theft

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.

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.

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.

Ten rare parrots stolen from zoo

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jerusalem: Two arrested for stealing safe from synagogue

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Torah scroll stolen at Las Vegas hotel

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

Pittsburgh Judaica thief charged with over 12 counts of theft

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

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.

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

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

Necklace stolen from Olympic medalist's bag is found

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

Three Torah scrolls returned to Jerusalem synagogue

Torah scrolls stolen, hidden in storage room, are 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.

Torah scrolls stolen from Tel Aviv synagogue

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

Watch: Palestinians try to hijack Israeli car in Samaria

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

Two youths suspected of stealing MDA ambulance

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dozens of vehicles broken into while owners attend wedding.

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.

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.

Arab suspected of stealing synagogue charity boxes arrested

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

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.

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.

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.

Be'er Sheva: Suspects charged for stealing from synagogues

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

Watch: Stealing from a thief

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

Torah scrolls stolen from Bnei Brak synagogue

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

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.

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.

Watch: Car theft thwarted at last minute

Attempt to steal Jewish car at gate of Beit Hagai in Hevron area prevented due to resourcefulness of the vehicle owners. Burglars escape.

US citizen charged with theft of item from Auschwitz

37-year-old man charged with attempted theft of metal part of rail tracks where prisoners were unloaded.

Iran: Three Torah scrolls stolen from synagogue

Three ancient Torah scrolls disappear from synagogue in Tehran, Iran.

Woman punches Arab who tried to steal her car

Arab attempts to steal car at entrance to Kibbutz Einat. Driver manages to repulse thief who escapes to waiting car. Two suspects arrested.

300-pound menorah stolen from Boston-area synagogue

6-foot menorah at Brookline synagogue found a mile away after being stolen.

Police locate centuries-old holy books stolen in southern Israel

Priceless holy books which survived the Holocaust, 19th century pogroms nearly lost after thieves put books on sale online.

New report:

'PA taking control of areas in Judea and Samaria, Jordan Valley'

Report to be presented in Knesset finds PA consolidating control in areas of strategic importance via agricultural, infrastructure projects.

Man arrested for stealing Torah scroll from Louisville hospital

Man suspected of stealing hospital Torah arrested by hospital security, who believed him to be same person seen in footage 2 days prior.

Hundreds of items stolen from suitcases at airport

Police arrest porter suspected of stealing hundreds of items from passengers traveling through Ben Gurion Airport.

Soldier's M-16 stolen at airport

Thief from Arab village near J'lem arrested for stealing soldier's weapon in car parked at Ben Gurion. Weapon still has not been located.

Broke into the synagogue where he prayed and stole charity money

Police arrest 40-year-old resident of Bat Yam suspected of breaking into the synagogue where he prayed and emptying tzedakah boxes.

Man steals thousands from hospital roommate

Indictment filed against suspect who exploited his hospitalization to steal thousands in cash from his 70-year-old roommate.

Water theft in Judea, Samaria:

'Our deterrence is zero - we don't have resources'

Civil Admin. aims to bring more water to Judea and Samaria amid massive theft. 'Arab farmers use huge amounts of water they don't pay for.'

Watch: Stole car, crashed - then fled

Two Arab residents of eastern J'lem steal car, after which they crash into trees and flee the scene. Indictment filed against one of them.