FDNY Ambulance on scene to provide medical assistance to victims.

FDNY Firefighter Charged with Grand Larceny and Identity Theft

BRONX, NY – Sylus McKenzie, a 33-year-old FDNY firefighter, has been recently indicted on charges of grand larceny, identity theft, and official misconduct. According to the Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark…

Senate Clears Bucco Bill Enhancing Punishments for Auto Theft Crimes

Sen. Bucco's bill that targets auto theft trafficking networks and expands penalties for offenders was advanced by the New Jersey Senate.…

Rash of Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported in Beachwood, Police Offer Prevention Tips

BEACHWOOD, NJ – On May 2, 2023, several residents of Beachwood, New Jersey, reported thefts of catalytic converters from their vehicles. Late model Hondas appear to be targeted, with the thefts likely…

Do you know him? Newark police seeking to identify theft suspect

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Department is appealing for public assistance in identifying an individual suspected of burglarizing a vehicle on Monday. The incident, caught on surveillance footage, took place…

Cranford Police Respond to Multiple Attempted Vehicle Thefts

CRANFORD, NJ – The Cranford Police Department is investigating three separate reports of attempted motor vehicle thefts over the last weekend. In the first two incidents, suspects attempted to break into a…

Secaucus Police Arrest Three in Connection with Vehicle Thefts

SECAUCUS, NJ – A special task force, supervised by Detective Sergeant Matthew Ford, was instrumental in the arrest of three juvenile males in connection with car thefts. The incident unfolded on Friday,…

Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Theft Charge

EAST ORANGE, NJ – A stolen vehicle report filed on January 29th led to the arrest of Samir Shelton, a 28-year-old resident of East Orange. Officer Rock and Detective Menza collaborated in…

Arson and Theft Suspect Sought in Kensington Avenue Fire

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A fire broke out inside a commercial property on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue on Wednesday, around 3:37PM. The Arson Task Force is seeking assistance in identifying a…

Two Brooklyn Men Arrested for Package Theft in Linden

LINDEN, NJ – Two men from Brooklyn, identified as Changzhu Lin, 42, and Tung Wong, 55, were arrested on Wednesday, following an incident of package theft from a local home on the…

Failed Liquor Store Theft Foiled by Quick-Thinking Staffer

Beechboro, Australia – A brazen attempt at shoplifting took an unexpected turn when a vigilant employee at The Bottle-O Beechboro, an Australian liquor store, locked a shoplifter inside the premises, as captured…

Increase in Attempted Vehicle Thefts Reported in Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has reported a marked increase in attempted vehicle thefts and burglaries, apparently to steal key fobs to vehicles. Instances have been reported during both early…

Barnegat Woman Sentenced to Prison for Theft of $108k

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Lisa Dowd, a 52-year-old resident of Barnegat, has been sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison for theft by the Honorable Linda G. Baxter, J.S.C. Dowd…

Brooklyn CEO Charged with Fraudulent Laboratory Intrusion and Theft

NEWARK, N.J. – Eric Leykin, a 32-year-old CEO of a clinical reference laboratory based in Brooklyn, New York, was arraigned on Thursday, for wire fraud, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

Two Women Wanted in Connection with Retail Theft

COLUMBUS, OH – Detectives from the Columbus Police Property Crimes Bureau are seeking assistance in identifying two women caught on surveillance cameras stealing nearly $1,300 worth of merchandise from a W. Dublin…

Homeland Security Official Says Organized Retail Theft An ‘Absolute Threat’ To Public Safety

Homeland Security Official Says Organized Retail Theft An ‘Absolute Threat’ To Public Safety Erinn Broadus on June 1, 2023 Authorities are warning the public about a rapid increase in organized retail theft,…

Theft Arrest by Cumberland City Police Department

CUMBERLAND, MD – On Tuesday, officers from the Cumberland City Police responded to a theft report at a business in the 700 block of Park St. Employees informed officers that a woman…

Wave of Auto Thefts Strikes Annapolis area Neighborhoods

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Over the past week, dozens of thefts and tampering with automobiles have been recently reported in the Whispering Woods and Bay Dale areas. Unlocked vehicles have been the main…

Utica Police Investigate Theft and Vandalism at Valley View Golf Course

UTICA, NY – Over the past few weeks, the City of Utica Police Department has been investigating a series of incidents involving theft and damage at the Valley View Golf Course. Groups…

Newark Public Safety Director Appeals for Information on Theft Suspect

NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is appealing for public assistance, following a theft that occurred on Monday, May 23. At around 7:14 pm, a man was caught on surveillance…

Newark Police Request Public’s Help to Identify Theft Suspects

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a theft incident that occurred on May 22, 2023. The suspects…

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