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Watch: Arab man steals woman's purse on J'lem street

Footage shows Arab man creeping up behind woman, snatching her purse, and fleeing. Suspect arrested and belongings returned.

Watch: Arab man steals woman's purse on J'lem street

Will lynch mob that targeted Israeli children ever face justice?

Parents of children targeted by lynch mob blast IDF's response. 'No arrests, no stolen property returned, the IDF hasn't even contacted us.'

Will lynch mob that targeted Israeli children ever face justice?

Massachusetts teen arrested over theft of Holocaust memorial

19-year-old arrested in connection with the theft of part of a Holocaust memorial sculpture from a cemetery in Milton, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts teen arrested over theft of Holocaust memorial

They ordered pizza - then robbed the delivery man

2 suspected of stealing pizza delivery man's motorcycle, daily earnings after ordering a pie.

They ordered pizza - then robbed the delivery man

'We will show zero tolerance for agricultural terror'

Agriculture Minister visits moshav where Arab thieves stole over 25 tons of produce, says State must act to stop illegal infiltration.

'We will show zero tolerance for agricultural terror'

Secret operational document 'stolen' from southern army base

While testing security of base holding classified documents, officers successfully remove document detailing future operations from base.

Secret operational document 'stolen' from southern army base

Man who stole from maternity ward patient sentenced to prison

Man steals over 10,000 NIS from maternity ward patient, investigation shows suspect is a repeat offender.

Man who stole from maternity ward patient sentenced to prison

While cleaning the post office, worker cleaned out the packages

If your package still hasn't arrived, a post office worker may be able to tell you why.

While cleaning the post office, worker cleaned out the packages

Police find stolen wedding money, return it to owners

Groom says he 'didn't believe he would ever see the money again,' thanks detectives.

Police find stolen wedding money, return it to owners

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IDF strikes back against weapons theft

IDF issues new orders for protecting weapons storehouses in the face of a wave of thefts since the beginning of the year.

IDF strikes back against weapons theft

Indictment: Haifa Arab murdered neighbor, set apartment on fire

Arab couple charged after allegedly killing neighbor who loaned them money, stealing from him, then setting apartment on fire.

Indictment: Haifa Arab murdered neighbor, set apartment on fire

Theft ring targeting elderly busted

Crooks knock on doors of elderly and proceed to steal their money.

Theft ring targeting elderly busted

How to beat a thief

Woman outsmarts thief, steals back stolen bicycle - after he pays for improvements on it.

How to beat a thief

Official steals 1.4 million shekels from Galilee town

Former town secretary steals 1.4 million shekels in profit from agriculture and town - and uses it to vacation abroad.

Official steals 1.4 million shekels from Galilee town

Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly couple

Jerusalem resident arrested after he impersonated National Insurance employee, stole thousands of shekels from elderly couple.

Arab poses as National Insurance employee, robs elderly couple

Goat thief caught, most animals returned to owners

Arab indicted for stealing 57 goats from Kibbutz Alumim.

Goat thief caught, most animals returned to owners

Thieves take yeshiva boys’ luggage, tefillin during Chicago trip

Students on 8th grade graduation trip have newly received religious items stolen along with their luggage.

Thieves take yeshiva boys’ luggage, tefillin during Chicago trip

Man robs bank to escape wife, gets sentenced to house arrest

Man says he robbed Kansas City bank to go to jail - and get away from his wife. Judge sentences him to six months imprisonment - at home.

Man robs bank to escape wife, gets sentenced to house arrest

Report: Wife steals diamonds from factory to give to her husband

Police arrest Haifa couple suspected of stealing hundreds of thousands of NIS worth of diamonds.

Report: Wife steals diamonds from factory to give to her husband

Arab theft causes serious water shortage in Samaria community

The Samarian community of Migdalim is suffering from water shortages due to theft of water by local Arabs

Arab theft causes serious water shortage in Samaria community

Arab thieves steal equipment from IDF base

Arab thieves infiltrate IDF Tze'elim base, steal expensive night-vision thermal device.

Arab thieves steal equipment from IDF base

New rules of engagement - against thieves

IDF changes open-fire rules in cases of theft of military equipment, allows soldiers to open fire on thieves for the first time.

New rules of engagement - against thieves

Buyer beware: Plane ticket scam leaves families stranded

Fake travel agency selling tickets purchased with stolen credit cards exposed.

Buyer beware: Plane ticket scam leaves families stranded

Man commits theft by pretending to be electrical worker

Young man indicted for stealing money and belongings from old woman under pretext of fixing an electrical problem in her house.

Man commits theft by pretending to be electrical worker

'The south of Israel has turned into the wild west'

Thousands of IDF reservists petition Chief of Staff: Stop equipment thefts in the south.

'The south of Israel has turned into the wild west'

Massive gold coin stolen from German museum

Thieves steal multi-million dollar gold coin from museum, expert says it 'could be cooling by now.'

Massive gold coin stolen from German museum

Stolen Megillah scroll located in Tulkarm

During search of house in Tulkarm Border Police find scroll stolen from synagogue in north; return it to son of deceased and to community.

Stolen Megillah scroll located in Tulkarm

Who stole bereaved mother's phone?

Investigators detain for questioning 36-year-old woman and daughter on suspicion of stealing cell phone of the late Hila Bezaleli's mother.

Who stole bereaved mother's phone?

Jerusalem Arabs arrested after string of violent robberies

Arab residents of capital allegedly targeted Jews walking alone, forcing them to the ground and beating them before robbing them.

Jerusalem Arabs arrested after string of violent robberies

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Woman impersonates pollster and robs respondents

Lod resident impersonates city employee sent to interview city residents on health and finances, only to rob them.

Woman impersonates pollster and robs respondents

13-year old attacks female soldier, attemps to steal rifle

Teenager physically assaults female soldier while her back is turned, attempts to steal assault rifle.

13-year old attacks female soldier, attemps to steal rifle

Stolen Dachau gate with infamous slogan restored

Gate with phrase 'Work will set you free' restored to Dacahu death camp after being stolen two years ago.

Stolen Dachau gate with infamous slogan restored

Torah scroll stolen from Lakewood school

Burglars break into Cheder Torah Zev in Lakewood, New Jersey; steal Torah scroll.

Torah scroll stolen from Lakewood school

Arab thief apologizes to elderly victim

Arab resident of Jerusalem stole 5,000 shekels from elderly resident of capital. After capture he insisted on apologizing personally.

Arab thief apologizes to elderly victim

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem

Resident of haredi neighborhood in the capital held captive as thieves rob his home.

Violent home invasion in Jerusalem

Watch: Robber breaks elderly woman's arm during heist

Man arrested for stealing necklaces from elderly women.

Watch: Robber breaks elderly woman's arm during heist

Illegal worker from Palestinian Authority steals millions

Janitor who sneaked into Israel from Palestinian Authority runs off with two million shekels.

Illegal worker from Palestinian Authority steals millions

Stolen cell phones to be blocked even with different SIM card

Israel police and Communications Ministry to allow mobile companies to block stolen phones from use even if the thief switches the SIM card.

Stolen cell phones to be blocked even with different SIM card

'They're stealing our history!'

Arab tomb raiders caught in the act, pillaging an ancient Jewish burial ground.

'They're stealing our history!'

Torah scroll stolen from Georgia synagogue found destroyed

A Torah scroll taken from a synagogue in the Caucasus republic of Georgia was destroyed.

Torah scroll stolen from Georgia synagogue found destroyed

Thieves arrested for stealing from charity box

Police arrested four teenagers in Elad for attempting to pull a charity box from a wall and steal the money inside.

Thieves arrested for stealing from charity box

Watch: Thieves beat driver in Modi'in during robbery

Thieves attack money changer, make off with hundreds of thousands in cash.

Watch: Thieves beat driver in Modi'in during robbery

Break-in at Florida Holocaust Museum

23-year-old breaks into the Florida Holocaust Museum, does not damage any of the displays.

Break-in at Florida Holocaust Museum

Rejoicing in Brooklyn as stolen Torah scrolls recovered intact

Four Torah scrolls stolen from a Brooklyn synagogue returned.

Rejoicing in Brooklyn as stolen Torah scrolls recovered intact

Brooklyn: Torah scrolls stolen by kippah-clad thief

Four Torah scrolls valued at approximately $240,000 stolen from Brooklyn synagogue during Simchat Torah.

Brooklyn: Torah scrolls stolen by kippah-clad thief

Watch: Female store clerk overpowers thieves, defends shop

Two young thieves in Ramat Gan got more than they bargained for when a female clerk cut short their attempted robbery.

Watch: Female store clerk overpowers thieves, defends shop

Indecent proposal: Man pays teen for date - only to be attacked

Taxi driver in his 30s offered to pay underage girl to kiss him, go on a date. But her friends had something else in mind.

Indecent proposal: Man pays teen for date - only to be attacked

Theft ring busted for systematically stealing gasoline

Theft ring systematically stole gas cards from the IDF, then used these to extract gas at stations and resell it illegally.

Theft ring busted for systematically stealing gasoline

Jewish man attacked, car stolen at Palestinian car wash

Jewish man from Binyamin brings car for wash in Hizme. Arab man attacks him, steals vehicle. Police ultimately catch perpetrator.

Jewish man attacked, car stolen at Palestinian car wash

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Arabs steal mezuzah from Cave of the Patriarchs, but the Jewish community in Hevron says it will replace it with a more beautiful one.

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Burglar nabbed after breaking into apartment - then taking a nap

Burglar caught after broke into an apartment in Tel Aviv, then catching a good night's sleep.

Burglar nabbed after breaking into apartment - then taking a nap

Soldier accused of stealing grenades

The accused soldier who stole the ammunition in order to sell it served in the Nahal Haredi battalion.

Soldier accused of stealing grenades

Shocked newlyweds: Friend stole wedding gifts and disappeared

Best friend of Lior and Kineret disappeared without a trace, stealing wedding gifts.

Shocked newlyweds: Friend stole wedding gifts and disappeared

Stolen Records Contain Insurance Records of Millions of Israelis

The insurance records of millions of Israelis were stolen out of the back of a motor scooter - but there's no need to worry, officials said.

Stolen Records Contain Insurance Records of Millions of Israelis

British Teens Arrested Stealing From Auschwitz

Two young Brits caught digging in area where belongings of Jewish victims are still found; had buttons, hair clipper and other artifacts.

British Teens Arrested Stealing From Auschwitz

300 Grenades Stolen and Sold by IDF Soldier

Soldier gets 7.5 years in jail for serial pilfering of gas and stun grenades which he sold on the black market.

300 Grenades Stolen and Sold by IDF Soldier

Daughter of Obama's Ex-Pastor Sent to Jail

Daughter of Jeremiah Wright detained after breaching bail conditions on money-laundering case by committing another theft.

Daughter of Obama's Ex-Pastor Sent to Jail

Grave Robbers Caught Red Handed Seeking Gold and Silver

Three grave robbers were caught red-handed Friday night as they tried to raid antiquities in the area of Tel Ashkelon.

Grave Robbers Caught Red Handed Seeking Gold and Silver

Holocaust Victims' Shoes Stolen from Majdanek

Eight shoes that once belonged to Holocaust victims stolen from the former concentration camp Majdanek in Poland.

Holocaust Victims' Shoes Stolen from Majdanek

Carer Steals 250,000 Shekels From Elderly Man

50-year-old woman in Golan Heights suspected of manipulating her position to pocket vast sums over the course of nine years.

Carer Steals 250,000 Shekels From Elderly Man