Theft

Guard dogs or state security? Malawi faces unusual post-election dispute

The German Shepherds, valued at $2,300 each, were brought out of the Lilongwe palace beginning three days after the election and finishing only the day before Mutharika’s inauguration on October 5.

Then-Malawi president Lazarus Chakwera speaks during an election campaign rally at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe, on September 13, 2025.
Vehicle break-in illustration to represent Or Yehuda theft on January 18.

Israeli Police arrests five suspects over NIS 500,000 theft in Or Yehuda, near Tel Aviv - report

Police arrest suspect accused of stealing a vehicle containing military equipment in the West Bank on January 6, 2026.

Police recover IDF reservist’s car packed with military equipment

The Hillel Yaffe hospital in Hadera.

Mentally ill man steals car with infant in back seat at Hadera hospital, baby returned unharmed


Jewish influencer ‘The Watch King’ zapped with taser and robbed of over $550,000

The men tased Moshe Haimoff before robbing him of over $550,000 in jewellery.

Moshe Haimoff

Georgian crime gang members arrested for stealing phones, over NIS 1m.

The arrests followed an undercover operation by the Central District’s Central Unit, targeting theft, receiving stolen goods, and conspiracy. 

 (Illustrative) Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Thieves mistakenly take historic Masonic banner believing it was a Jewish Star, owners claim

The banner is believed to have been taken during the Festival of Writing and Ideas on June 6, the weekend 5,000 festivalgoers were present. 

 Borris, County Carlow, near to Borris, Milltown Cross Roads and Ullard, Carlow, Ireland. The main gates of Borris House.

Border Police officer among four indicted for ammunition theft and trade

Tal Joseph, a Border Police officer stationed at a base in the West Bank, exploited his access to weapons and stole large quantities of 5.56 mm ammunition.

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Suspect arrested for stealing over 2 million NIS worth of peanuts in Beersheba

The investigation began following a report of a break-in at a peanut factory in Beersheba on June 15, 2025, during Operation Rising Lion against Iran. 

 A suspect was arrested for stealing four containers of peanuts, totaling 104 tons, from a factory in Beersheba, Israel.

The heist of the century: $3.6 million worth of cannabis oil stolen without a trace

A sophisticated theft operation led to a months-long investigation. Four suspects with different roles, a battle over millions in cash, and a product that has become the gold of the modern age.

 Cannabis

Founder of Yalla Bikes shop looted in Iran strike launches fundraiser for neighborhood repairs

"It's been really beautiful to see all the community support - so many people reaching out, volunteer groups coming to help clean and organize," Jake said.

 Jake standing outside Yalla Bikes.

Criminals taking advantage of homes emptied by Iran attacks, charges reveal

Over the past few days, Israel Police have logged several theft attempts that took place either during or right after sirens, when citizens and authorities are otherwise occupied. 

Three suspects arrested in northern Israel on suspicion of stealing from a shelter and breaking into a house under the cover of alarms

Beyond the headlines: Carrying the light forward - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 The wedding of Yehuda and Hodaya, Inset bottom-right, fallen IDF sgt. Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist.

'Red stop' 24-hour crackdown: Israel police arrest nine suspects, seize weapons, vehicles

Israel Police, in a joint 24-hour crackdown with IDF and Border Police, arrested nine suspects in the West Bank for serious crimes, seizing weapons and stolen vehicles.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.