Thousands of bamboo lights and projector lights installed along the key routes leading to the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya have been stolen, with the incident coming to light in May. The police have registered a case and are investigating the theft, which occurred in a high-security area.
A former food services director at a school district in Illinois has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing over 11,000 cases of chicken wings worth $1.5 million, intended for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vera Liddell, 68, used her position to arrange for the chicken wings and collect them using a school van. The theft was discovered during a routine audit when food expenses exceeded the budget by $300,000. The students never received the stolen food.
A minor in Delhi stole his mother’s gold jewelry to buy an Apple iPhone and finance his girlfriend’s birthday party. The police apprehended the teenager after an investigation revealed his involvement in the theft. The boy confessed to selling the stolen jewelry to two goldsmiths and using the money to purchase the iPhone for his girlfriend.
A FedEx driver in North Carolina has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly stealing a French Bulldog during a delivery and leaving it to die in his truck due to heat-related issues. The driver, Kimani Joehon Marshall, was arrested and is currently being held on a $50,000 bond.
A thief, feeling remorse after discovering he had stolen from the home of renowned Marathi poet Narayan Gangaram Surve, returned a stolen LED TV. The thief left a note expressing regret and apologizing for the theft. While the TV was returned, other items remain missing, and police are investigating the case.
Walter Ringfield Jr., a temporary election worker in Arizona, was arrested for stealing a security fob from the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center. Ringfield also faces charges related to a theft from the Arizona State Senate Building. He has been seen in photos with several prominent Democratic politicians, raising questions about his motivations and the security of election systems.
A temporary election worker in Maricopa County, Arizona, was arrested for allegedly stealing a security key from a ballot tabulation center. This incident has raised concerns about the vetting process for election staff, as the suspect was previously arrested for theft from a grocery store and was in a felony diversion program. Authorities are investigating whether the theft was politically motivated.
Three laptops belonging to Swiss national team coaches were stolen in Duesseldorf during Euro 2024. While the theft impacted junior coaches observing matches, no sensitive data, including information about Switzerland’s upcoming match against Italy, was compromised.
A US soldier, Gordon Black, has been sentenced to nearly four years in a Russian penal colony after being found guilty of stealing money from his girlfriend and making threats against her. The case highlights the complexities of international relationships and the potential legal repercussions for US military personnel traveling to Russia without authorization.
University Heights Police Blotter: Employee reports co-worker assault; three teens detained for throwing carts over garage railing; Hyundai Genesis stolen from driveway; shoplifter detained at Target; theft at Target; two women arrested for disorderly conduct; stolen Ford Fusion recovered; two juveniles report assault; physical altercation at pet food store; Macy’s shoplifter arrested.
