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Theft/burglary

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.

Jail for syndicate member who stole luxury watches, cash from SIA business class passenger

Liu Ming, 26, a Chinese national, was convicted of one count of theft.
Liu Ming, 26, a Chinese national, was convicted of one count of theft.

Russia compares US blockade of Venezuela to piracy

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following a meeting of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with his Kazakh counterpart Ermek Kosherbayev in Moscow, Russia, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova attends a press conference following a meeting of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with his Kazakh counterpart Ermek Kosherbayev in Moscow, Russia, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

Man and teenager arrested for allegedly snatching cash from an elderly man

The two suspects are slated to be charged of snatch theft on Dec 26.
The two suspects are slated to be charged of snatch theft on Dec 26.

Louvre installs bars over gallery window used by thieves in sensational heist

Workers install metal bars on a window at the Louvre Museum that thieves broke into on Oct 19, 2025.
Workers install metal bars on a window at the Louvre Museum that thieves broke into on Oct 19, 2025.

Santas and elves in Canada steal groceries to give to the needy

A group of people dressed up as Santas and elves stole groceries from a supermarket in Canada and claimed to have given the stolen goods to the needy.
A group of people dressed up as Santas and elves stole groceries from a supermarket in Canada and claimed to have given the stolen goods to the needy.

Kyoto police look to dissuade shoplifters with photos of officers’ eyes

The police took photos of over 40 officers’ eyes with their consent and asked for the public to vote which ones  "looked effective".
The police took photos of over 40 officers’ eyes with their consent and asked for the public to vote which ones  "looked effective".

French presidential silverware keeper faces trial over suspected porcelain theft

FILE PHOTO: General view of the Elysee Palace, the French President's official residence, in Paris, France, February 21, 2024. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: General view of the Elysee Palace, the French President's official residence, in Paris, France, February 21, 2024. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

North Korea stole $2.57b of crypto in 2025, report says

A sharp jump from 2024 underscores North Korea’s growing ability to pull off massive heists.
A sharp jump from 2024 underscores North Korea’s growing ability to pull off massive heists.

Jail for man who struck domestic helper with knife, kicked police officer and stole mobile phone

Jerome Jayce Ng pleaded guilty to criminal intimidation and two other charges related to separate incidents.
Jerome Jayce Ng pleaded guilty to criminal intimidation and two other charges related to separate incidents.

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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.