US prosecutors have charged a man with stealing data relating to 130 million credit and debit cards. Officials say it is the biggest case of identity theft in American history.

They say Albert Gonzalez, 28, and two un-named Russian co-conspirators hacked into the payment systems of retailers, including the 7-Eleven chain. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

After almost 10 years on the market, Cadillac's recently overhauled $56,000 Escalade SUV is hotter than ever, with first-quarter sales up 36% over last year. But a less frequently used measure of the car's heat is its popularity with thieves. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

After taking the $17,000 prosthetic leg out for a "test drive" in 2005, the man never returned to pay. He was picked up on drug charges and the police have now confiscated the stolen leg. picked by suebe 8 months ago

I guess it's hard to take off clothes that you don't have.

Meanwhile, there's a thief somewhere, with a whole truckload of tear-away pants. He must be so proud. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

A man on Long Island last night had the misfortune of having not one, but two fancy cars stolen from him, all in a matter of hours. picked by suebe 10 months ago

Two men have been arrested for stealing a man's clothes and leaving him to wander around naked. The victim, a 19-year-old Hazleton man, was taken by two men to a rural area west of Oelwein where the men took his clothes at gunpoint. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The thief unknowingly drove it into the parking garage where he was working.

The Car-ma gods have smiled. picked by tigertony 1 year ago

A burglar visited Graeme Glass' home in New Zealand twice in one day, first to steal some goods and later to return them — along with a heartfelt apology note. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

At 13-months-old, he was taken to a hospital on Christmas Day for stomach pains. He was never returned. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

This New Yorker wanted bananas. But he didn't just want a few bananas. He didn't even just want a bunch of bananas. No, he wanted... picked by mango-fox 1 year ago

There's been a rash of thefts of manhole covers in the city of Long Beach. Some 55 have been stolen in the past few months -- five of which were just discovered missing on Tuesday. The problem is that when left uncovered, the holes are a danger to people and cars. picked by prish 2 years ago

'The only clue to its travels from North Carolina to Indiana is an unsigned inscription -- "Obtained in July 1865 at Raleigh, North Carolina.' It took 150 years to get this book back to its rightful place. picked by musicgirldani 3 years ago

A thief walked unnoticed out of a Norwegian aquarium carrying a crocodile at the weekend and now risks losing a finger or two, the head of the aquarium said. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Israeli police arrested a woman who stole a pair of Crocs shoes when she returned to the store hours later to exchange them because they did not fit her son. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Thieves stole valuables worth more than $100,000, including a diamond ring and a Rolex watch, from pop singer Dionne Warwick's room in a posh Rome hotel.

Now that's what I call news! picked by punthe 2 years ago

Tony's car was recently stolen from a suburban NY train station parking lot. This is his 'open letter' to the still unknown thief.

Funny! picked by dork 2 years ago

Two bronze eagles that were stolen by a drug dealer from Central Park more than 30 years ago have finally returned home. picked by suebe 5 months ago

38 years and 300,000 miles later!

I love a happy reunion. *wipes tear* picked by tigertony 2 years ago

The staff working with the remake of the Knight Rider series was busy doing a promo event in downtown Toronto Friday when a bittersweet twist threw a wrench in their plans. Video included.

*Rumoured to be a hoax, but details are still sketchy. picked by beckinacea 1 year ago

Normally I refrain from posting cracked links, but this one is quite interesting. Learn about that the 7 largest items ever stolen from a tank to a bridge to yes, the Empire State Building and more. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago