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Theft/burglary

Man burgled Sentosa, Serangoon Gardens homes on first visit to S’pore; stole items worth $105k

Chinese national Huang Xiaozong researched on where the wealthier parts of Singapore were and targeted homes at Sentosa and Serangoon Gardens that appeared empty.
Chinese national Huang Xiaozong researched on where the wealthier parts of Singapore were and targeted homes at Sentosa and Serangoon Gardens that appeared empty.

Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop

A Penang trader lost baskets of prized Black Thorn durian variety in two break-ins just days apart.
A Penang trader lost baskets of prized Black Thorn durian variety in two break-ins just days apart.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 6, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference, following a US-Iran deal, in Jerusalem, on June 15, 2026.

Jewellery worth millions stolen in French museum burglary

Jewellery created by French glass maker Rene Lalique at the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, in 2011.
Jewellery created by French glass maker Rene Lalique at the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, in 2011.

Several injured in fire at Haldia Petrochemicals' plant in eastern India, company says

India arrests staff accused of theft from Ram Mandir Hindu temple

The Ram Mandir temple has been at the centre of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics.
The Ram Mandir temple has been at the centre of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s Hindu-first politics.

Wave of thefts targeting public facilities raises concerns over investment in Riau Islands

On June 22, the Riau Islands Police created the Public Order and Security task force involving various parties.
On June 22, the Riau Islands Police created the Public Order and Security task force involving various parties.

Man arrested for allegedly stealing $50,000 during meeting to purchase cryptocurrency

The police said they recovered cash amounting to $7,450.
The police said they recovered cash amounting to $7,450.

Japanese man suspected of senior role in ‘Luffy’ syndicate nabbed in Manila

Two men charged over theft of $199,000 diamond at Chinatown jewellery store

The two men were arrested on June 19, while the stolen diamond was recovered.
The two men were arrested on June 19, while the stolen diamond was recovered.

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