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Should stealing kids be protected from citizen’s arrest? Child welfare watchdog airs concerns
Chief Children’s Commissioner says children should be free from 'all forms of violence'.
Brazen hammer heist: Police hunt jewel thief, staff distressed after store raid
Alleged thief struck before 1pm and after the robbery fled the scene in a vehicle.
Robber left path of destruction during wrong-way race to airport in stolen $82k Audi
He damaged a police car, an Audi and used a convertible as a battering ram.
Burglars ransack Brad Pitt's $5.5m LA home during promo tour
Three suspects climbed a fence and entered through the front window.
Youth charged with burglary after 35 bottles of alcohol, 17 e-tablets taken from restaurant
Police arrested and charged the young person on Thursday.
'It's a bit unnerving': Jewel heist leaves store owner on edge
Police tracked the stolen jewellery to Rotorua pawn shops.
Man invited for drinks at Mongols gang pad beaten, forced to sign over ute
He was told to cough up $14k or sign the ute over to the gang.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
2000 litres of petrol allegedly stolen from Northland service station
Mani Kaur and her husband confronted the thieves during the second theft.
Car theft crisis pits manufacturers against high-tech gangs
Almost 130,000 UK vehicles were stolen in the year to March 2024 - near a 15-year high.
'Naughty' parolee holding woman at gunpoint left after telling off from toddler
He had earlier been locked up for outrageously dangerous driving. It was caught on video.
Man arrested over violent Auckland crime spree
It's alleged the man, armed with a knife, burgled seven homes and stole two cars.
Nurse conned $112k from workmates for gigs, gambling
Angelina Reyes also took bereavement leave – but her mother and father are still alive.
Duo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong woman
They were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme.
They followed a truck for 500km – then they stole $167m in jewellery
New York Times: Prosecutors are calling it 'the largest jewellery heist in US history'.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.
Film director killed, diamond Rolex feared motive in stabbing
Londoner Jennifer Abbott was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Alleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to store
Similar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.
'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave
The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.
'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shoplifters
Judge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.
Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.
Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’
'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.
'The man cannot be trusted': Former rogue cop John Dewar jailed for company theft
The judge said the 73-year-old enjoyed a high level of trust in his role as CEO.
Gangster altered ankle bracelet to look like he was at home while running drugs, 3D guns
He was given mercy after a coordinated prison attack left him with possible brain damage.
13-year-old among five arrested in car theft spree north of Christchurch
Police used road spikes to stop the stolen cars in Pegasus.
$95,000 sculpture stolen from Christchurch centre, locals devastated
The sculpture, named Flight, by Llew Summers, depicts a large bird and weighs 2.2 tonnes.