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Long Island police search for thieves who have stolen multiple jet skis
Police in Nassau County are looking for thieves who used U-Haul trucks to steal jet skis from at least four homes in different towns. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Thieves use U-Haul to steal jet skis from 4 Long Island homes in middle of night
A string of jet ski thefts are plaguing Nassau County, and in every case, the thieves are using a U-Haul truck to tow the jet ski away.
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Caught on camera: Thieves steal school buses in the Bronx
Three short buses were stolen from a Bronx parking garage, police said, after a similar incident over the weekend.
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3 short school buses stolen from Bronx garage: Police
Three short buses were stolen from a Bronx parking lot, police said, after a similar incident over the weekend.
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Ancient Buddha statue worth $1.5 million recovered after art gallery heist in California
A $1.5 million Buddha statue weighing nearly 250 pounds that was stolen from a Southern California gallery has been recovered.
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NYC to Sue Hyundai, Kia Over Stunning Vehicle Theft Spikes: What to Know
New York City intends to join ongoing national legal action against car manufacturers Kia and Hyundai over near quadruple-digit percentage point increases in thefts of those vehicles it claims are tied to a missing anti-theft measure in certain models, Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday. Thieves have been breaking ignition covers off Kia and Hyundai vehicles made between 2011 and 2021…
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NYPD Warns Owners to Fix Their Cars as Hyundai, Kia Thefts Tied to TikTok Challenge Soar
New York City has a message for anyone emboldened by a viral TikTok challenge thought to be behind spiking car thefts in the five boroughs and across the country: We’re coming for you. It also has a warning for Kia and Hyundai owners with the affected models: Get a software upgrade. It’s free. Thursday’s joint announcement from Mayor Eric...
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Super Bowl Ring Thief Back in Prison Over Veteran Fraud Scheme, DA Says
The self-described “master thief” and New England Patriots fan convicted of stealing New York Giants Super Bowl rings in 2008 is back behind bars after a judge determined he had violated the terms of his probation. The Bristol district attorney’s office says 58-year-old Sean Murphy was sentenced last week to 18 months in state prison for, among other things, allegedly...
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Insurance Giants Drop Certain Kia, Hyundai Models After TikTok Challenge Sparks Thefts
State Farm and Progressive auto insurance are dropping some coverage on certain Kia and Hyundai models after a TikTok trend showed how to the cars can be stolen without using a key, just a phone USB charger. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Fighting Back Against the Kia Challenge
Car owners are worried as a TikTok challenge, dubbed the Kia Challenge, highlights how to steal specific cars with a USB. Marc Santia reports.
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Backpack Containing $150,000 of Jewelry Stolen at Manhattan Subway Station
A man’s backpack holding $150,000 worth of jewelry was stolen at a Manhattan subway station as he went to enter the turnstiles, police said.
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Endangered Tortoises Believed Stolen From Florida Zoo
Two endangered Galápagos tortoise hatchlings are believed to have been stolen from St. Augustine Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Fla.
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Pickpockets Are Targeting NYC Holiday Hotspots — Here's How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
This time of year, while many people visit NYC for the holiday lights, others come to the city to prey on those unsuspecting crowds as they’re distracted by the sights and sounds of the city at Christmastime. Police said it’s the perfect scenario for a thief to pick a victim’s pocket.
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Holiday Pickpockets on the Prowl in NYC — Here's How to Avoid Becoming a Target
The holiday season is in full swing in NYC, and thieves are more active too. Tourists and New Yorkers are packing popular hot spots, with pickpockets lurking — but a special team of NYPD officers is as well. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.
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