All articles tagged with #thieves
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Bay Area
A large group of thieves broke into a Thai restaurant in San Francisco, breaking a glass window and stealing a register and safe. The owner expressed frustration with the lack of protection from the city and the high cost of operating a business. Another nearby establishment was also burglarized, and police are investigating both incidents. No arrests have been made yet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Police departments and the Better Business Bureau are warning shoppers about a new scam involving gift cards, where scammers place their own barcodes on top of legitimate ones. Once the victim loads money onto the card and activates it, the scammers drain the account, leaving the recipient with nothing. Target acknowledges the prevalence of gift card scams and encourages vigilance among its team members. Shoppers are advised to visually inspect gift cards for any signs of tampering or additional stickers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WJLA
Thieves targeted a valet stand in Northwest DC, just two days after another nearby stand was also hit, raising concerns about security in the area.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Surveillance footage captured a group of thieves stealing millions of dollars worth of jewels from a store in New York City. The investigation is ongoing as police search for the suspects.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boing Boing
The Lockpicking Lawyer has demonstrated how to open Schlage's supposedly "100% pick-proof lock" in seconds using a thin wire, exposing the lock's vulnerability. This raises questions about the effectiveness of locks and keys in deterring professional thieves, who may view them as only a mild inconvenience.