Robber snatches $500,000 worth of luxury Swiss watches at jewelry store in Puerto RicoSeptember 22nd, 2009 Robber in Puerto Rico makes off with Swiss watchesSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Police say a robber has made off with nearly $500,000 worth of luxury watches from a jewelry store at the Caribbean's largest shopping mall. Investigators say the suspect entered the Bared jewelry store at the Plaza Las Americas mall in San Juan on Tuesday and handed the shopkeeper a threatening note.
Authorities in southwestern Michigan say they have cracked case of 'pillowcase' burglariesSeptember 18th, 2009 Mich. police say they nabbed 'pillowcase' burglarsGRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Police in southwestern Michigan say they have put to bed the case of the "pillowcase" burglaries.
Oldest American, a 114-year-old NH woman, enjoys Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses, ice creamSeptember 13th, 2009 114-year-old NH woman becomes oldest AmericanMANCHESTER, N.H. — A 114-year-old New Hampshire woman who loves the Boston Red Sox, Hershey's Kisses and ice cream is believed to be the oldest American.
British police arrest 3 men in $66-million jewel heist; unclear if loot recoveredAugust 20th, 2009 3 arrested over $66-million British jewel heistLONDON — Three men are in custody in connection with one of Britain's biggest jewel heists, police said Thursday. Two men were arrested Wednesday by an anti-robbery unit, London police said.
French police: Suspect in Paris theft of euro6.5 million in jewels handed over from BelgiumAugust 10th, 2009 French police: Jewel heist suspect detainedPARIS —French police say Belgian authorities have detained and handed over a man accused of stealing jewels worth several million euros (dollars) from a luxury Paris jewelry house. They say the 52-year-old suspect was detained in the Belgian port city of Antwerp in mid-July at the request of French justice authorities.
Fla. police arrest man and woman accused of using electronic device to steal gas at the pumpJuly 30th, 2009 Pair accused of using device to steal gas at pumpMarianna, Fla. — Police said two people were arrested for using an electronic device to disable fuel pump computers at a north Florida gasoline station and pump gas without paying.
ND group ordered to repay $120K in federal disaster funds misspent on booze, bonuses, lobbyingJuly 22nd, 2009 ND group ordered to repay $120K in misspent fundsBISMARCK, N.D. — A group that represents North Dakota's ambulance and emergency workers has been ordered to repay more than $120,000 in federal disaster planning money spent on alcohol, lobbying and other questionable expenses.
Former Colorado tax supervisor says love for ex-boyfriend led her to steal $11 millionJuly 16th, 2009 Former Colo. worker says love made her steal $11MDENVER — A former Colorado Department of Revenue supervisor says love for her ex-boyfriend led her to steal $11 million in unclaimed tax refunds from the state.
Fla. authorities say man walking through security checkpoint at courthouse tried to steal watchJuly 1st, 2009 Man charged with stealing watch at courthouseLARGO, Fla. — Authorities said a man walking through a security checkpoint at a Pinellas courthouse tried to steal an expensive watch, just feet from deputies.
'Cirque De Soleil' creator called cheater in new bookMay 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - The man, who created the beloved Cirque du Soleil, is now being called a cheater by his ex-girlfriend in a new book. In 'Guy Laliberte: The Fabulous Story of the Creator of the Cirque du Soleil', author Ian Halperin has revealed that Rizia Moreira, who gave birth to three of Laliberte's five children, thinks he is a scoundrel.
Funny stuff! Amy Sedaris writing follow-up to best-selling 'I Like You'April 30th, 2009 Funny stuff! Amy Sedaris writing new bookNEW YORK — Amy Sedaris is preparing more literary laughter. The actress and comedian is working on a follow-up to her best seller, "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence." The new book, currently untitled, will come out in 2010 and will again feature "her unique approach to home life through the use of fun, long-forgotten crafts," according to Grand Central Publishing, which announced the book Thursday.
NYC jeweler employee accused of stealing $12M in gold since 2004 by hiding it in purse liningApril 29th, 2009 Jeweler employee accused of stealing $12M in goldNEW YORK — Prosecutors say a suburban New York woman stole $12 million in gold over six years from the jewelry manufacturer where she worked. Teresa Tambunting has been charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.
Calif. regulators seize lead-tainted religious, children's jewelry, most imported from ChinaApril 28th, 2009 Calif. finds lead-tainted religious, kids' jewelryLOS ANGELES — California regulators say they've found religious and children's jewelry with dangerously high lead levels at stores and warehouses. The state Department of Toxic Substances Control says material taken from one children's necklace was 74 percent lead.
Red Sox speedster Jacoby Ellsbury steals home against Andy Pettitte of New York YankeesApril 27th, 2009 Boston speedster Ellsbury steals homeBOSTON — Jacoby Ellsbury became the first player to steal home this season, doing it for the Boston Red Sox against Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees. J.D. Drew was at bat with the bases loaded in the fifth inning after Kevin Youkilis was walked intentionally on Sunday night.
Pa. postal worker accused of stealing $25 from greeting card and 'breakup book'April 22nd, 2009 Postal worker accused of stealing 'breakup book'PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh postal worker faces up to 10 years in prison if she's convicted of stealing two items of dubious value from the mail: $25, and a book on a woman's perspective of breaking up with men. Kathleen Evans, 49, has an unlisted number and court records don't list an attorney for her since she was indicted by a grand jury on Tuesday.
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