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Law
fromMoneywise
15 hours ago

Towing scams are surging across the U.S. - and one NYC case shows just how brazen these companies have become

Clutch Towing in Brooklyn continues to operate despite a settlement for overcharging customers, leaving victims like Michael Medved with hefty fees.
#catalytic-converter-theft
#art-theft
France news
fromAxios
17 hours ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
France news
fromAxios
17 hours ago

Priceless items are easy to steal. They're increasingly harder to sell.

Thieves stole three valuable paintings from a small Italian museum in a quick smash-and-grab operation.
#mail-theft
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

More ABC7 viewers share issues with rising mail theft in San Jose communities

Mail theft in San Jose is escalating, with residents experiencing repeated incidents and significant financial losses.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
London politics
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
#theft
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. family flies home from vacation to find truck stolen from Logan Airport garage

A truck was stolen from Boston Logan Airport's central parking garage, similar to a previous theft weeks earlier.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Holiday suitcase thief who targeted family on Gatwick train jailed

A thief was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for stealing a family's suitcase at a train station.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
#cybersecurity
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago
Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

L.A. Metro shut down parts of its network due to detected hacking activity, while maintaining uninterrupted transit services.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on a Car Breathalyzer Firm Leaves Drivers Stuck

Law enforcement dismantled major botnets while new vulnerabilities and privacy issues in tech continue to emerge, raising concerns over security.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
#carjacking
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Man, 20, Hurt in Marine Park Carjacking

A 20-year-old man was carjacked and beaten by three thieves in Marine Park, Brooklyn, and is currently in stable condition after hospitalization.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

A rideshare driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Lower Manhattan after refusing to give a ride to four masked individuals.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Man, 20, Hurt in Marine Park Carjacking

A 20-year-old man was carjacked and beaten by three thieves in Marine Park, Brooklyn, and is currently in stable condition after hospitalization.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

A rideshare driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Lower Manhattan after refusing to give a ride to four masked individuals.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 days ago

These car gadgets are worth every penny

Spring and summer are ideal for purchasing car gadgets to enhance road trips.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Drivers Slammed With Scam 'Enforcement Action' Texts, NYPD Warns

Brooklyn drivers are targeted by a scam text claiming enforcement action, urging immediate payment to avoid penalties.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Clutch Towing on What It Takes to Run a 24/7 Service

Clutch Towing Inc. provides reliable towing services in NYC, emphasizing safety, respect, and fast response times since its founding in 2020.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: When a robotaxi has to call 911 | TechCrunch

Waymo provides 500,000 paid robotaxi rides weekly, facing challenges like vehicle paralysis requiring public service intervention.
Austin
fromFast Company
6 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Driverless cars, meet your eye doctor

Kinetic's CEO Nikhil Naikal states, 'We have eyes, and when we need to correct vision, we go to an optometrist... In the same way, this is a digital prescription to correct the errors of the car's understanding of the world around it.'
Cars
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
Washington DC
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

BRINC's new police drone uses Starlink, carries Narcan, chases vehicles at 60mph

BRINC's drones are increasingly adopted by U.S. cities as part of the drone as first responder system, with significant contracts and innovations.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Midtown West robbery: man robbed of Rolex and $4,000

A 53-year-old man was violently robbed in Midtown West, losing cash, valuables, and clothing to two attackers.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Police Pull Oakland Woman Over After Thieves Put License Plates Tied to a Crime on Her Car

An Oakland woman was mistakenly identified as a criminal due to her license plates being swapped with stolen ones linked to a serious crime.
#auto-theft
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Members of auto theft crew stole their first car in Flushing during ten-week crime spree: NYPD amNewYork

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

6 charged in relation to violent carjackings, overseas vehicle resale ring: Peel police | CBC News

Peel police recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles linked to an auto-theft ring selling them overseas, resulting in six arrests and multiple charges.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

Members of auto theft crew stole their first car in Flushing during ten-week crime spree: NYPD amNewYork

Information security
fromFortune
5 days ago

Cargo theft costs U.S. trucking $18 million a day and is 'unlike anything our industry has faced before,' logistics exec warns | Fortune

Cargo theft has become a significant threat to the U.S. supply chain, costing the industry billions annually.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Five arrested in suspected botched burglary after car crash in Dublin with three hospitalised

Three individuals were hospitalized after a collision involving a car fleeing from police in Dublin.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Moment Rolex ripper ambushes boss near London's Hyde Park to steal 30k watch

Luxury watch thefts in London have surged, with over 22 million in valuables stolen in two years, impacting victims' sense of safety.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Queens video shows driver doing donuts before police chase

A black sedan performed dangerous stunts in Kew Gardens Hills, triggering a police chase and evoking memories of a fatal drag-racing incident from 2020.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

AI tools offer 'near-real-time' analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers | Computer Weekly

Cellebrite's AI-powered Guardian Investigate platform enables police to rapidly analyze mobile device data, discover connections between datasets, track phone locations over time, and construct event timelines for major crime investigations.
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A security guard monitoring the parking lot saw the couple casing cars in the Flatbush Ave. lot near Avenue U in Mill Basin and called police.
Brooklyn
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
US politics
fromInvestigative Post
2 weeks ago

How the government can track your movements

Federal law enforcement agencies purchase location data from internet advertisers and data brokers to track individuals' phones without traditional warrants or oversight.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
#vehicle-theft
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
US politics

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Gowanus in 60 seconds: 5 luxury cars boosted from Brooklyn garage in overnight heist

Five luxury vehicles were stolen from an unstaffed Brooklyn parking garage in a coordinated early morning heist, with thieves leaving behind a Hyundai.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
US politics

Someone Stole Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's Car, It Was Recovered the Next Day in Vallejo

fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Things to Do Immediately If You Lose Your Only Set of Car Keys - Social Media Explorer

In the age of smart fobs and transponder chips, losing your keys isn't just a minor inconvenience; it can feel like a high-tech lockout from your own life. When the realization settles in, the clock starts ticking. Your first instinct might be to call the dealership, but that often leads to a massive towing bill and a multi-day wait for parts.
Gadgets
Privacy professionals
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Rising number of scams now use AI, Toronto police warn | CBC News

Criminals use AI to rapidly gather personal information from social media and online profiles to execute highly personalized and credible scams impersonating trusted institutions.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Researchers Uncover Method to Track Cars via Tire Sensors

TPMS tire pressure sensors transmit unencrypted unique identifiers allowing low-cost roadside receivers to track vehicle movements and driving patterns.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

A cyclist was knocked off her electric bicycle and robbed by two men on a moped, but police declined to investigate due to lack of identified suspects, leaving her traumatized and unable to cycle home.
fromHudson Valley Post
3 weeks ago

Walgreens Testing a New Way to Fight Retail Theft in New York Stores

Walgreens has launched a new pilot program at select New York locations that will allow some employees to wear body-worn cameras while working in the store. The cameras are voluntary for employees and are intended to help improve safety for both workers and customers. The company believes the presence of body cameras could help prevent tense situations from escalating.
New York City
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Surveillance company Flock generates controversy - and a roster of L.A. clients

Dozens of cities have terminated contracts with Flock Safety over concerns that its license plate reader data facilitates Trump's mass deportation efforts, though Los Angeles continues using the surveillance technology.
#police-vehicle-theft
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Met chief gives phone firms deadline over thefts

Metropolitan Police commissioner demands phone manufacturers implement anti-theft measures by June 1 or face mandatory legislation requiring devices become unusable when stolen.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto police officers accused of GPS tracking victim, orchestrating insurance fraud: court docs | CBC News

Numerous Toronto police officers face criminal charges including conspiracy, GPS tracking of a victim, and arranging a vehicle theft amid Project South investigation.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case

In statements made by investigators, the video was apparently "recovered from residual data located in backend systems." It's unclear how long such data is retained or how easy it is for Google to access it. Some reports claim that it took several days for Google to recover the data. In large-scale enterprise storage solutions, "deleted" for the user doesn't always mean that the data is gone.
Artificial intelligence
Law
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Vehicles, mailboxes and homes struck in reported thefts in Los Gatos

Multiple early-January incidents reported: mailbox break-in, vehicle tampering and ransacking, home burglary with stolen jewelry, gas-cap vandalism, and truck petty theft.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police probe spate of parcel shelf thefts from cars in north London

It didn't look like anything had been missing initially until we noticed the retractable parcel shelf had been removed. We had to wait weeks for the new window because it's such a common problem in north London that the demand for the windows was just exceeding their ability to supply them. We were told, if we replaced it, to take the parcel shelf out at night.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Tech support detective solved crime by checking the carpark

"A floor manager responsible for production asked me to fix his PC, which was so slow he could literally make a coffee in the time between double-clicking an icon and having the program open," Parker told On Call. The manager's PC was only a year old and ran Windows XP, a combo that at the time of this tale should have made for decent performance.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 things burglars look for that signal no one is home that most people do without thinking - Silicon Canals

According to former burglar turned security consultant Michael Fraser, who spent years breaking into homes before turning his life around, these seemingly innocent habits are exactly what professionals look for. "Most people have no idea they're broadcasting an empty house," he told me during a recent interview. "They think they're being careful, but they're actually creating a roadmap." After speaking with several security experts and reformed burglars, I discovered that the things we do without thinking often create the perfect opportunity for break-ins.
Information security
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Rash of catalytic converter thefts reported in Saratoga

Multiple Saratoga residents experienced identity theft, fraud attempts, multiple catalytic-converter thefts, and a residential burglary resulting in several thousand dollars in losses.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

Airbag Theft Hits Brooklyn, Mamdani Responds

NEW YORK, NY- During the Albany budget hearing, Assemblyman Ranker Chan raised alarms over a series of car break-ins in his district, noting that 30 airbags were stolen overnight across two precincts. Overnight in neighborhoods including Bath Beach, Gravesend, and Bensonhurst, at least 30 cars had airbags stolen, officials said. Airbags, which can cost $1,000 or more to replace at dealerships, are targeted by thieves because they sell for $50-$200 on the black market.
New York City
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Stolen car suspect drives through L.A. River channel, leading authorities on a pursuit

A suspected car thief led deputies on an early-morning chase into the Los Angeles River channel, disabled the vehicle, surrendered, and was taken into custody.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Vehicles, mailboxes and homes struck in reported thefts in Los Gatos

Multiple incidents in the neighborhood include thefts, vehicle tampering, burglary, and vandalism targeting mailboxes, vehicles, and a residence with video evidence available.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Police search for three people tied to iPad robberies across Brooklyn

According to investigators, the robberies happened over several weeks in December and followed a similar pattern. In one of the earliest cases, police say a man walking out of an Apple store on Flatbush Avenue on Dec. 5 had an iPad taken directly from his hand. No injuries were reported. Later in the month, on Dec. 22, police say a woman walking along State Street in Downtown Brooklyn had a bag containing an iPad taken from her. No serious injuries were reported.
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