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Theft/burglary

While Asian immigrants work in the US, burglars target their homes

Mr Chong Man Kim, 69, and his wife had their home in Eugene ransacked in August while they were working at their grocery store.
Mr Chong Man Kim, 69, and his wife had their home in Eugene ransacked in August while they were working at their grocery store.

Thieves in France steal jewellery worth up to $1.6m: Police

The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille.
The burglars reportedly broke into a jewellery boutique in central Roubaix, near Lille.

Man jailed in UK for stealing Banksy painting

Gallery manager Lindor Mehmetaj with the print of Banksy's "Girl with Balloon", after it was returned to the London gallery.
Gallery manager Lindor Mehmetaj with the print of Banksy's "Girl with Balloon", after it was returned to the London gallery.

3 charged over stuffed animal heist at amusement park seen in Tom Hanks movie

Playland Park is a popular destination for local residents drawn by its waterfront setting and classic mix of rides, games, shows and snacks.
Playland Park is a popular destination for local residents drawn by its waterfront setting and classic mix of rides, games, shows and snacks.

Nearly 2 years’ jail for woman who cheated restaurants of over $9,000 with fake PayNow screenshots

Filipino Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, 33, pleaded guilty to four charges, including cheating and theft.
Filipino Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, 33, pleaded guilty to four charges, including cheating and theft.

Six ancient statues stolen from Syria’s National Museum of Damascus

People visiting Syria's National Museum of Damascus on Jan 8 after it reopened to the public, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.
People visiting Syria's National Museum of Damascus on Jan 8 after it reopened to the public, following the ouster of former president Bashar al-Assad.

Woman arrested at Changi Airport over suspected theft of supplements worth $500

A box of supplements, valued at $507.30, was discovered missing from the display shelf of a Guardian outlet in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 1.
A box of supplements, valued at $507.30, was discovered missing from the display shelf of a Guardian outlet in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 1.

French biathlete Julia Simon handed six-month ban, still eligible for Winter Olympics

FILE PHOTO: Winter Sports - Biathlon World Championships - Lenzerheide, Switzerland - February 18, 2025 Gold medallist France's Julia Simon celebrates on the podium after winning the Women's 15km Individual REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Winter Sports - Biathlon World Championships - Lenzerheide, Switzerland - February 18, 2025 Gold medallist France's Julia Simon celebrates on the podium after winning the Women's 15km Individual REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Louvre museum will need years to fix security issues, state auditor finds

FILE PHOTO: A French CRS riot police officer patrols near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum, after French police arrested suspects in the Louvre heist case, in Paris, France October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A French CRS riot police officer patrols near the glass Pyramid of the Louvre Museum, after French police arrested suspects in the Louvre heist case, in Paris, France October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor/File Photo

French taxi driver acquitted of theft from UK minister over lack of evidence

British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy took a 600km taxi ride with his wife in April 2025, from northern Italy to the French Alps.
British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy took a 600km taxi ride with his wife in April 2025, from northern Italy to the French Alps.

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