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Old 'Geezer' One Step Faster than the Coppers

The FBI is hunting an elderly man who is said to have robbed five banks in California in the last three months. The man has been nicknamed the Geezer Bandit because police estimate him to be in his seventies.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Bob Gordon in Crime

Fake Cop Criminals Strike Again, Attempting Robbery of Wendy's

Two criminals on a robbery spree in Seattle attempted to rob a Wendy's restaurant. When they could not gain access to the safe, they allegedly raped an employee.
Nov 4, 2009 by  Erin Jackson in Crime

Teletubby impostor robs woman at gunpoint

He may have looked like the plump television character Tinky Winky from the show The Teletubbies, but police in London, Ont. say the man they are looking for could be armed and dangerous.
Nov 1, 2009 by  Brian Lidster in Crime - 1 comment

Six-year-old Winnipeg boy beaten and robbed

A six-year-old Winnipeg boy was beaten and robbed of little bags he was taking home from a birthday party. The child was walking with his grandmother when he was robbed.
Oct 30, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime

Fraud Credit Card Gang Busted

Ras Al Khaimah, one of UAE's seven emirates has caught a gang that has been using fraud credit cards pretending to buy or sell mobile phones and gold.
Oct 25, 2009 by  Heba Hashem in Crime

Robber repents, breaks into tears

An Indianapolis cash advance store robber was so overcome with guilt during a robbery that he dropped to his knees in tears and prayed for the teller's forgiveness.
Oct 22, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in Crime - 3 comments

Prayer Meeting Between Robber and Victim Interrupts Holdup

“Hands up! Your money or your life,” is the usual demand from robbers, not we’ll pray together before I separate you from your money.
Oct 22, 2009 by  Sandy Sand in Crime

Toy donations stolen in Toronto, residents use Web to reach out

The Toronto area is coming together after roughly $100,000 worth of toy donations was stolen late last month from a tractor-trailer in Etobicoke.
Oct 7, 2009 by  Emily Santos in Crime - 1 comment

René Magritte painting stolen in daytime robbery

Armed thieves stole a painting by surrealist René Magritte from a Belgian museum dedicated to Magritte’s work, perpetrated in broad daylight.
Sep 24, 2009 by  Bob Ewing in World

Teenage Toronto robbery suspect hit by car

A teenage robbery suspect was hit by a car while fleeing the scene of the crime Friday evening. He is fighting for his life at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.
Sep 12, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Crime

Robber Asks Victim for a Date

Double chutzpah! Not only did a trio of robbers hold up a couple in their home, but one of the men came back two hours later and asked the female victim out on a date.
Sep 11, 2009 by  Sandy Sand in Crime - 2 comments

Modern Day Robin Hood Had Plans to Rob the Rich

A 23-year-old student from the Southwest of England who has pleaded guilty to 18 different charges, including five robberies and three attempted robberies, had plans to steal £100,000 ($165,000) and then distribute the money to good causes.
Aug 20, 2009 by  Chris Dade in Crime

Alaska Man Robs Bank After Showing Identification

After showing a photo identification with his truthful name, an Anchorage man proceeded to rob a Federal Credit Union of $600 last week.
Aug 13, 2009 by  Thom W. Conroy in Crime - 1 comment

£40 million London jewellery heist

LONDON- It was reported that during a robbery in London two men have made off with 40 million pounds worth of jewellery.
Aug 11, 2009 by  Richard James in Crime

Burglary Victim Gets Arrested for Using N-Word

In summer of 2004, a Pennsylvania woman was robbed and beaten but that did not stop the Camden police detective from arresting her.
Aug 8, 2009 by  Andrew Moran in Crime - 1 comment

British train robber Ronnie Biggs to be released

LONDON- He was only a minor player in The Great Train Robbery, the biggest and most famous heist in modern British history.
Aug 6, 2009 by  Richard James in Crime

OJ Simpson's lawyers try to bail him out today

OJ Simpson's lawyers were back in a court room today to attempt to secure bail for him while they continue to prepare for his appeal, which will be presented on the basis that he did not receive a fair trial in Las Vegas.
Aug 3, 2009 by  Jay David Murphy in World - 1 comment

Robbers Seized $1.47 million in US currency from a Security Van

A gang of bank robbers seized a van loaded with 15 Billions Rupiah (equal to US$1.47 millions) of cash in Jakarta-Indonesia on Monday evening.
Jul 14, 2009 by  Astri N Permatasari in Crime - 1 comment

Suspects Arrested in Slaying of Parents of Special Needs Kids

The parents of special needs children were found dead after a robbery in their home. Police in Florida are uncovering an extensive plot involving people who knew the Billings' history.
Jul 13, 2009 by  Carol Forsloff in Crime - 5 comments

Suspect shows ID and then robs store leading to his arrest

Some robbers are just to honest for their own good. Take Jared Cline of Lakeland. Mr. Cline was arrested on a multiple list of charges after he showed his ID to the clerk he alleged is to have robbed Sunday.
Jul 8, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in Crime - 2 comments
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