BURGLARY

Nov 30 2024CRIME

Thanksgiving Day: Pastor’s Martial Arts Skills Stop Church Burglary

On Thanksgiving morning, an Antioch church faced an unexpected visitor. A burglar broke in, but they met their match in Pastor Nick Neves, who has some surprises up his sleeve. Neves, trained in martial arts like jujitsu and kickboxing, confronted the would-be thief. He didn't need weapons; he used his skills to handle the situation without causing harm. The pastor ...

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Nov 24 2024CRIME

Pro Athletes Face New Burglary Threat: Tourist Visa Crooks

Does a tourist visa protect you from thieves? Not always, especially if you're a professional athlete in North America. The NBA and NFL have alerted their players about a clever, tech-savvy burglary ring from South America. These thieves aren't your average criminals; they use drones, signal-jammers, and even travel with tourist visas. You might think they're here fo...

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Nov 16 2024CRIME

Overnight Mishap: One Caught After Lincoln Park Business Break-in

Early Friday morning, around 3:30 a. m. , a botched burglary attempt took place in Chicago's Lincoln Park. Three people tried to enter a business on North Halsted Street by removing its front door. However, before they could get inside, police officers who were responding to the scene arrived promptly. As the officers approached, things got more chaotic. A gray Infin...

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Nov 14 2024CRIME

Two Chiefs Players Face Home Break-ins

Last month, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce experienced break-ins at their homes within a few days of each other, according to law enforcement reports. These incidents aren't what you hope for, particularly for professional athletes. The break-ins happened around the time of a home game against the New Orleans Saints on Octob...

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Nov 04 2024CRIME

The Colorado Crime Spree: Why Asian Homes are Targets

Burglars in Colorado have been targeting homes of Asian American business owners, and the problem is spreading. Over the past year, $1 million worth of cash and luxuries have been stolen from homes in Douglas County. Police believe this is part of a wider crime ring called the South American Theft Group. This issue isn't isolated to Douglas County; similar break-ins ...

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Smash-and-Grab Crime in Novato: East Bay Man Caught

Early on a Saturday morning, a car rammed into the Specialty Tobacco Outlet in Novato, California. The action was part of a burglary, and an East Bay man was later arrested in connection with the crime. The incident took place around 3 a.m. at 925 Diablo Avenue. Police reviewed video footage and spotted five individuals and two vehicles involved in the crime. Th...

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Sep 08 2024CRIME

Casket Caper:Vegas Heist or Just Another Crazy Night?

A woman in Las Vegas found herself in hot water after allegedly breaking into a funeral home and stealing a casket containing a body. Patricia Sierra, 47, faces charges including grand larceny, burglary, and disturbing human remains. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of August 27th when a 911 call reported a person sprawled face down outside Affordabl...

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Sep 08 2024CRIME

Grave Robbery or Drunken Debacle? Unraveling the Vegas Funeral Home Heist

A woman in Las Vegas was arrested after a bizarre incident involving a stolen casket. Patricia Sierra, 47, broke into a funeral home, took a casket with a body inside, and dumped it on the street. Police were alerted by a 911 call reporting a body lying face down outside the Affordable Cremation and Burial Service. Upon arriving, they found a broken window and a t...

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Aug 27 2024CRIME

Alarming Surge of Thefts and Vandalism in St. Cloud: Can You Help Solve These Cases?

In a recent spate of criminal activities, St. Cloud Police have reported multiple burglaries and vandalism, along with two stolen vehicles. The first burglary occurred on the 200 block of 2nd Street Northeast, where a garage was broken into and two white bins of children's clothes and toys were taken. Another burglary was reported on the 900 block of 8th Avenue Sout...

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