Theft

Thieves steal four Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera in most recent European art heist

Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad hoc ​opportunists recruited through social media, pan-European police body Europol said.

Police officers patrol in front of the entrance of the Musee Renoir after four paintings, together valued at nine million euros, were stolen in an early-morning break-in, with two recovered in the museum's garden and two still missing, in Cagnes-sur-Mer on September 8, 2026.
Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

Jenin resident arrested on suspicion of stealing Tel Aviv district judge's car

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington, DC.

US authorities on the hunt for four Pakistanis in $770 million Medicare fraud case

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.

Museum heists have turned more violent, with thieves hired on social media, Europol says


Thieves use explosives to rob Dutch museum of ancient gold artifacts 

All the stolen objects were part of a visiting exhibition, named aptly ‘Dacia - Empire of Gold and Silver’ from the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest.

The ​​Cotofenesti helmet, 450 BCE, National History Museum of Romania.

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)