Theft

Priceless Romanian artifacts recovered a year after being stolen from Dutch museum

The Dutch government last year paid 5.7 million euros to compensate Romania for the theft.

Golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and gold bracelets recovered after being stolen from a Dutch museum, April 3, 2026.
Cases of Kit Kat are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California.

Kit-napped: Viral Kit Kat heist sparks responses from brands, cities, and even a Real Housewife

Gummi bears. Illustration.

15-ton gummy candy trailer vanishes, police launch search

Police officers securing the Old City in Jerusalem before Ramadan Friday prayers, March 29, 2024.

Fifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey


Police arrest over 30 illegal migrants, six car thieves across the country in weekend raids

Israel Police arrest over 30 illegal migrants and six car thieves in raids across the country.

 Israel Police arresting illegal migrants in a series of raids across the country, January 12, 2024.

Two men arrested in Egypt for trafficking hundreds of ancient artifacts

Egyptian authorities said that over 450 artifacts had nearly been stolen, including statue busts and ancient coins.

 Two statues that were seized by Egyptian authorities.

Caregiver steals hundreds of thousands of shekels from elderly patient

According to police, the caregiver took advantage of the patient's health condition, using his credit cards to steal hundreds of thousands of shekels. 

 Disabled elderly man using a walker to help him walk.

Star Trek license plates cost retired woman thousands

"I don't have a car. I don't drive. Those plates were turned in," retiree, Beda Koorey explained to CBS.

Driving (Illustrative photo)

TLV District Attorney’s Office indicts lawyer for stealing over 2.1 million shekels

Attorney Kinneret Zelda Shamir Mesika allegedly received funds from buyers during a property transaction but kept the money for herself instead of transferring it to the seller. 

The law courts in Tel Aviv

Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect

The video, titled "Day in the life as a mom," showed the influencer picking out items inside the store and placing them in her car.

 Influencer arrested for theft after posting video wearing same outfit as suspect.

Two minors detained after stealing security guards weapon in Beersheba

Two children were detained for stealing a security guard's weapon from a car at a Beersheba shopping center after two adults were recently indicted for multiple vehicle burglaries in the city.

Israel Police vehicle (Illustrative)

Thief disguised as IDF officer arrested after targeting evacuee residences

A resident of Eilat posing as an IDF officer was arrested for multiple burglaries in Kiryat Shmona, and was found with stolen goods.

  Image of the 30 years old Eilat resident handcuffed and being led to one of the crime scenes.

Vehicle thefts continue to surge. These are the most stolen models

Data from Pointer and Ituran shows a rise in car thefts in Q2 2024, especially for SUVs like Suzuki Jimny, Jeep Wrangler, Toyota Land Cruiser, and electric vehicles.


Police uncover Rami Levy scandal: Cashiers steal approximately half a million in cash and products

Police in Zichron Yaakov investigated theft by "Rami Levy" cashiers, uncovering a systematic scheme. Over 50 indictments were filed for thefts worth half a million shekels.

 SHOPPERS AT A Rami Levy supermarket in Modi’in last week. Will prices be a priority for voters in November?