Theft

Two IDF soldier indicted in string of weapons thefts from bases, selling rifles

The defendants took advantage of their access to steal weapons over the span of several months and resell them for several hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Illustration of a young man wearing legcuffs, at court in Jerusalem. January 21, 2026.
(Illustrative) Gold bars of different sizes are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on February 3, 2026. European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction February 4, 2026.

Ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency, prosecutors allege

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Man arrested for theft of Bondi Beach victim, event photographer's camera

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects


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.

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

Investigators from the Mesubim police station received a complaint regarding a break-in incident to a parked vehicle, from which around $100,000 and about NIS 180,000 in cash were allegedly stolen.

Vehicle break-in illustration to represent Or Yehuda theft on January 18.

Police recover IDF reservist’s car packed with military equipment

The vehicle contained a combat vest, several magazines, handgun holsters, and various tactical gear and personal items. 

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

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

Security alerted police, who arrived quickly, arrested the suspect, and returned the infant to the family unharmed.

The Hillel Yaffe hospital in Hadera.

Tomb raiders: Italy busts massive archaeological looting ring, recovers 10,000 artifacts

Officers seized around 10,000 archaeological artifacts, including 7,000 coins issued by various Greek city-states that existed on Sicily in ancient times.

Roman Empire ruins, Rome, Italy.

Man arrested after allegedly robbing liquor store with ‘old timey musket’

The firearm is likely from the mid-1800s and is a single-shot percussion derringer, often known as a "Muff Pistol" or "Pocket Pistol."

Dyllon Redfern, 24, was arrested after allegedly using an antique gun to rob a liquor store on Saturday

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone'

"I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said.

Smashed glass in Bar Kupershtein's vehicle, December 7, 2025.

Man charged with theft after swallowing 007 special edition $19k Fabergé pendant from store

Police confirmed the object, valued at $19,200, has ‘not yet been recovered’ from the man.

007 limited edition James Bond Fabergé egg.

Over 20,000 rounds of German military ammunition, stolen in overnight shipping heist

Several crates containing approximately 10,000 rounds of live pistol ammunition, 9,900 blank rounds of assault rifle ammunition, and an unspecified amount of smoke grenades were stolen.

Recruits attend live-fire training at the Reconnaissance Battalion during a media day, as the German army showcases its new six-month basic training program designed to prepare soldiers for homeland defense and NATO operations, in Ahlen, Germany, November 13, 2025

Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located near Reims, said the theft was a "real blow" ahead of the Christmas season, when snail is often consumed as a luxury treat.

 Illustration: Black snail