Burglary
Coverage of Burglary in the Nexus archive.
- Man breaks into apartment by punching hole in wall, assaults 15-year-old girl, police say
A man named Obed Reyes was arrested after police alleged he broke into a family’s apartment by punching a hole in the closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, allegedly grabbing her hair and punching her before threatening to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.
- Man breaks into apartment by punching hole in wall, assaults 15-year-old girl, police say
A Georgia man named Obed Reyes allegedly broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole through a closet wall and assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. Following the assault, Reyes further allegedly threatened to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.
- Man breaks into apartment by punching hole in wall, assaults 15-year-old girl, police say
A 29-year-old man named Obed Reyes broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole in a closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. After the victim managed to escape and get help, Reyes allegedly threatened her with rape.
- Crash-and-grab thieves target Bucktown gas station, Chicago police say
Chicago police reported a crash-and-grab burglary targeting a gas station in Bucktown. The incident took place at approximately 3 a.m. on Tuesday.
- Man arrested at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills compound after stealing her car, source says
A man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of burglary at a property belonging to Kim Kardashian's Calabasas-area estate. The arrest took place after the individual was reportedly seen loading numerous items into a vehicle.
- Man arrested at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills compound after stealing her car, source says
A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a burglary suspicion. The arrest occurred at one of Kim Kardashian's properties located in the Calabasas-area, after he allegedly stole her car.
- Government doctor’s house in Vellore burgled
A government doctor's house in Vellore was burgled, prompting the Superintendent of Police N.U. Sivaraman to form special teams to apprehend the culprits.
- San Bruno post office burglary prompts warning for residents
Residents of San Bruno are being advised to monitor their financial accounts following a burglary at the San Bruno Post Office. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating the incident, which has prompted the warning for those who recently visited the post office or used its collection boxes.
- Video shows man allegedly burglarizing condo in partially collapsed Morton Grove building
A video shows a man allegedly burglarizing a condo in a partially collapsed building in Morton Grove. Police confirmed responding to seven burglary reports on Sunday.
- 3 Ventura County residents arrested in multi-phase criminal activity investigation
Three Newbury Park residents were arrested on narcotics and weapons charges following a monthslong investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in May after deputies responded to a burglary in the 2900 block of Theresa Drive.
- Creepy moment man with a dog is caught prowling Hollywood star Nia Long’s Hollywood Hills mansion
A man with a dog was caught trespassing at actress Nia Long's Hollywood Hills home, prompting a LAPD response to a burglary report. The incident occurred on Saturday night at the Outpost Drive block.
- Mother, baby inside home during break-in at Studio City home
A Studio City family, including a mother and baby, was inside their home when burglars broke in Friday night, leading to a large police response and neighborhood search. The incident occurred in the 11200 block of Briarcliff Lane near Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
- Two burglars held in Tirupattur
Two burglars were held in Tirupattur. The victim and their family discovered their home had been burgled after returning from Tiruttani town.
- Man pleads guilty in 2025 killing of Lancaster mother
Asael Torres Chirinos pleaded guilty to murder, burglary, and attempted robbery in the 2025 killing of Lancaster mother Larisha Thompson. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole as part of a plea agreement and was among six suspects with immigration holds at the time of the crime.
- Man arrested for allegedly posing as Amazon worker, stealing packages from Nashville apartment complex
A man was arrested for allegedly impersonating an Amazon delivery worker to steal packages from a Nashville apartment complex. Surveillance footage and video evidence from the complex showed Jess Coleman repeatedly using the same method to take packages, leading to his arrest for February thefts and nine pending charges, including burglary and criminal impersonation, some dating to November 2025.
- Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder’s disappearance back to federal prison
Preston Tolth, the only person charged in the 2021 disappearance of Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay, faces a new burglary charge in Phoenix. Tolth, who was released from federal prison in June 2026, is now in custody after being arrested for an unrelated home break-in. His prior conviction involved stealing Begay’s truck, beating her, and leaving her on the roadside.
- Burglary reported at multi-million dollar Studio City home
A burglary was reported at a multi-million dollar home in Studio City. Police officers responded to the incident overnight.
- Aurora police chief highlights data driven policies, tech as crime rates drop
The Aurora police chief attributes falling crime rates to data-driven policies and technology, citing significant decreases in burglary and homicide between the first six months of 2026 and 2025.
- Pasadena Police Recover Stolen Rifles, Arrest Two in Burglary Investigation
Pasadena Police arrested two men during a traffic stop on July 22, recovering two AR-15 rifles stolen in a July 19 burglary and seizing additional illegal firearms, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. The investigation involved the Patrol Division and Street Crimes Unit.
- Granite Falls man charged in alleged burglary, assault in Burke County: Sheriff
A Granite Falls man is facing charges related to an alleged burglary and assault in Burke County, North Carolina. Deputies responded to a reported shooting with injuries at a location in Connelly Springs.
- Thirsty balcony burglar hits Miami Beach hotel rooms, manages to only steal apple juice, cops say
A man scaled a Miami Beach hotel and attempted to burglarize four rooms through balconies, stealing only two apple juice containers before being arrested. Patrick Lee Bryant, 37, was taken into custody after a foot chase and faces new burglary charges due to previous theft convictions and warrants.
- A Department of Corrections policy is quietly reshaping how long people are incarcerated in Vermont
A new Vermont Department of Corrections policy called 'risk containment' allows the department to incarcerate individuals past their minimum release dates if deemed a risk, impacting inmates like G., who may serve until 2032 despite a 2025 plea deal. The policy, introduced in July 2024, has limited participants' access to release mechanisms like furlough and parole recommendations.
- Man arrested in connection with string of burglaries in Coral Gables
A 38-year-old man named Felix Gomez was arrested in Coral Gables for a series of burglaries between June and July. Police reported he used a crowbar to break into buildings and was charged with 10 counts of burglary.
- Coral Gables police arrest suspect linked to at least 10 occupied home burglaries, records show
Coral Gables police arrested Felix Gomez, a 38-year-old man, for allegedly committing 10 occupied home burglaries and multiple petit thefts. He was apprehended at a local motel and is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center awaiting bond determination.
- Colonie PD drone unit thermal imager busts burglary
The Colonie Police Department's Drone Unit used a thermal imager to help catch an alleged burglary suspect. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Repeat offender busted again less than 24 hours after release in brazen jewelry store theft case: police
Andre Wiley, 19, was arrested within 24 hours of his release from jail for allegedly committing the same jewelry store theft he was previously charged with. He was taken into custody with two 18-year-olds after stealing jewelry from a local store, with surveillance video capturing the incident.
- Pflugerville PD searching for suspects accused of stealing 34 firearms from gun store
The Pflugerville Police Department is searching for suspects accused of stealing 34 firearms from GT Distributors, a gun store located on New Meister Lane. The burglary occurred on July 2.
- Police investigating burglary at Saquon Barkley's home
Police are investigating a burglary at Saquon Barkley's home. Authorities confirmed that Barkley and his family were not harmed during the incident.
- Kidnapping suspect picked up boy inside strangers' Santa Rosa home, police say
A Santa Rosa woman was arrested after allegedly entering a family's home and taking a young boy, leading to charges of kidnapping, child endangerment, burglary, and resisting arrest. The suspect, Nyla Cristina Ponce, 23, was booked into the Sonoma County Jail.
- California city official reportedly found on someone's yacht is arrested on suspicion of burglary
A former director of the San Francisco Port and newly hired city manager in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of burglary.
- California city official reportedly found on someone's yacht is arrested on suspicion of burglary
A city official in Marin County who previously directed the San Francisco Port was arrested on suspicion of burglary. Authorities confirmed the arrest, which occurred after the individual was found on someone's yacht.
- California city official arrested for burglary charges while on yacht less than three weeks after starting the job
A California city official was arrested for burglary charges while on a yacht less than three weeks after starting the job. The incident occurred during the individual's early tenure in the position.
- Sausalito city manager arrested weeks after assuming office
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested on a felony burglary charge while on a leave of absence weeks after starting her role. The arrest occurred around 6:50 a.m., and she was booked into Marin County jail.
- California city chief arrested on a yacht just three weeks after taking over top job
A California city chief was arrested on a yacht three weeks after assuming their position. The arrest is related to an alleged burglary, though authorities have not disclosed further details.
- Former SF Port director, now Sausalito’s city manager, arrested on burglary charge
Elaine Forbes, who previously directed SF Port and is now Sausalito's city manager, was arrested on a burglary charge after deputies found her aboard someone else’s yacht. The arrest occurred less than three weeks after she began her new job.
- Sausalito city manager arrested for suspected burglary less than 3 weeks after starting job: sheriff
Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of burglary less than three weeks after starting the job. The sheriff confirmed the arrest.
- Suspects entered home through upstairs bedroom in Encino burglary: police
Police are investigating a burglary in Encino where suspects entered a home through an upstairs bedroom overnight. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. Sunday on the 4500 block of Dempsey Avenue, with officers responding to the residential neighborhood.
- Police investigating burglary at Saquon Barkley's home
Police are investigating a burglary at the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley in Tredyffrin Township. The incident is under active investigation by local authorities.
- $100K in personal property taken from Studio City home: police
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a burglary in the Studio City neighborhood where $100,000 in personal property was stolen. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Beck Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Friday after a burglary report, and security cameras captured the incident.
- Four charged in connection with Lakeland High School burglary
Four individuals were arrested and charged in connection with a burglary at Lakeland High School in Suffolk, Virginia. The incident involves a security breach at the educational institution.