown when suspects used a distraction to steal a…

Wallet theft at Toms River Burger 25 sparks search for duo in silver Hyundai

Wallet swiped at Toms River restaurant as police hunt duo seen fleeing in Hyundai Toms River, NJ — A wallet theft at a local restaurant has prompted police to release images of…

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Wilmington Woman Accused of $24K Retail Theft Spree and Bank Fraud Attempt Arrested in Delaware

Wilmington, De — A 30-year-old woman accused of stealing more than $24,800 in merchandise and attempting to cash a fraudulent $4,000 check has been arrested following a multi-month Delaware State Police investigation,…

Toms River civil theft case against Silverton First Aid moves forward as discovery extends to August

A New Jersey judge approved a revised discovery schedule, setting deadlines for depositions and expert reports in the ongoing dispute TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A civil theft lawsuit filed by Toms River…

Newark delivery driver killed after teen car theft attempt ends in fatal crash

A father of three died after being dragged into a violent crash while trying to stop his car from being stolen, authorities said. NEWARK, NJ – A Newark delivery driver was killed…

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East Brunswick police seek public help after $100K copper wire theft

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A stretch of roadway near the South Brunswick border became the focus of a police investigation after a large-scale copper wire theft left telecommunications infrastructure stripped and officials…

Calvert deputies respond to over 2,200 calls as thefts, shootings reported

CALVERT COUNTY, MD – More than 2,200 calls for service kept Calvert County Sheriff’s Office deputies busy over a seven-day span, as investigators worked a series of thefts, property damage cases, and…

Hate crime reported at Queens Catholic church after theft, altar damage

A suspect is being sought after an alleged hate crime inside a Queens church disrupted a place of worship and prompted a police appeal for public help. Queens, NY – A man…

NJ Transit boss admits massive phone theft scheme worth over 1 million

NJ Transit supervisor admits stealing over 1000 phones in $1.3M scheme Trenton, NJ — A former NJ Transit supervisor admitted to orchestrating a years-long scheme that siphoned more than 1,000 cellphones from…

Ex-NJ Transit executive admits to $1.3M cellphone theft scheme, tax fraud

Former NJ Transit manager pleads guilty after stealing and reselling 1,000+ phones TRENTON, N.J. – A former NJ Transit supervisor admitted in court to orchestrating a years-long scheme to steal more than…

Stafford County reports larceny, identity theft attempts

Sheriff’s office details package theft and fraud schemes targeting residents in one day Stafford, VA – A damaged package reported missing its contents and two separate fraud incidents involving identity theft and…

Porch theft captured on video as Newark officials seek public’s help identifying suspect

Newark police seek suspect in $200 package theft on South 15th Street Newark, NJ – A daytime package theft captured on surveillance video has prompted Newark officials to ask for the public’s…

Palm Beach County elections office theft leads to arrest after encrypted key stolen

Authorities say a stolen election training device raised security concerns before being recovered. West Palm Beach, FL – A theft of sensitive computer equipment from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections…

Checkout trick leads to theft case at Stafford Target

Simple checkout trick turns into theft case at Stafford Target STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — What looked like a normal checkout quickly turned into a theft investigation after a suspect used a common…

Cart full of electronics stolen in bold Stafford Walmart theft

Suspect pushes cart full of stolen electronics out of Stafford Walmart STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Authorities are investigating a theft after a suspect walked out of a Walmart with a cart full…

Reality TV couple jailed after $5K Publix theft scheme, now held by ICE at Alligator Alcatrazz

Boca Raton, FL – Newly released body camera footage is shedding light on the arrest of a couple linked to a reported $5,000 retail theft scheme at a South Florida grocery store,…

Female heist crew sought in NYC jewelry theft spree spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn stores

Police say coordinated distraction tactics led to more than $40,000 in stolen jewelry across three incidents. New York, NY – Police are searching for three individuals accused of carrying out a series…

Jewelry thief wanted after Kohl’s theft in Severn

Police search for suspect accused of jewelry theft at Severn Kohl’s SEVERN, MD — A suspected shoplifter accused of stealing jewelry from a Kohl’s store in Severn is now being sought by…

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