theft
Coverage of theft in the Nexus archive.
- Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has named Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case. The SIT identified 70 alleged theft instances from the temple's counting room over 40 days.
- 17-year-old cancer patient says belongings stolen from San Diego hospital room
A 17-year-old cancer patient in San Diego reported her purse was stolen from her hospital room during surgery at UC San Diego Health. The suspect is believed to be an employee of the hospital.
- Burglar suspect seen in bizarre arrest picture — after making hilariously dumb escape error
A woman in Northern California was arrested after allegedly stealing from a vehicle and fleeing into the yard of an off-duty police officer. The incident involved a failed escape attempt that led to her arrest.
- Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction in ICE custody, with his death certificate citing an adverse drug reaction leading to anaphylaxis and asthma exacerbation. His death, the first ruled an accident during Trump's second term, has sparked outrage and demands for transparency from Congress and AfghanEvac.
- Joliet man lit toy box on fire at Walmart, ate chicken without paying, police say
A man was accused of allegedly setting a fire at a Joliet Walmart and eating food without paying for it last month. Police reported the incidents occurred during a single visit to the store.
- Reported theft at Crossgates Mall leads to arrests, weapon found
Two people were arrested following a reported theft at Crossgates Mall, where a weapon was also found.
- Cotter brothers appear in court, waive first appearance
Brian Cotter and Chris Cotter, former Pueblo County Coroner, appeared in court and waived their first appearance, facing 125 counts of abuse of a corpse along with forgery and theft charges related to 24 bodies found at Davis Mortuary. They declined to comment on the impact to affected families.
- Mom turns in teen daughter after recognizing her in alleged vandalism video shared by owner
A mother turned in her 15-year-old daughter after recognizing her in a video of alleged vandalism at Kelly’s Produce. The teen and two other juveniles face charges for damaging the business, which suffered $5,232 in losses, including destroyed refrigerators and stolen produce.
- Man claims he shot woman after being attacked when refusing to pay to have sex with her
A woman was found dead on the back porch of a man's apartment in Tucson, Arizona, following a shooting. The man, William Michael Pritchard, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He claimed the woman, Aimee Leigh Kimble, attacked him after he refused to pay for sex, though investigators noted inconsistencies in his account and evidence suggesting attempts to conceal the crime.
- Ex-city employee pleads not guilty in Hawaii Foodbank fraud
Dexter Kishida, an ex-city employee, pleaded not guilty to charges of theft, forgery, and official misconduct. The allegations involve misleading the Hawaii Foodbank regarding federal reimbursement money.
- Twisha Sharma death case: Thieves break into jailed mother-in-law's house
Thieves broke into the house of Twisha Sharma's jailed mother-in-law, stealing a gold necklace and some silver items around 2 a.m. on June 27. The police reported the theft as part of the ongoing Twisha Sharma death case.
- At least 117 dead dogs found in search at a California animal rescue
At least 117 dead dogs were discovered during a search at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California, as part of an investigation into alleged animal cruelty, fraud, and theft.
- Polymarket hit by $2.9M theft, users to be refunded
Polymarket experienced a $2.9 million theft due to a malicious script injected into its frontend. The company contained the breach, removed the affected dependency, and will refund users.
- Families want more security for their loved ones’ resting places after brass vases stolen from Joelton graves
Forty-one brass flower cups were stolen from graves at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, causing distress for families who discovered the theft on Father’s Day, June 21. Victims, including Mary Gregory and Patsy, reported missing vases from multiple family plots, with concerns about recurring thefts and a lack of cemetery security measures.
- Iowa man accused of theft booked into Iberville Parish Jail, police say
An Iowa man accused of stealing $37,000 from a victim's retirement account was extradited to Louisiana to face multiple charges. He is currently booked into Iberville Parish Jail, according to police.
- He portrayed himself as holier-than-thou but priest allegedly stole more than $150k to live a jet-set life on cruises and in casinos
A priest portrayed himself as holier-than-thou but allegedly stole more than $150k to fund a jet-set lifestyle involving cruises and casinos. The theft was used to support extravagant spending contrary to his public image.
- Burnsville shooting: Suspect in custody after theft sparks fight, leaves 1 hurt
A theft report in Burnsville escalated into a shooting, resulting in one person being injured and the suspect being arrested. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon.
- Donations stolen from Cabarrus County animal shelter caught on camera
The Humane Society of Concord and Greater Cabarrus County is seeking assistance after thieves stole donations for animals, as captured on surveillance cameras. The stolen donations were meant to support animals in need at the shelter.
- Stolen tortoise found, theft suspect arrested
A 20-year-old Sulcata tortoise named Howard, stolen from the outdoor pen of Scales N Tails reptile shop, was returned, and a suspect in the theft was arrested.
- Tennessee man uses stolen vehicle to ram multiple police vehicles, lead multi-county pursuit, police say
A Tennessee man stole a vehicle and led police on a multi-county pursuit, ramming multiple sheriff's vehicles before being arrested. Tyler Beasley faces charges including reckless endangerment, evading arrest, DUI, and theft after damaging police cars and property during the chase.
- Six held in connection with theft at Ponnani hospital
Six individuals have been held in connection with a theft at Ponnani hospital.
- Police arrest accused in theft in mutt; recover valuables worth ₹1 crore
Police arrested an accused in a theft case and recovered valuables worth ₹1 crore. The incident is related to a theft in 'mutt', though specific details remain unclear due to the article's lack of content.
- Ebike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years
Ebike thefts are increasing in New South Wales while Victoria's overall crime rate decreased by 1.9% for the first time in four years. Both states experienced a rise in theft, with ebike theft being a significant driver in NSW.
- Floyd Mayweather Jr. faces charges over check for $200,000 watch
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing charges of drawing and passing a check 'with intent to defraud' and one count of theft, both felonies. The charges are related to a $200,000 watch.
- Grill fires to pool injuries: Why you should review home insurance now
Homeowners should review their insurance policies to account for risks like grill fires, theft, pool injuries, and storm damage. Experts advise checking coverage limits against inflation and rebuilding costs, and ensuring sufficient personal liability coverage.
- Grill fires to pool injuries: Why you should review home insurance now
Homeowners should review their insurance policies to account for risks like grill fires, theft, pool injuries, and storm damage. Kaz Weida of NerdWallet emphasizes checking coverage limits, rebuilding costs, and liability to ensure adequate protection.
- Man hit with 2nd fraud case tied to forged documents, $40K stolen
A man was charged with theft and forgery for allegedly using fraudulent documents to steal $40,000 from a deceased person’s estate. This is his second fraud case tied to forged documents.
- SFPD officers injured, suspect killed in crash during foot chase
A theft suspect was killed and two San Francisco police officers were injured after all three were struck by a car during a foot chase in the Nob Hill neighborhood near a Trader Joe’s grocery store.
- Hotel loses over ₹1 lakh as multiple thefts reported in Kannur
A hotel in Kannur suffered financial losses exceeding ₹1 lakh due to multiple reported thefts. The incidents involved significant property loss, though specific details about the perpetrators or stolen items were not provided.
- California nurse charged with 77 felonies, including alleged elder abuse, theft
A California registered nurse, Rosanne Marquis, was charged with 77 felonies, including alleged elder abuse and theft. She operated an unlicensed in-home health care business in Santa Barbara, according to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office.
- Man accused of stealing $7K from accounting firm in Brooklyn: NYPD
A man is accused of stealing $7,000 from Idris and Sons Accounting and Business Taxation in Brooklyn. The NYPD is seeking the public's help to locate the suspect, who was reported to have entered the business at 413 Bay Ridge Avenue on June 1 around 1:58 p.m.
- Walmart shopper accuses store of ‘theft’ at the checkout: ‘This isn’t a glitch’
A Walmart shopper accused the store of theft during checkout, claiming it was not a technical glitch. The incident highlights concerns about potential costs associated with cost-saving shopping practices.
- Police have yet to catch a thief who used a Waymo to steal yoga clothes
A thief used a Waymo robotaxi to steal yoga clothing, and this is not the first instance of such a theft involving autonomous vehicles.
- AI, journalism and the uncertain future of the public square
The article discusses how AI companies are influencing the public square through their products, which are based on large-scale theft. This raises concerns about the future of public discourse in the context of AI and journalism.
- The SpaceX IPO Will Be the Theft of the Century
The article argues that the SpaceX IPO will be a major theft, criticizing its potential impact or fairness. It is referenced on Substack and Hacker News with 28 points and 6 comments.
- Ulta Beauty store theft suspects arrested after fleeing Concord police
Two men were arrested by the Concord Police Department after allegedly stealing a large amount from an Ulta Beauty store at the Willows Shopping Center around 3 p.m. The suspects were taken into custody following the theft.
- Walgreens didn’t abandon Chicago’s South Side. We let crime drive them out
Walgreens closed a store on Chicago's South Side due to rampant theft, high security costs, and declining sales, not racial bias. The article criticizes public blame on the company rather than addressing crime and safety issues that made the location unsustainable. A similar closure occurred near the author's church, disrupting access to medication for elderly and vulnerable residents.
- Hunt underway for two rare miniature horses stolen from farm in Kent
A hunt is underway for two rare miniature horses stolen from a farm in Kent. Authorities are investigating the theft.
- Police mount investigation after rare miniature horses stolen
Police are investigating the theft of rare miniature horses. One of the horses was stolen.
- Former senior CIA officer took home gold bars and millions in cash, FBI says
David Rush, a former senior CIA officer, is accused of theft and making false statements. The stolen gold bars and cash were found in his Virginia home.