Identity Theft Awareness Week Is Underway – KAFF News – Flagstaff
Identity Theft Awareness Week is being observed to remind you to protect yourself and your personal information. The Prescott Valley Police Department and the Federal Trade Commission list several ways to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. First, be careful when sharing sensitive information with friends and family online or in community group meetings. […]
L.A. officials seek to stop rampant copper wire theft
Copper wire theft has plagued Los Angeles for years, posing a safety hazard and costing the city millions of dollars. Incidents have spiked in the last year, and city officials have stepped up efforts in recent months to curb both thieves and buyers of stolen wires, city officials said. In the latest move, City Council […]
Video Appears To Show Theft Of Jackie Robinson’s Statue
The City of Wichita has reported the theft of a Jackie Robinson statue from McAdams Park, Wichita City Government posted on Facebook Thursday. The city says the statue symbolizes Robinson's groundbreaking role as the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball. It was forcibly removed Wednesday night, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage. according […]
CVS In DC Will Close Due To Teen Theft Epidemic
A CVS store in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to close next month due to theft by a teenager. The drugstore chain announced it will close its Columbia Heights store on February 29 after a rampage of looting by young thieves. WUSA 9 report. Prescriptions from the closed store will be transferred to the CVS at […]
Ryan Rollins Charged With Theft: REPORT
Police have charged former Washington Wizards guard Ryan Rollins with seven counts of petty theft, The Athletic reports. A famous basketball player is accused of repeatedly shoplifting from Target stores, according to documents filed in Alexandria General District Court. The Athletic. Police said in court documents that Rollins is suspected of taking household items, including […]
These Car Brands Are Being Targeted As Motor Vehicle Theft Soars
According to The Wall Street Journal, vehicle thefts are on the rise in several major U.S. cities, with two car brands contributing much of the increase. Auto thefts in the 32 largest US cities in the first half of 2023 increased by 33.5% compared to the same period in 2022, with Kia and Hyundai having […]
Today Is Day 16 Of “Catch 22” Focusing On Finding A Man Who Was Once Convicted Of Auto Theft And Assault In Sedona
Today is day 16 of the Yavapai Silent Witness “Catch 22” program. Today we will focus on the search for 37-year-old Jonathan Sterling Mansfield. Between September 9 and 15, 2018, Mansfield stole a vehicle from a UHAUL store in Sedona. On September 15, Cottonwood police found a UHAUL truck towing a trailer in the Main […]
Traffic, theft, drug crimes top Michigan automatic expungements
The automated process is still in its early stages Michigan is one of only four states, along with Utah, California and Pennsylvania, to have modern automated expungement systems. The program scans state criminal record lists daily, looking for offenses that meet the eligibility criteria to have the conviction revoked, including offense type, time elapsed since […]
California Atty. Gen. Bonta tries new tactic to fight retail theft
California Atty. General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday new partnerships between the Department of Justice and more than a dozen retailers and online marketplaces to combat organized retail crime in the state. Partners such as Target, Albertsons and Amazon join forces to aid prosecution signed the oath This results in “increased information sharing” between law enforcement […]
Chavez, Karbassi Seek City Funding for Cameras to Combat Retail Theft – GV Wire
Fresno City Councilmen Luis Chavez and Mike Calvasi announced on Tuesday that they would be introducing a budget bill aimed at organized retail theft and other property crimes. They want the city to spend $100,000 on a pilot program, “Project Spotlight,” to install real-time camera connections in local retail stores that can be viewed by […]
