Chilean burglars target Cheshire’s wealthy footballer belt

Back in June 2015, Jamie Duarte Vera was part of an armed gang who battered their way into a motorway toll booth in Chile, terrorising the attendant and fleeing with £16,000 in cash. The men were arrested following a police chase, the moment of their detention — face down on the ground, hands manacled behind … Read more

Beware the new burglars after metal in your car’s catalytic converter

The loosening of lockdown is leading to a resurgence in ‘cat crime’ – not of the feline variety, but thieves stealing catalytic converters from cars. I know first hand – as earlier this month, just before dawn one Friday, a crook brazenly cut mine out of my Toyota Prius in a matter of moments. I … Read more

Two burglars suspected of torturing Portuguese rapper Mota Jr ‘have fled to the UK’

Two burglars suspected of torturing Portuguese rapper Mota Jr to death after he flaunted ‘billionaire lifestyle’ on Instagram ‘have fled to the UK’ and are being hunted by police ‘Mota Jr’, whose real name is David Mota, was abducted from his Lisbon home He was missing for over two months when his body was found … Read more

Businesswoman caught burglars ransacking her five-bedroom cottage live on phone while on holiday

A businesswoman with CCTV around her home captured burglars ransacking her property live on her mobile phone while she was on holiday. Company director Anne Ripley, 53, had been on a trip to an undisclosed location when the burglary triggered an alarm on her device which brought up footage of the midnight incident taking place. … Read more

Boy, 11, is feared to have ‘life-changing injuries’ after armed burglars attack home

Boy, 11, is feared to have ‘life-changing injuries’ after armed burglars dressed as deliverymen barged into home and shot him as he played videogames A gang forced entry into an Upminster home by posing as deliverymen on Friday Ray Hawkins, 45, opened the door believing it was a parcel delivery at 9.30pm Mr Hawkins and … Read more

Boy, 11, feared to have ‘life-changing injuries’ after being shot by burglars posing as deliverymen

Boy, 11, feared to have ‘life-changing injuries’ after being shot at home by burglars posing as deliverymen A gang forced entry into an Upminster home by posing as deliverymen on Friday Ray Hawkins, 45, opened the door believing it was a parcel delivery at 9.30pm Mr Hawkins and his son, 11, were rushed to hospital … Read more

Burglars target Derian House Children’s Hospice store in Chorley, Lancashire, by making hole in roof

Heartless burglars raid children’s hospice shop by smashing their way in through the ROOF during lockdown closure Burglars target Derian House Children’s Hospice store in Chorley, Lancashire Raiders smashed hole in the store’s roof before gaining access to the stockroom  Nothing was stolen, but ‘heartbroken’ charity boss says damage will cost £1,000  Learn more about how … Read more

Bungling burglars break into McDonald’s branch TWO WEEKS after it shut due to coronavirus

Bungling burglars break into McDonald’s branch TWO WEEKS after it shut due to coronavirus and can only find some sweets to steal Two men smashed a window at the drive-thru restaurant in Coryton, Cardiff One waited outside while the other scampered around and fumbled with the tills Left with a box of sweets sold in … Read more

Burglars grab five guns used in James Bond films including 007’s iconic Walther PPK in £100,000 raid

Licence to Steal! Burglars grab five guns used in James Bond films Die Another Day, Live And Let Die and A View To A Kill including 007’s iconic Walther PPK in £100,000 raid Burglars have stolen five guns used in James Bond films worth over £100,000 Guns include Walther PPK, Beretta pistols, Revolver Smith, and … Read more

Family pay tribute to grandmother, 88, who died after doorstep screwdriver attack by burglars

Devastated family pay tribute to ‘dearly loved’ grandmother, 88, who died after doorstep screwdriver attack by violent burglars as police launch murder investigation Grandmother Josephine Kay, 88, was the victim of a violent burglary at her home The pensioner was assaulted when she answered her door in Stoke-on-Trent Police say that she was threatened with … Read more