Theft

Wife of Jewish anti-Zionist convicted of theft for removing hostage poster from memorial in 2024

The British woman was given an 18-month conditional discharge and ordered her to pay $1,637 in prosecution costs.

A photograph taken on January 18, 2025 shows lit candles and a placard displayed during a vigil in the centre of Brighton, England, for people held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
Portugal returns three stolen artifacts to Mexico in handover ceremony at the Mexican Embassy in Lisbon, February 17, 2026.

Portugal returns stolen Mayan, Zapotec artifacts to Mexico in first-ever archaeological restitution

Newly discovered limestone shards and vessels on display in the new "Criminal Past" exhibit at the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel, February 16, 2026.

Second Temple workshop found on Israel's Mount Scopus during investigation into antiquities thieves

Police cyber crime unit

Identity theft, data leaks top Israel’s cybercrime list, nearly 1 in 12 affected in 2024


Police probe death of man beaten, robbed of Star of David necklace in Coney Island

The victim's brother told Eyewitness News the necklace the two attackers stole was worth less than $50.

Suspect wanted in death of Michael Shelonchik.

Four men on trial for theft of 2,100-year-old Celtic gold treasure from Manching museum

Majority of the 3.7-kilogram treasure still missing after the burglary. “The loss of this treasure is immeasurable,” a researcher remarked.

 Celtic gold coins hoard. Illustration.

Police arrest over 30 illegal migrants, six car thieves across the country in weekend raids

Israel Police arrest over 30 illegal migrants and six car thieves in raids across the country.

 Israel Police arresting illegal migrants in a series of raids across the country, January 12, 2024.

Two men arrested in Egypt for trafficking hundreds of ancient artifacts

Egyptian authorities said that over 450 artifacts had nearly been stolen, including statue busts and ancient coins.

 Two statues that were seized by Egyptian authorities.

Caregiver steals hundreds of thousands of shekels from elderly patient

According to police, the caregiver took advantage of the patient's health condition, using his credit cards to steal hundreds of thousands of shekels. 

 Disabled elderly man using a walker to help him walk.

Star Trek license plates cost retired woman thousands

"I don't have a car. I don't drive. Those plates were turned in," retiree, Beda Koorey explained to CBS.

Driving (Illustrative photo)

TLV District Attorney’s Office indicts lawyer for stealing over 2.1 million shekels

Attorney Kinneret Zelda Shamir Mesika allegedly received funds from buyers during a property transaction but kept the money for herself instead of transferring it to the seller. 

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect

The video, titled "Day in the life as a mom," showed the influencer picking out items inside the store and placing them in her car.

 Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect.

Two minors detained after stealing security guards weapon in Beersheba

Two children were detained for stealing a security guard's weapon from a car at a Beersheba shopping center after two adults were recently indicted for multiple vehicle burglaries in the city.

Israel Police vehicle (Illustrative)

Thief disguised as IDF officer arrested after targeting evacuee residences

A resident of Eilat posing as an IDF officer was arrested for multiple burglaries in Kiryat Shmona, and was found with stolen goods.

  Image of the 30 years old Eilat resident handcuffed and being led to one of the crime scenes.