Theft

A Suffolk County Police Cruiser - File / Photo: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880

Man Allegedly Steals Tip Jars On Long Island

Police said Laurence Reilly of Farmingville was arrested Sunday on petty larceny charges. They said he would enter the businesses — including a Quiznos and a Chinese restaurant — and order food before stealing tip jars.

2011/06/26

Newark Liberty Airport (credit: Getty Images)

Sentencing Delayed For Ex-TSA Supervisor Accused Of Stealing From Newark Liberty Passengers

Sentencing has been postponed for a former security supervisor at Newark Liberty International Airport who accepted bribes and kickbacks from a subordinate who stole money from passengers during screenings.

2011/05/24

Ex-NJ Police Officer Accused Of Stealing From PBA

Theft charges have been filed against a former New Jersey police officer who allegedly stole funds while serving as treasurer of a police union.

2011/05/07

Ex-Perth Amboy Mayor Gets Six Years In Corruption Case

Former Perth Amboy mayor and state assemblyman Joseph Vas was sentenced to more than six years in prison after being convicted last fall of mail fraud, election finance violations and lying to authorities.

2011/04/12

A man uses a snow blower in Oakland, NJ - Dec 27, 2010 - Photo: Laura Paratore

Snowblowers Stolen In Upstate New York

With all the snow that’s fallen on New York this winter, snowblowers are a hot commodity in at least one upstate city.

2011/02/09

DA: $4M Recovered In High-Tech Theft From Columbia

The 48-year-old Castro has pleaded not guilty to charges including grand larceny. His lawyer has said Castro expects to be vindicated.

2010/12/16

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Long Island Man Accused Of Stealing From Woman, 91

A Long Island man has been charged with stealing $465,000 from the 91-year-old mother of a deceased co-worker.

2010/12/14

Goldman Sachs headquarters building in New York (credit: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Ex-Goldman Sachs Programmer Convicted In NYC

Prosecutors had called it “a case about theft and greed.” They asked after the verdict that Aleynikov wear an electronic bracelet until sentencing. The judge did not immediately rule.

2010/12/10

Tech Expert Charged In $4M Theft From Columbia U.

Prosecutors said the account collected more than $4.4 million before Castro’s arrest last week.

2010/11/30

NYPD Searches For Scooter Thieves In NYC

Someone swiped an elderly woman’s brand new Victory 9 scooter which she’d had for just a week from right in front of a church.

2010/11/19

Vas Pleads Guilty To State Corruption Charges

Former Perth Amboy and state assemblyman Joseph Vas has pleaded guilty to official misconduct, theft and money laundering charges.

2010/11/18

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Police: Man Steals Art, Torches NJ Gallery

Authorities said the theft of several paintings and antiques happened early Tuesday.

2010/11/09

Kassandra Fields-Ralph (South Brunswick Police Department)

Nurse Accused Of Urinating In Patient’s Kitchen Sink

Kassandra Fields-Ralph is charged with lewdness, child endangerment and theft.

2010/11/04

Man Sentenced In Toms River Little League Theft

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man who put on a gorilla suit and played mascot for the 1998 Toms River Little League baseball championship team has been sentenced to a 10-year prison […]

2010/10/22