News and updates about theft

IDF and police officers accused of stealing millions

The State Attorney's Office has filed an indictment against seven defendants, including officers in the Israel Defense Forces and the Israel Police, accused of stealing tens of millions of shekels and attempting to obstruct the investigation.

IDF and police officers accused of stealing millions

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

Jerusalem Arab disguised as haredi arrested on suspicion of theft, court extends detention.

Arab dressed as haredi arrested for theft

The sentences imposed on those who robbed massacre victims

Court sentenced two men to time in prison and heavy fines after they confessed to stealing belongings from victims at the Nova Festival site one day after the October 7 massacre.

The sentences imposed on those who robbed massacre victims

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Jewelry store significantly damaged in Bnei Brak burglary.

Burglary in Bnei Brak

Illlegal Arabs arrested for ripping mezuzahs off doorposts

Illegal Arabs from Hebron suspected of removal and theft of mezuzahs in central Israel.

Illlegal Arabs arrested for ripping mezuzahs off doorposts

Burglar's mistake

Thief caught on security camera and arrested

Police arrested a resident of Ashdod on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in central Tel Aviv after he was caught on camera in the act.

Thief caught on security camera and arrested

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Indictment filed against 52-year-old man from Tirat Carmel for stealing valuable tefillin.

Stolen tefillin case resolved in moving moment at police station

Louvre heist suspects arrested

Police arrest suspect in broad-daylight Louvre heist attempting to board plane to leave the country. 2 suspects remain on the loose, and authorities have yet to recover the $100 million in stolen jewels.

Louvre heist suspects arrested

ATV stolen from Israel spotted being used by Hamas in Gaza

A southern Israel resident was stunned to discover that an ATV stolen from his home on Yom Kippur now appears in TikTok videos being used by Hamas terrorists in the heart of Gaza.

ATV stolen from Israel spotted being used by Hamas in Gaza

Stolen military digger found in Huwara

Border Police officers returning from the Syria border noticed a suspicious digger in Huwara. Upon inspection, it was determined that the digger belonged to the IDF and had been stolen from a gathering area near Gaza.

Stolen military digger found in Huwara

PA Arab arrested for break-ins and theft in northern Israel

A Qalqiliya resident, previously convicted for similar offenses, is arrested by Border Police for multiple home and vehicle break-ins.

PA Arab arrested for break-ins and theft in northern Israel

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

Surge in burglaries, attempted car thefts, and construction site thefts shake residents of Ramot and Har Nof; police boost patrols amid rising concerns.

Wave of break-ins alarms residents in Jerusalem neighborhoods

24 years later: Stolen tractor recovered in Qalqilya area

Tractor stolen from Kibbutz Gat in 2001 found operating near Qalqilya, Border Police arrested suspect and plan to return vehicle to its rightful owner after two decades.

24 years later: Stolen tractor recovered in Qalqilya area

'City Workers':

Four arrested in Jerusalem after trying to steal charity boxes

Four individuals from a minority community were arrested late Sunday night after being caught attempting to saw open charity boxes in Jerusalem.

Four arrested in Jerusalem after trying to steal charity boxes

Crown Heights: Wig thief stole $30k in wigs and materials

Police re-arrest criminal who broke into Crown Heights wig store, stealing $30,000 worth of wigs and materials to make them.

Crown Heights: Wig thief stole $30k in wigs and materials

Worth a quarter million:

Police return four stolen parrots to owners

Four of seven stolen parrots, located in Tulkarm, return to Jungle Kef zoo in northern Israel.

Police return four stolen parrots to owners

US Homeland Security Secretary's bag stolen in DC restaurant

The presence of official government credentials and access tools among the stolen possessions has heightened concerns about the potential security risks.

US Homeland Security Secretary's bag stolen in DC restaurant

Ten rare parrots stolen from zoo

Investigation opened after ten rare parrots stolen from Gan Garoo Zoo in Emek Hama'ayanot.

Ten rare parrots stolen from zoo

Man who stole statue of Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv hotel arrested

The statue, which depicts Israel's first prime minister doing a handstand, was found in the yard of the suspect's home and returned to its owners.

Man who stole statue of Ben Gurion from Tel Aviv hotel arrested

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

10 foreign workers trapped for a month after being lured to village of al-Zaayem with the promise of work. Their passports were stolen and used to illegally enter Israel by the thieves.

Israel rescues 10 Indian workers held in PA village

Pursuit near Jerusalem:

Youth steals ambulance from Hadassah Hospital

The incident began after a young man approached a MDA team near an ambulance in the hospital's emergency area - and spontaneously entered the ambulance and escaped the scene quickly.

Youth steals ambulance from Hadassah Hospital

No shame:

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

At a hotel hosting evacuees, police arrest security employee suspected of stealing tens of thousands of shekels from families evacuated due to the ongoing war.

Hotel security officer stole money from evacuees

Kiryat Gat:

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in synagogue break-in

Police, forensic investigators, arrive at scene of Kiryat Gat synagogue break-in, aiming to identify suspects.

Torah scrolls thrown to floor in synagogue break-in

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

Reservist allegedly stole multiple rifles and other items from Hamas terrorists and hid them in the school where he works.

Guns stolen from Gaza hidden in Hadera school

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

Police arrest two suspected of ripping mezuzahs off doorposts in Jerusalem, selling them to unsuspecting Judaica business.

Jerusalem: Suspects steal mezuzahs, sell them - and are arrested

Tel Aviv:

Two arrested on suspicion of stealing donations for soldiers

Police arrest two residents of central Israel, on suspicion of stealing equipment intended for donation to IDF soldiers.

Two arrested on suspicion of stealing donations for soldiers

Jerusalem: Two arrested for stealing safe from synagogue

Two suspects break into Jerusalem synagogue, steal safe and charity boxes.

Jerusalem: Two arrested for stealing safe from synagogue

Thieves who stole nearly 30,000 bullets from IDF bunker arrested

Israeli security forces arrest two Israeli Bedouin men, recover 26,000 stolen rounds of rifle ammunition stolen from IDF bunker.

Thieves who stole nearly 30,000 bullets from IDF bunker arrested

Debit card scammer steals thousands from Jewish Brooklyn shops

Man convinces Midwood shopkeepers to let him key in his debit card number, at which point he issues himself hefty refund and flees.

Debit card scammer steals thousands from Jewish Brooklyn shops

Man saws off, steals ATM with NIS 25,000

Nof HaGalil man who evaded police for weeks after being caught with a stolen ATM in his home indicted.

Man saws off, steals ATM with NIS 25,000

Unusual incident:

Vehicle stolen from Ben Gurion Airport

Vehicle stolen by foreign national before it can be returned to a customer at the airport. Incident is of a criminal background.

Vehicle stolen from Ben Gurion Airport

Money stolen from Bnei Brak yeshiva located near Shechem

Arab worker steals 60K from yeshiva's office, organization works with religious figures in Shechem to quickly return the money.

Money stolen from Bnei Brak yeshiva located near Shechem

The eternal allocation of land in Eretz Yisrael

Torah from young scholars: Land theft in Eretz Yisrael is a more serious offense, since it is the theft of an absolute right of ownership.

The eternal allocation of land in Eretz Yisrael

Cancer patients' wigs stolen from Ichilov Hospital

Hospital calls for new donations after cancer patients find wigs have been stolen when they come to pick them up.

Cancer patients' wigs stolen from Ichilov Hospital

Torah scroll stolen at Las Vegas hotel

New York jeweler reports precious Torah stolen at Venetian hotel in Las Vegas.

Torah scroll stolen at Las Vegas hotel

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

A Pittsburgh man is charged with stealing Judaica from dozens of Jewish homes.

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

Atlanta car thief steals rabbi’s son’s tefillin

Thief breaks into car and steals tefillin belonging to son of rabbi who only recently had his bar mitzvah.

Atlanta car thief steals rabbi’s son’s tefillin

Watch: Thief makes off with wigs worth half a million shekels

Wild police chase leads to capture of thief who robbed wig store.

Watch: Thief makes off with wigs worth half a million shekels

Necklace stolen from Olympic medalist's bag is found

Search of Arab suspect reveals knife - and Olympic medalist's necklace.

Necklace stolen from Olympic medalist's bag is found

Three Torah scrolls returned to Jerusalem synagogue

Torah scrolls stolen, hidden in storage room, are returned to Jerusalem synagogue.

Three Torah scrolls returned to Jerusalem synagogue

Olympic necklace stolen from gold medalist's bag

Gold medalist Linoy Ashram says necklace given to her after the Olympics was taken from her personal bag.

Olympic necklace stolen from gold medalist's bag

Torah scrolls stolen from Tel Aviv synagogue

Police investigate break-in after several Torah scrolls are stolen from synagogue.

Torah scrolls stolen from Tel Aviv synagogue

Watch: Palestinians try to hijack Israeli car in Samaria

Israeli drive foils attempted carjacking in Samaria, forcing would-be thief to flee.

Watch: Palestinians try to hijack Israeli car in Samaria

Two youths suspected of stealing MDA ambulance

Police investigating after youths take ambulance on a joyride to northern Israel.

Two youths suspected of stealing MDA ambulance

2 Hatzalah ambucycles stolen on first day of Sukkot

2 ambucycles stolen in Jerusalem neighborhood, 3rd theft attempt foiled in Tel Aviv. 1 ambucycle recovered so far.

2 Hatzalah ambucycles stolen on first day of Sukkot

Tens of thousands of shekels in jewelry stolen in Tel Aviv

Dramatic footage shows a man in a Tel Aviv shop threatening those inside with a handgun and smashing jewelry cases before fleeing.

Tens of thousands of shekels in jewelry stolen in Tel Aviv

Thief returns to the scene of the crime - and is caught

Arab who entered Israel illegally returns to scene of electronics theft - and is caught.

Thief returns to the scene of the crime - and is caught

Modi'in Illit residents fear for safety as infiltrations mount

Around 20 Palestinians arrested over past weeks, accused of theft. Residents fear worse crimes could occur.

Modi'in Illit residents fear for safety as infiltrations mount

They went to a wedding - and their cars were broken into

Dozens of vehicles broken into while owners attend wedding.

They went to a wedding - and their cars were broken into

Man arrested for stealing MK Haimovich's handbag from cafe

Handbag included Knesset member card and Knesset entry certificate. The suspect, in his 60s, will be brought today for a remand hearing.

Man arrested for stealing MK Haimovich's handbag from cafe

Hackers steal $7.5 million from Washington Jewish endowment

Jewish Federation of Greater Washington loses $7.5 million to hackers, who directed the money to international accounts.

Hackers steal $7.5 million from Washington Jewish endowment

Arab suspected of stealing synagogue charity boxes arrested

Suspect was employed as a gardener in Moshav Arbel and lives in nearby Tur'an

Arab suspected of stealing synagogue charity boxes arrested

Watch: Jewish student teaches thief a lesson

Maddy Gun, Jewish student and member of Chabad on Campus at MSU, had her mezuzah ripped of her doorpost. This is what she did.

Watch: Jewish student teaches thief a lesson

A major blow to bereaved family of IDF soldier

Family asks thief to return photos of IDF captain who died in car accident after father's smartphone is stolen.

A major blow to bereaved family of IDF soldier

Uman: Local disguised as maintenance man caught stealing

Local resident entered tomb of Rebbe Nachman disguised as maintenance worker and tried to empty out charity box before being caught.

Uman: Local disguised as maintenance man caught stealing

Be'er Sheva: Suspects charged for stealing from synagogues

Indictments filed against two suspects charged with stealing from synagogues, private home.

Be'er Sheva: Suspects charged for stealing from synagogues

Watch: Stealing from a thief

Police locate bag robber - only to discover he stole the bag from someone else.

Watch: Stealing from a thief

Torah scrolls stolen from Bnei Brak synagogue

Thief throws old Torah scroll on the floor, makes off with new ones.

Torah scrolls stolen from Bnei Brak synagogue

Watch: Arab avocado thieves caught red-handed

Israeli police catch four Arab thieves red-handed with load of avocados stolen from the kibbutz they work in.

Watch: Arab avocado thieves caught red-handed

NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglary

Police say suspect snuck into Brooklyn yeshiva wearing Tallit, stole thousands of dollars in cash during Passover festival.

NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglary