Theft

Police and the IDF have upgraded a joint coordination unit into an operational force to combat the alarming surge in military weaponry thefts reaching criminal networks.

A former Burger Ranch branch manager was indicted in Hadera for stealing thousands of shekels from registers by faking order cancellations.

An Argentine man was arrested after security cameras caught him attempting to smuggle an 8-kg cut of beef out of a Posadas supermarket by hiding it inside his trousers.

A 43-year-old cleaner was sentenced to seven months of community service for stealing tens of thousands of shekels and valuables from employers while impersonating others.

Doron Weitzman, recently charged with murder, was convicted of a kibbutz horse theft. The court dismissed police investigative flaws to establish a circumstantial conviction.

Israeli OnlyFans creator Adva Lavi will stand trial in Los Angeles for burglary and grand theft after being ruled mentally competent, while facing a separate investigation for allegedly drugging her billionaire ex-fiancé.

Marchesi Antinori, one of Italy's premier wineries, reported the theft of 30,000 bottles of premium wine worth five million euros in Tuscany, sparking security concerns.

Tel Aviv police arrested a 27-year-old local resident suspected of stealing 50 electric scooters. Prosecutors are set to file an indictment.

A tow truck driver from Jerusalem was arrested on Route 444 after volunteers intercepted his truck carrying stolen vehicles bound for the West Bank.

An indictment was filed in Lod against a 27-year-old from Netanya for allegedly stealing, trafficking, and mediating the sale of M4 assault rifles stolen from an IDF base.

Thieves in California targeting Nvidia AI hardware accidentally stole trailers loaded with 20 tons of sand instead of chips, ending up empty-handed after targeting autonomous trucking firm PlusAI.

British security firm Specter reports over $4.3 million in crypto assets stolen across Ethereum, Tron, and Bitcoin networks following a suspected private key leak.

A 50-year-old Jaffa resident faces 22 charges of theft and attempted theft after allegedly stealing food and beverages from businesses across Tel Aviv.

Three men were indicted for breaking into a car at the Sachne parking lot, with Tesla dashcam footage helping police recover stolen work tools within hours.

Car insurance prices in Israel fell by 8% in August alone, marking the sharpest monthly decline in 42 years, according to new CBS data. Industry experts attribute the drop to lower theft rates, stabilized spare parts costs, and regulatory pressure.

Three suspects from the southern Bedouin diaspora were arrested on Highway 6 for allegedly stealing hundreds of tablets from schools in the Lachish region.

Three undocumented West Bank residents were arrested in Tel Aviv for property offenses after police caught two driving stolen cars and a third riding a stolen bicycle.

Two suspects from Acre and Kiryat Yam were arrested after breaking into cars at Haifa Airport, fleeing police, ramming a cruiser, and being stopped by gunfire.

A suspect was arrested in Bnei Ayish after allegedly using tow trucks to steal vehicles from the southern town. Police intercepted the suspect when the tow truck returned.

A Tel Aviv court sentenced a 35-year-old Eritrean national to a suspended term for assault after he stole a decoy phone from an undercover police officer during a sting operation.

A Netanya resident whose car was burglarized was criminally charged after shouting threats at police dispatchers in anger, but a court fully acquitted him, criticizing prosecutors for turning a victim into a defendant.

Central District prosecutors filed a 16-count indictment against a Netanya resident accused of conning men via dating apps, stealing credit cards, and purchasing jewelry with forged checks.

Amin Kirnawi, 23, from Be'er Sheva was indicted in the Nazareth Magistrate's Court for defrauding two northern vehicle owners using forged bank transfers.

An indictment was filed against an Ariel resident for stealing a full shopping cart left unattended outside a supermarket parking lot in Rosh HaAyin.

Five residents of Haifa and Tamra were arrested on suspicion of defrauding more than 30 victims across the country. According to the police, they sent messages about alleged debts with a link, through which they took control of bank accounts and withdrew money from them. The scope of the theft is estimated at more than 3 million shekels.

Thieves managed to make off with tens of thousands of beer cans in two sophisticated robberies on the same day in California, causing $70,000 in damages. The beer manufacturer decided to address the robbers directly: "We understand you want to show off to your friends."

He entered the apartment at night, while the residents were inside, and instead of fleeing, he simply fell asleep on the sofa. In the morning, police officers found the 29-year-old Tel Aviv resident sleeping in the living room and arrested him. This was just one of seven arrests made by Yarkon District police officers over the weekend, as part of a series of break-in incidents throughout Tel Aviv.

A resident of Ramat Gan, aged about 50, is suspected of stealing hotel room cards from guests and emptying their rooms of jewelry and money. The police claimed she was dangerous: "The method is sophisticated" — but the court decided to release her to house arrest.

Ivan Zlozhin from Tel Aviv was filmed stealing time and again from the chain's branches in the city. His defense attorney argued that he is a homeless person and that his actions do not justify the arrest. His detention was extended until Sunday.

Following a performance, Eden Ben Zaken discovered her custom-made in-ear monitor, valued at 12,000 NIS, had been stolen. The thief remains unidentified, and no police report has been filed.

Four teenagers were arrested after allegedly smashing the entrance door of a shop in Safed, breaking into it, and stealing several scooters, it was learned today (Tuesday). The incident occurred at night in mid-August, when police received a report regarding a break-in at a local scooter shop.

During an operation by fighters of the Border Police (Magav) Central District near Moshav Yesodot, a vehicle was located containing 162 kg of avocados suspected to be stolen. The fighters identified a suspect who was near the vehicle and detained him, and a representative of the moshav who was summoned found that the avocados were of a variety grown in the agricultural fields of the settlement.

A 35-year-old man from central Israel is suspected of committing a series of thefts over the past two months. He was caught riding a Vespa stolen minutes earlier from the Gordon Pool area. Police have requested that he remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Detectives from the Negev Central Unit and fighters from the Southern National Guard raided a compound and a house in the village of Tarabin. During the search, two ATVs, a motorcycle, and a trailer suspected of being stolen were seized, alongside 59 cartons of cigarettes, more than 25,000 shekels in cash, and walkie-talkies. Two local residents were arrested.

Police officers patrolling near the beach noticed two individuals carrying a bag and entering a public garden. A search of one of them revealed a knife, and a search of the area led to the discovery of a mobile phone that had been stolen from a vehicle on HaTayalet Street shortly before.

Police officers arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of a theft spree from several stores in a major shopping complex in Ramat HaSharon. According to the suspicion, the two stole clothing items, perfumes, and fashion accessories. At the end of the investigation, the suspects were released under restrictive conditions, and the seized property was returned to the business owners.

Three residents of Surif were arrested as part of the "Green Field" operation, launched following a series of thefts in the Mateh Yehuda region. During the operation, the ringleader attempted to flee on foot. A vehicle with fake license plates, suspected of being used in the thefts, was seized.

61-year-old Ilan Barak from Rishon LeZion and 44-year-old Aviv Vaknin from Bat Yam are accused of breaking into apartments in the city and stealing property worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

A Haifa resident is accused of a series of fraud and theft offenses against the elderly, after entering their homes and posing as a medical professional. The investigation was opened following a complaint from a Holocaust survivor whose credit card was stolen, and led to the discovery of additional victims.

A happy ending: Two foreign workers agreed to let 6 teenagers ride their electric bicycles, but the latter did not return them - and sold them to a shop in Nazareth. The workers described that one of the teenagers had a 'very unique haircut', which led youth investigators to a breakthrough: 'I know most of the youth in the area. I felt it was a bingo.'

Police forces arrested two suspects last week, including an illegal resident, who loaded over a ton of watermelons into their vehicle from an agricultural field near Ein HaMifratz. A herd of about 300 sheep was also brought onto the site, causing heavy damage to the crops. Indictments were filed against the two this morning.

The Los Angeles Police Department was called to Kim Kardashian's estate, which is currently undergoing renovations, after a burglar broke into the premises, took one of the star's vehicles, and went for a joyride in the neighborhood. Kim and her children were not there.

A mother and son from Kiryat Gat were arrested with a commercial quantity of crystal meth intended for distribution, joining a growing list of families recently exposed for criminal activity across the country.

A resident of Beit She'an found her car left on stones after a wheel was stolen. Police arrested a discharged soldier who admitted to the act, claiming he lacked the funds to repair his own flat tire.

Indictments were filed against two 16-year-old minors, residents of the center of the country, on suspicion of breaking into the Bnei Brak municipal building twice and stealing a large amount of property. Alongside the indictment, a request was filed to hold them in custody until the end of the proceedings.

The police accuse an Israel Airports Authority employee of stealing packages worth tens of thousands of shekels, and the court has extended his detention by three days. The defense attorney argued that the suspect was not informed of the specific items allegedly stolen, but the court ruled that the investigation must proceed.

A couple of parents, residents of Haifa, are accused of stealing property worth over 100,000 NIS. Among other things, the parents involved their children - aged 8 and 9 - in committing the offenses. The indictment filed includes 15 counts, the father of the family remains in custody until the end of the proceedings.

A couple from Haifa, Eliran and Sivan Buhbut, are accused of a series of thefts from Eilat stores totaling over 100,000 NIS. They used their young children in their criminal schemes to distract staff.

Parents who arrived with their three young children for a vacation in Eilat were filmed using a baby stroller and special magnets to steal valuable items from dozens of different stores.

Over the past year, 20-year-old Veronica from Be’er Sheva has been coping with severe mental and physical challenges. After their home was destroyed by a rocket and she was later injured in a hit-and-run, their family dog became a vital source of support. Yesterday, the dog was stolen from their home, and Veronica and her mother have been searching for her nonstop.