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


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

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 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.

Candy and carats: Thieves steal $2 million from jewelry store after tunneling through candy shop

The thieves cut a hole in the roof of a neighboring candy store to gain access to the jewelry store's safe.

Police investigate an area affected by the Palisades Fire near Topanga State Park in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 12, 2025.

Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis

The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Like taking sausages from a baby: Corgi police dog caught stealing in China

This is the second time that Fuzai has been caught breaking the rules.

Fuzai, a one-and-a-half-year-old corgi police dog, has found himself on the other side of the law after he was recorded stealing a sausage from a child during patrols