theft

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a protocol called Poly Network stealing more than $600 million worth of cryptocurrency.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles issued a warning Tuesday about a rise in vehicle thefts in New York City and across the state, along with some tips to help people keep their vehicles from getting jacked. Motorcycle thefts rose 63% in New York City in 2021 when compared to the same time period a year ago, while…

A Los Angeles nun who took a vow of poverty has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges for stealing more than $800,000 to pay for a gambling habit.

A former police lieutenant-turned-lawyer was sentenced Monday in White Plains federal court to 51 months in prison for stealing $900,000 that was due to a fellow officer who worked at the smoldering remains of the World Trade Center site after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, prosecutors said. Gustavo Vila, who has been disbarred from practicing law amid the scandal, pleaded…

A neighbor captured the moment the thieves sped off with the victim holding onto the car in San Francisco.

A New Jersey babysitter discovered a pair of intruders in the home where she was working last week — and police say the man and woman may have been there for an unspecified “period of time” before they were discovered. Officers responding to a call about an interrupted burglary on Cedar Street in Englewood around 10:30 p.m. Friday encountered only…

A Massachusetts woman is not only mourning the loss of her 84-year-old grandmother but is also searching exhaustively for her nana’s missing wedding ring, which she says was stolen.

A 48-year-old Amtrak worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at more than $50,000 from his employer and reselling them, mainly via an online auction service, federal prosecutors in New Jersey say. Jose Rodriguez, of Brick, faces one count of theft from an agency receiving federal funds and one count of theft of government property…

A store employee chased after two people who stole a dog from a store in Houston and drove off. At one point, the woman jumps onto the speeding car.

The county DA says it’s professional thieves from New Jersey and Connecticut coming into Westchester, looking for unlocked cars with one thing commonly left inside

Authorities blame keyless ignition systems — and driver carelessness — for the stolen car spike, News 4’s Marc Santia reports.

The woman allegedly spent the money on rent, car loan payments, credit card bills, hundreds of online purchases and her wedding at a venue in Burlington County

Five family members and another person stole more than $1.4 million from a widow who was under the family’s care, according to an indictment handed up Thursday. Authorities said the victim’s 90-year-old sister and the sister’s son assumed power of attorney for the victim after her husband died in November 2012. That came about due to the victim’s diminished...

The Stamford woman is accused of stealing up to $17,000 a month from the gas station where she was a manager

Authorities are looking for a brazen thief who snatched a cellphone from the hand of an 80-year-old woman as she stood outside Macy’s Herald Square over the weekend. Police say the woman was in front of the Broadway entrance to the department store around 8:30 p.m. Sunday when the stranger sneaked up, grabbed her phone and ran off. He...

A South Jersey cleaning lady is accused of stealing sports memorabilia, jewelry and other items from multiple homes

Police are looking for two men they say have been stealing tip jars from businesses and hitting people who tried to stop them.

The NYPD wants to find three suspects accused of stealing a tip jar this week.

Police are looking for a trio caught on camera stealing about 400 pairs of underwear from a New Jersey Victoria’s Secret store.

A thief stole a drunk man’s pricey jewelry, vest and wallet after the man fell asleep on a stoop, the NYPD said.