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Theft/burglary

Man arrested for allegedly stealing rental car in Woodlands; key was left unattended on tyre

The police said they were alerted to a case of theft of motor vehicle at about 11.45pm on Jan 19.
The police said they were alerted to a case of theft of motor vehicle at about 11.45pm on Jan 19.

Louvre heist probe: What we know

The fifth suspect in the theft was charged with being an accomplice, but was released under judicial supervision pending a trial.
The fifth suspect in the theft was charged with being an accomplice, but was released under judicial supervision pending a trial.

Louvre heist probe still aims to ‘recover jewellery’, top prosecutor says

Top Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said investigators were keeping an open mind as to where the loot might be.
Top Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said investigators were keeping an open mind as to where the loot might be.

Jail for man who accepted $2k to post bail for alleged housebreaker who later absconded

Wilson Ang's offences were linked to Long Zhihua, who was an alleged member of a housebreaking syndicate.
Wilson Ang's offences were linked to Long Zhihua, who was an alleged member of a housebreaking syndicate.

K-pop star and actress Nana faces countersuit from home invasion suspect

The suspect recently filed a complaint against Nana on charges of attempted murder and aggravated bodily injury.
The suspect recently filed a complaint against Nana on charges of attempted murder and aggravated bodily injury.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 31, 2025

A March 2024 photo shows a woman writing a message to mark the 10th year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
A March 2024 photo shows a woman writing a message to mark the 10th year since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 carrying 239 people disappeared from radar screens while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.

‘Ocean’s Eleven’ gang steals $45m in cash, gold from German bank over Christmas

The thieves broke into more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes after using a drill to access the vault.
The thieves broke into more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes after using a drill to access the vault.

8 Philippine police officers face dismissal over alleged home robbery

A flag of the Philippines flies as supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte, rally outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the appeal ruling on the provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (80) in The Hague, the Netherlands, 28 November 2025.  EPA/LINA SELG / POOL
A flag of the Philippines flies as supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte, rally outside the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the appeal ruling on the provisional release of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (80) in The Hague, the Netherlands, 28 November 2025.  EPA/LINA SELG / POOL

Caregiver took bank card belonging to man with dementia and unlawfully withdrew $10k

The caregiver also used the credit card details of a second victim, a 75-year-old man, to buy credits worth nearly $1,800 linked to an online game.
The caregiver also used the credit card details of a second victim, a 75-year-old man, to buy credits worth nearly $1,800 linked to an online game.

Bumbling crooks rip and drag ATM out of 7-Eleven in Texas, still end up empty-handed

This screenshot shows the moment an ATM is violently ripped out of its mooring with a hook and a cable at a 7-Eleven in Texas.
This screenshot shows the moment an ATM is violently ripped out of its mooring with a hook and a cable at a 7-Eleven in Texas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.