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Theft/burglary

Missing Ballesteros statue found chopped in pieces in Spain

A screengrab from a handout video shows pieces of a statue of Seve Ballesteros, a late Spanish professional golfer, recovered by members of the Spanish law enforcement, in Santander, Spain, January 30, 2026. Guardia Civil/Handout via REUTERS
A screengrab from a handout video shows pieces of a statue of Seve Ballesteros, a late Spanish professional golfer, recovered by members of the Spanish law enforcement, in Santander, Spain, January 30, 2026. Guardia Civil/Handout via REUTERS

Suspects flee with suitcases containing $3.4m in cash after robbing victims in downtown Tokyo

Investigators work in the area of a suspected robbery in Tokyo's Taito ward in the early hours of Jan 30.
Investigators work in the area of a suspected robbery in Tokyo's Taito ward in the early hours of Jan 30.

London thief snatches phone from wrong target: She’s a triathlete

Screengrabs from Ms Elizabeth Lopez-Aguilar’s TikTok account shows her filming moments before a man snatched her phone.
Screengrabs from Ms Elizabeth Lopez-Aguilar’s TikTok account shows her filming moments before a man snatched her phone.

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.

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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.