The development comes days after Lee's city-issued Ford Expedition, which had California-exempt license plates, was taken over the holiday weekend from a secured City Hall parking lot. The vehicle was found on Tuesday in Vallejo, and investigators were working Wednesday to determine whether anything of value was taken from inside the SUV. Investigators suspect the key fob to the Ford Expedition was taken from an office of one of the mayor's staff members, authorities said.
An unidentified thief stole an SUV used by Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee after breaking into her office at City Hall, according to a story first reported by the California Post. OPD told The Oaklandside that the department is investigating the theft of a city-owned vehicle from City Hall on Monday, Feb. 17. The vehicle was recovered within hours in Vallejo.
The worst possible thing that could happen to me has happened to me, he said. Last night or this morning, my van was stolen. He shows the spot his van was parked, near where his girlfriend lives, which he said had since been taken. He urges anyone who sees the van, or who might have information that leads to the van's location, to get in touch, or report it to police.
She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
Court heard sellers would be shown a "fake" bank‑transfer image to convince them that payment had been made before the vehicles were taken Two Dublin men have been accused of targeting online sellers in an organised series of thefts of motorbikes and cars "nationwide" using fake payments and simulated bank transfers. Edward Collins (21), of Collinstown Crescent and Sean Hutchinson (24), of Cooleven Green, both in Clondalkin, appeared at Dublin District Court today facing 13 and 24 charges respectively.
It turns out the NFL star happens to own an SUV of the same model and color as Thiero's, only a year or two older, according to the LASD representative. Nacua and Rose thought they were picking up Puka Nacua's vehicle from a valet parking location in Beverly Hills but ended up with Thiero's SUV instead. The LASD representative called it a case of "mistaken vehicle identity, basically." Thiero does not want to press charges, according to the LASD representative.
The arrest of the older brother of Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua and another man, initially suspected of taking Laker rookie Adou Thiero's BMW, in December 2025 stemmed from a misunderstanding, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Samson Nacua, 27, took the SUV from a valet believing the car was his brother's, investigators said.
Dec. 29 Distribution of intimate images with intent to humiliate: Someone said another person demanded money from them and threatened to distribute nude images of them if payment was not made. Dec. 27 Retail property theft: Someone entered a store on South Bascom Avenue and stole approximately $790 worth of fragrances before fleeing in a silver SUV. Dec. 26 Vehicle theft: Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, someone stole a van on Shannon Palms Lane.
The NYPD is searching for three people suspected of stealing multiple cars and ATMs across Brooklyn and Queens in nearly 20 incidents since October, according to authorities. Police said the trio has stolen at least 10 ATMs, four vehicles and $3,500 in cash since mid-October in neighborhoods including East New York, Cypress Hills, Williamsburg, Fresh Meadows, Flushing and Forest Hills.
NEW YORK (PIX11) - The NYPD is searching for multiple suspects believed to be linked to 17 incidents in a citywide burglary pattern that spanned from October through December. The suspects are accused of stealing 11 ATMs, four cars, and over $3,500 in cash across Brooklyn and Queens. Oct. 16: Vehicle was stolen in front of 69-11A 188th Street in Queens around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16: An ATM was stolen from a commercial establishment at 1377 Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn around 11 p.m.
Owners of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles may be entitled to money after the vehicle manufacturers failed to install common anti-theft technology, according to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. As part of a settlement with multiple state attorneys general, including Bonta, the makers of Kia and Hyundai vehicles will pay a settlement of about $9 million. In 2022 and 2023, a dramatic rise in stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles were reported in the U.S., thanks in part to viral TikTok trends and easily bypassed security.
Under the nationwide settlement, the companies will offer a free repair to all eligible vehicles at a cost that could top $500 million, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said. Hyundai and Kia must also outfit all future vehicles sold in the U.S. with a key piece of technology called an engine immobilizer and pay up to $4.5 million of restitution to people whose vehicles were damaged by thieves.
Someone stole approximately 66 items worth about $2,000 in a store on South Bascom Avenue. The person who reported the theft discovered it after noticing bare shelves in the store. Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance to Sell: A peace officer stopped two suspects on East Campbell Avenue and determined they were in possession of stolen merchandise. One was found to be in possession of a controlled substance for sale and in possession of someone else's private identifying information.
The shooting happened Oct. 4 near the intersection of Ashby Avenue and Seventh Street, according to the Berkeley Police Department. Police said the man saw the suspects steal a Nissan Altima during a robbery in Oakland and chased them into Berkeley, where he fired a handgun at them from a Chevrolet Tahoe. The Nissan traveled into neighboring Emeryville and collided with a parked car in the 6700 block of Hollis Street, according to police.
Jose Campos Rodas, 31, had been out of custody facing a murder charge in the May 2023 shooting death of 38-year-old Manuel Zambrano. In a plea deal with Alameda County prosecutors, Campos Rodas pleaded no contest to assault with a firearm, then was sentenced to the time he had already served. The sentence was split between the seven months he spent behind bars, and the time he was free but equipped with the GPS device, court records show.
Barbara Dillon has thanked the power of social media which caused a woman in Meath to recognise the stray dog and alert gardaí. 'Rusty' the five year old collie was in the back of the Toyota Landcruiser when it was taken from a car park at Kingscourt, Co Cavan, on Thursday afternoon. Her husband Theo parked his jeep and trailer to go to Kingscourt Mart at midday and when he returned, the jeep and Rusty were gone.
Trump called the city "a great place" but noted he has friends who leave the trunk and doors of their cars open because they know they're going to be vandalized and don't want to risk getting the windows or other parts of their vehicles damaged. "They don't want the trunk ripped off in order for them to steal what's in there, in the back," he said.
