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Facebook Marketplace bike theft gang targets victims

Shocking investigation reveals organised criminal network using Facebook Marketplace to steal and resell high-value bicycles across the UK, with victims discovering their own stolen property for sale.

Oprah Winfrey targeted by thief at book awards

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey became the unexpected victim of a sophisticated theft during the prestigious National Book Awards ceremony in Manhattan, where a thief made off with her custom-made Judith Leiber purse containing priceless items.

Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years

Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.

UK's biggest phone theft gang smashed in police raid

Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated Bulgarian crime network orchestrated Britain's largest mobile phone theft operation, with connections tracing back to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with stolen handsets.

Phone Theft Kingpins Exported 40,000 Mobiles to China

Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated criminal network behind half of UK's stolen smartphones, with dramatic police raids uncovering multi-million pound export operation shipping devices to China.

Middle-class gym thief hunted by victim across London

Jordana Seal's life turned upside down when her purse was stolen from a locked gym locker. Now she's hunting the middle-class thief herself after making shocking discoveries about the culprit's identity and spending spree.

Thief steals phone from mother's pocket in shop

Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a daring thief steals a phone from an unsuspecting mother's pocket while she browses clothing with her baby. Police are hunting the suspect after the daylight theft in a family-friendly store.

Urgent Warning: New Car Theft Epidemic Sweeps UK

Motorists across Britain are being targeted by a sophisticated new keyless car theft method. Learn how criminals are exploiting this shocking vulnerability and the essential steps to protect your vehicle.

Lime Bike Gangs Steal Parcel Shelves in London Crime Spree

Organised criminal gangs on rental e-bikes are targeting affluent London neighbourhoods, smashing car windows to steal a specific and unusual part – the parcel shelf – in a bizarre new crimewave confounding police and luxury vehicle owners.

TK Maxx shoppers slam 'terrifying' new security measure

TK Maxx customers are expressing outrage and discomfort over a new 'intimidating' anti-theft initiative. Shoppers report feeling 'watched' and 'distrusted' as the retailer rolls out this controversial security strategy.

Police dismantle £3m rural crime gang in dramatic raids

Exclusive: Wiltshire Police dismantle a sophisticated organised crime group behind a massive wave of agricultural and construction equipment thefts across the South West, making multiple arrests in a major operation.

UK Phone Shops Lock Doors to Tackle Soaring Thefts

Faced with a dramatic surge in violent robberies, major UK mobile phone retailers are implementing a radical new security protocol: keeping their doors locked during business hours. This desperate measure highlights a growing crisis for high-street retail

Sainsbury's Simple Strategy Slashes Shoplifting

Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts reveals a surprisingly straightforward and inexpensive method that is dramatically reducing theft and abuse towards staff in its supermarkets, proving effective where high-tech solutions often fail.

Thieves steal £140k worth of rare Lego in Adelaide heist

In a bizarre and audacious crime, thieves in Adelaide have made off with a colossal Lego collection valued at a staggering A$200,000 (£104,000), targeting rare and highly sought-after sets in a meticulously planned warehouse raid.

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