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Police searching for burglary spree suspects

Police searching for burglary spree suspects

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men broke into multiple businesses beginning Friday morning, stealing over $11,000 worth of items at one store, police said. 

The Memphis Police Department responded to the first burglary Dec. 1 around 4:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Prescott Road at the Prescott Express convenience store, where officers found the front door pried open. 

Police said multiple suspects stole T-shirts and drove away in a black four-door BMW with tinted windows. 

Almost 20 minutes later, officers responded to an alarm at 1617 Getwell Road at the Romantix adult entertainment store. Someone told them that the safe, a cash register, and $11,000 in merchandise were taken. Four suspects had escaped in a black four-door sedan, police said. 

Another alarm call sent officers to 862 South Cooper Street at Soul Fish Cafe about an hour later. Police said four suspects drove into the lot in a black BMW then stole a safe from the restaurant before getting away. 

The next day around 5 a.m., police said camera footage captured four suspects forcing their way inside Sugar Ghost Ice Cream and Bubble Tea at 2615 Broad Avenue, then escaping in a dark-colored four-door BMW and a midsize Infiniti SUV.

Investigators said they believe the four incidents are related. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information regarding these burglaries should call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH. 

Source - https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/police-searching-for-burglary-spree-suspects/522-0862341f-1637-401f-aae6-990bd6fe51f9

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Burglary suspects ram stolen truck into Arleta store before fleeing in separate stolen car

Burglary suspects ram stolen truck into Arleta store before fleeing in separate stolen car

ARLETA, SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (KABC) -- Police are searching for several suspects who used a stolen vehicle to crash into a clothing store in Arleta before robbing the shop and taking off.

Officers responded to the strip mall on Woodman Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. They found a truck smashed into the front of the New Star clothing store, but the suspects had already fled the scene in another stolen vehicle.

Authorities say among the items stolen were custom jewelry and clothing. An estimated value for the stolen merchandise was not provided.

"It's just sad because it getting to be an every day thing for us," said Arleta Neighborhood Council Vice President Jaime Gallow, who blames cases like this on a lack of strict law enforcement that he says practically encourages people to commit crimes.

"We feel like criminals have more rights than we do," he said.

Investigators said they obtained surveillance video of the smash-and-grab and are reviewing it to search for more clues.

"Crime is on the rise. The same thing can happen to you as you're walking to your car. So we all could be victims," said Gallow. "We advise people to be careful and be aware of their surroundings."

Source - https://abc7.com/arleta-burglary-stolen-car-crashes-into-store/14004661/

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Crash-and-grab burglars hit Wicker Park shop; 5th clothing store hit in days, Chicago police say

Crash-and-grab burglars hit Wicker Park shop; 5th clothing store hit in days, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thieves targeted a Wicker Park store early Saturday in at least the fifth crash-and-grab in Chicago in the last four days.

It happened at around 4:57 a.m. at the Urban Jungle in the 1300 blk. of N. Milwaukee.

According to police, a group of five suspects drove an SUV in to the store and took off with merchandise.

The Urban Jungle in Chicago's Wicker Park is targeted in what could be the fifth crash-and-grab in the past four days, Chicago police said.

The suspects left the crashed SUV at the scene and took off in two waiting vehicles, police said.

On Friday, Chicago police issued a community alert warning businesses about these brazen crash-and-grab burglaries.

Burglars recently hit other clothing stores in the South Loop, River North, River East and East Village.

That's why on Friday, the owners of Urban Jungle said they requested the city place planters in front of their store.

"We were told we would have them by 2 p.m. but never got them," said John, one of the co-owners. "Other stores got them but we were left like sitting ducks."

John said he thinks this is the same crew hitting other stores like theirs but police have not yet linked this latest incident. Urban Jungle is a streetwear, sneakers and vintage store.

Urban Jungle opened in Oct. 2021. John said they were hit last month when burglars threw a rock through their window.

But he said this time was much worse. He said estimates they got away with about $100,000 in merchandise.

 

Source - https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crash-and-grab-wicker-park-urban-jungle-smash/13985135/

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FBI agent impersonators wanted in violent home invasion robbery in Queens

FBI agent impersonators wanted in violent home invasion robbery in Queens

QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- Police are searching for a pair of FBI agent-posing thieves who made off with a fortune during a violent home invasion in Queens.

The attack happened on Sunday around 7:30 a.m. at a building near Main Street and Elder Avenue, not far from Kissena Park.

Police say the victims, a 25-year-old man and 31-year-old woman, were returning to their home, when they were approached by two men in a black Porsche Cayenne who identified themselves as FBI agents and displayed guns in their waistbands.

The two men then tased the victims and tied them up before making off with the victims' 2019 Mercedes-Benz GT50, about $20,000 in cash and another $20,000 in cryptocurrency.

The thieves also stole a Rolex watch, designer handbags and a cellphone.

The suspects then fled in both the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz in an unknown direction.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

Police have released surveillance video and photos of the men wanted in connection to the attack.

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on Twitter @NYPDTips.

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Naked Texas intruder may have tried entering other homes before couple encountered him

Naked Texas intruder may have tried entering other homes before couple encountered him

KINGWOOD, Texas -- A Kingwood, Texas couple was awakened early Friday morning by a naked man standing over their bed.

Home security video captured the man, who was wearing only shoes, a face mask, and a ball cap. He tried to break into other homes before making his way into Heather Dumais' residence.

"It's very unnerving to wake up and see anyone standing there, never mind in full nudity," Dumais told ABC13.

It happened at about 3:25 a.m. Dumais said she nudged her boyfriend, Jason Graham, awake. Graham then chased the man downstairs and outside into the woods.

"It's just incredible that someone is that bold to be able to come into the house. I really believe this is some type of sexual perpetrator," Graham said.

The couple believes the man stole Dumais' purse, a photo of her college-aged daughter, and her daughter's bra. He rummaged through drawers, they said. They are not sure how he got in or how long he had been in the house.

Neighbors on Timberlark Drive reviewed home security cameras and found a number of videos of the intruder in their Hunters Ridge neighborhood near Creekwood Middle School, starting at about 2:18 a.m., about an hour before the intrusion. The couple fears he was inside their house for about that long.

Video shows him checking the front doors of several homes. It appears when he could not get into the one house, he rubbed his genitals on the car in the driveway before moving on.

On Friday afternoon, friends distributed flyers alerting residents and asking for any additional video. Houston police are investigating. The couple wants everyone to beware.

"We need to get him off the streets. He needs help, and this is not normal," Graham said.

"We really just want to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else," Dumais added.

The intruder, believed to be in his 20s, is described as tall with a thin build. He is white and pale with dark brown or black hair.

 

Source - https://abc7ny.com/naked-intruder-texas-nude-break-in/13603878/

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Chicago smash-and-grab burglary spree: 2 more shoe stores in South Loop, East Village hit

Chicago smash-and-grab burglary spree: 2 more shoe stores in South Loop, East Village hit

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Two more shoe stores in Chicago were targeted in smash and grab crimes Thursday morning.

One of the victims even hired an overnight security guard to try and prevent this from happening.

For three days, thieves have been on a spree, targeting shops that sell expensive gym shoes.

A shoe store in the South Loop and another in the East Village neighborhood were both hit Thursday morning.

Surveillance video captured the incident at the Boneyard Chicago at 1101 North Ashland Avenue.

After armed robbers threatened at gunpoint the security guard hired to watch the store overnight, the driver of a dark-colored Jeep Grand Cherokee then jumped the curb and rammed the storefront three times with the SUV before gaining entry.

At least eight people in hoodies broke into the store and robbed it.

"Nobody ever gets caught," store owner Jacob said. "They're using a stolen car. It is what it is, you know, but we're trying to avoid it from happening entirely."

The Boneyard Chicago owner said after hearing about two other shoe stores that were targeted in the last two days, he hired a security guard to watch his store overnight. But that didn't deter the thieves.

"They pretty much surrounded him," Jacob said. "I want to say that's how it happened is that they surrounded him, pulled a gun on him. He pulled off and then that's when the Jeep came."

The owner of Boneyard Chicago said in the past he went as far as to install concrete barriers in front of his store, but the city removed them without notice.

"This would have never happened if the alderman did not come and take our barricades," Jacob said. "They wouldn't have been able to do this. They were blocking the store but now this is going to cost us."

Neither the 1st Ward alderman's office nor the Chicago Department of Transportation have officially commented yet on why the barriers were taken away.

Boneyard Chicago is now making repairs to the store and hope to be fully reopened by the weekend.

This comes after two days of nearly identical crash and grabs.

At around 4:30 a.m., a group of thieves rammed a Jeep Cherokee into Unique Chicago on 18th and State streets in the South Loop, taking more high-end sneakers.

Wednesday, another shoe store was targeted in Little Italy, a Jeep Cherokee smashed into Flee Club. Surveillance video there showed the same type of burglary.

On Tuesday, a similar robbery occurred at a store in River North, where the thieves used two cars to smash into the store before fleeing in getaway vehicles.

No one has been injured in any of the robberies and no one is in custody.

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Brooklyn, Queens neighborhoods on alert after burglary spree

Brooklyn, Queens neighborhoods on alert after burglary spree

QUEENS - Residents of Whitestone in Queens are on high alert after a series of burglaries in the neighborhood.

According to the NYPD, the suspects have struck at least 13 homes between June and August. 

Home surveillance video given to FOX 5 NY shows the suspects getting into one resident's BMW and then attempting to break into her home. 

Detectives say in some cases, the burglars ended up empty-handed because they were caught in the act after they were confronted by homeowners.

The suspects are wanted for stealing vehicles, including a Porsche, an Audi, and several BMWs and Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Residents told FOX 5 NY that they want a heavier police presence at night, because that's when the burglars are striking. 

According to the NYPD, while most of the crimes happened in Whitestone, the group is wanted in connection to similar crimes in other areas, including some parts of Queens and Brooklyn. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, or on Twitter @NYPDTips.  

Police say all calls are strictly confidential.  

Source - https://www.fox5ny.com/news/queens-neighborhood-on-alert-after-burglary-spree

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Exclusive video shows workers fighting off thieves during deli robbery

Exclusive video shows workers fighting off thieves during deli robbery

THROGGS NECK, The Bronx (WABC) -- A violent robbery could have ended worse for two bodega workers, before the tables certainly turned.

At around 3:30 a.m. on September 5th, police say five men entered Green Apple Deli on East Tremont Avenue.

The dramatic footage from that night, exclusively obtained by Eyewitness News, shows the moment when one of the suspects snuck behind the counter and put the worker in a sleeper chokehold. That clerk, fearing for his life, tries to fight back while another suspect empties the register.

"The only thing on his mind was to protect - like how to get released from his hand from his neck and defend himself," said the worker to through a translator.

And defend himself he did. Wiggling free, he fights off his assailant.

At that point, the suspect then tries to run away with his accomplices, but they leave one person behind.

That person is then seen being taken down by the clerks, who pin him down until police arrive.

Speaking exclusively to Eyewitness News, the owner of the deli championed the efforts of the employees.

"Of course, we're going to defend ourselves especially if you go behind there," he said.

Police say the suspect who applied the chokehold has been arrested. Another suspect has since turned himself in.

A $3,000 reward is up for any info leading up to the arrest of the suspects who are still out there.
Source - https://abc7ny.com/exclusive-video-bronx-deli-robbery-caught-on-camera-nyc-crime/13782669/
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$2.5M in watches stolen from Staten Island business in well-planned burglary

$2.5M in watches stolen from Staten Island business in well-planned burglary

TOTTENVILLE, Staten Island (WABC) -- About 150 watches were taken during a brazen and well-planned burglary of a Staten Island watch business on Memorial Day.

Thieves moving with military precision hauled off a whole safe, with watches valued in the millions.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. at The Wrist Watcher on Arthur Kill Road in Tottenville.

The business is located on the third floor of a nondescript office building at the foot of the Outerbridge Crossing.

In other words, the five suspects knew where they were going and what they were taking.

They entered the office, removed the safe, ransacked the business, and destroyed part of the surveillance camera system. Other cameras in the building captured the images that police released.

They used common burglary tools, including a crowbar at one point, and a dolly.

The thieves got away with $160,000 in cash and watches valued at $2.5 million.

The owner of The Wrist Watcher said on social media: "We've had an unfortunate incident of a robbery at our office. While I can't discuss details due to an ongoing investigation, we're working with authorities to resolve this. In response, we're bolstering security and our commitment to you remains unwavering. Your support during this time has been humbling and has reinforced why I started this company. This isn't just about watches, it's about our shared passion and journey. As my team and I tackle this challenge, your support keeps us moving forward. We'll share updates soon. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued loyalty. Please stay safe and I hope you are just as excited for the comeback as we are!"

Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).

Source - https://abc7ny.com/watches-stolen-the-wrist-watcher-tottenville-memorial-day/13328128/

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Brazen suspects grab expensive perfume sets from mall store in Arcadia

Brazen suspects grab expensive perfume sets from mall store in Arcadia

ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) -- New videos are showing brazen robberies at several retail establishments in Southern California.

In one video, multiple suspects are seen stealing pricey perfume from a store at a mall in Arcadia.

Video posted to the Citizen app shows five masked thieves at the Dior counter inside the Macy's at the Shops of Santa Anita Mall on Tuesday. They grab boxed sets of perfumes, throw them into trash bags and run away as onlookers gasp.

Police say they left in a black four-door sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call Arcadia police.

In a separate incident, video shows the aftermath of a flash-mob robbery at a store on Melrose Avenue.

The video posted to Citizen shows some of the workers from the Foot Locker try to confront the thieves and take the stolen merchandise back as they get into a car and drive away. The LAPD says an armed robbery report was made, but no suspects were caught.

Source - https://abc7.com/retail-theft-shoplifting-robbery-flash-mob/13687710/

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Burglars are caught on video unsuccessfully trying to steal from downtown LA check cashing business

Burglars are caught on video unsuccessfully trying to steal from downtown LA check cashing business

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Surveillance video captured burglars breaking into a check cashing business in downtown L.A. around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

The group used sledgehammers and other tools to try to get into the secured backroom and ATM machine inside the lobby.

Video shows the burglars even try to cut through the ceiling before leaving with nothing.

The business sustained significant damage in the burglary attempt.

The owner says he's been at this location since 1984 and nothing like this has ever happened before.

Source - https://abc7.com/downtown-la-burglars-surveillance-video-check-cashing-business/12960389/

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WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN

WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN

WANTED for a BURGLARY PATTERN: Recognize them? In 8 incidents between 2/6/23 - 3/5/23, a group of individuals forced their way into the schools in the Bronx and removed property from the location. Have any info? Call/DM at 800-577-TIPS.
Source - https://twitter.com/NYPDnews/status/1634373621480148993
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3 suspects wanted after stealing $2 million in jewelry during heist in Brooklyn

3 suspects wanted after stealing $2 million in jewelry during heist in Brooklyn

PARK SLOPE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Surveillance video captured three armed suspects pulling off a brazen jewelry heist in Brooklyn as they smashed glass display cases and managed to get away with $2 million in jewelry.

Customized one-of-a-kind pieces and a curated collection is what you'll find at Facets, a jewelry store in Park Slope.

All that sparkle drove the wrong kind of attention on Sunday when the owner Irina Sulay buzzed one man in and two more followed.

"He reached in his pocket, and I remember thinking this in my head 'how is he pulling this long thing out, what is this' and it was a hammer he pulls it out and says 'this is how you use a hammer,' and he just started banging," Sulay said.

The smash and grab was caught on the store's many cameras.

Inside the smashed cases were engagement rings. The robbers made off with about 100 of them, worth a value of about $2 million.

"It looks like they knew exactly where to go," Sulay said.

When she moved to use a phone, Sulay got a warning.

"He curses and says, 'don't move, what are you doing I'm going to shoot you, don't move,'" she said.

Source - https://abc7ny.com/nyc-crime-brooklyn-jewelry-heist-robbery/12685509/

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Oro Valley police need help identifying burglary suspect

Oro Valley police need help identifying burglary suspect

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Oro Valley Police Department is looking for a person involved in a recent a burglary caught on camera.

Officers say homeowners must've left a car unlocked, which the burglary suspect took the garage opener out of.

Surveillance footage then shows the person opening the garage, going inside, and stealing a bike and multiple items.

If anyone has any information about the identity of this burglary suspect, please call (520) 229-4900.

Police are reminding Tucsonans to lock their car doors and bring garage-door openers inside with them.

Source - https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/oro-valley-police-need-help-identifying-burglary-suspect
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Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre burglary

Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre burglary

WASHINGTON - A bizarre burglary was caught on camera in northwest D.C. after a thief broke into a Smoothie King only to steal an armful of beverages from a refrigerator before running off.

The store's surveillance cameras captured the peculiar crook on November 17 just before 4:30 a.m. in the unit block of H Street.

Video: Thief smashes way into DC Smoothie King, steals drinks from fridge in bizarre robbery (DC Police)

The man can be seen entering the store through a smashed glass front door and head right for the beverage refrigerator near the front counter.

After grabbing what appears to be four or five beverages from the refrigerator, the man hurries back out the damaged front door.

The man was wearing a red and blue jacket and a white hat. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. A $1,000 reward is being offered in the case.

Source - https://www.fox5dc.com/news/video-thief-smashes-way-into-dc-smoothie-king-steals-drinks-from-fridge-in-bizarre-burglary
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Abington Township police nab alleged home burglar

Abington Township police nab alleged home burglar

Keith Andrew Weisel was charged with burglary and related offenses as well as possession of a controlled substance.

ABINGTON TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Abington Township police arrested a man they allege was in the middle of a home burglary.

A concerned neighbor called police just after 11 a.m. Wednesday after observing a man allegedly break a window and enter a home on the 1200 block of Highland Avenue.

Police arrived, surrounded the house and realized the suspect was still inside.

"Fortunately, when we took him into custody, the officers discovered that he was in possession of stolen jewelry from the house," said Ed Quinn, deputy chief of the Abington Police Department. "And I'd just like to take a second to point out how useful it is to that person who called 911 and to thank them for making that call, for being vigilant."

Police took Keith Andrew Weisel from Horsham into custody. He is charged with burglary and related offenses as well as possession of a controlled substance.

Action News spoke with Montgomery County residents who were glad to hear of the arrest.

"It makes me feel good that neighbors are watching out for each other," said Sarah Coppol of Oreland. "That's what happens in Oreland all the time. Everybody watches out for everyone and helps each other out that way so it's good to have a community like that."

"At night time now, I keep the outside lights on, and I have three golden retrievers; my one is really protective over the house," said Barbara Dolan of Glenside.

In wake of this incident, officials are warning homeowners that there is an uptick in burglaries around the holidays. They're asking everyone to stay on alert.

"Some of the things you can do to harden yourself as a target to a burglar is first and foremost to make sure your house is well-lit on the exterior," said Chief Quinn. "If you're going out, make sure you're locking your doors, you're locking your windows. If you have an alarm, make sure you're setting it and do things that make it look like somebody's home."

Police are emphasizing: if you see something, say something.

The suspect is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Source - https://6abc.com/abington-township-home-burglary-kirkland-avenue-suspect-arrested/12599777/

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2 sought in Montgomery County hardware store burglary

2 sought in Montgomery County hardware store burglary

Police in Maryland are looking for two men who they say are the suspects caught on video stealing from a hardware store in Montgomery County.

The theft at Strosniders Hardware store on Connecticut Avenue in Kensington happened on Sept. 16.

Surveillance video showed two people breaking glass and entering the store just after 3:30 a.m. The two then stole several tools before leaving. Montgomery County police arrived at the store 10 minutes later, following a report that the commercial alarm had been triggered.

Investigation revealed that the day before around 1:20 p.m., two men arrived at the store in a silver BMW. They entered the store separately, “scouted the store” before leaving, a Montgomery County police news release said.

One suspect is described as a man in his 60s with short white hair, a trimmed beard and glasses. He wore a blue T-shirt and dark-colored shoes. The other man is between 30 to 40 years old with black short hair and a beard. He wore black sunglasses, a gray Washington Nationals T-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.

Anyone with information on what happened or the men should call Montgomery County police at 240-773-6710.

Source - https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2022/10/2-sought-in-montgomery-county-hardware-store-burglary/

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