Latest Burglary News

Man stole a Christmas ornament during a break-in at NYC mayor's residence, police say

Jan. 02, 2025 13:55 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — A 20-year-old was arrested after breaking into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, and stealing a Christmas ornament in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, authorities said. Shortly before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, the...

Thief swipes $13 million in jewels, handbags and cash from a London mansion

Dec. 31, 2024 18:40 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Police in London are searching for a burglar who broke into an occupied mansion and stole more than 10.5 million pounds ($13.2 million) worth of jewelry, designer handbags and cash. The owners of the estate, identified in British media as an Instagram influencer and...

FBI issues warning to leagues about organized crime groups targeting pro athletes

Dec. 30, 2024 17:14 PM EST

The FBI is warning sports leagues about crime organizations targeting professional athletes following a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent NFL and NBA players. The athletes' homes are targeted due to the perception they may contain high-end goods like designer handbags,...

Man killed after junk haulers looking for gun cache break into wrong suburban Philadelphia home

Dec. 18, 2024 11:27 AM EST

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Two men tipped off through their junk hauling jobs about a gun cache at a suburban Philadelphia home broke into the wrong house and shot a woman in bed before killing her adult son earlier this month, prosecutors said. Bernadette Gaudio, 61, who was bedridden...

Mississippi authorities search for escaped inmate

Dec. 09, 2024 15:30 PM EST

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A 45-year-old man serving more than 60 years on a range of charges including armed robbery and kidnapping escaped Mississippi's maximum security prison, state officials said Monday. Gregory Trigg escaped the Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as...

Police investigate burglary at Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about royal security

Nov. 18, 2024 19:50 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — British police are investigating a burglary on the Windsor Castle estate, fueling concerns about security at the royal residence west of London. The suspects stole a pickup truck and a quad bike from a farm building on the estate just before midnight on Oct. 13,...