The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler was visiting family when police impounded her vehicle, saying it had been reported stolen. Why wouldn’t Avis give her money back, and why would they rent her a stolen car in the first place?
Category: Robberies and Thefts
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‘Beetlejuice 2’ Props Are Stolen From Set, Police Say
The New York Times – Film:
A 150-pound art sculpture and a decorated lamppost were taken from the movie set in Vermont, the authorities said.
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Has Your Watch Been Lost or Stolen?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Whether a database created by Richemont will actually help curb thefts may depend on how many people use it.
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Forests, Band from Singapore, Played On After U.S. Robbery
The New York Times – Music:
Forests, a band from Singapore, ended its tour in New York in high spirits, two weeks after being robbed in California.
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Man Is Sentenced to 21 Years in Shooting of Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker
The New York Times – Music:
Two of the singer’s French bulldogs were stolen during the attack in Hollywood last year, during which her dog walker was shot in the chest, the police said.
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She Had an AirTag in Her Lost Luggage. It Led Police to a Baggage Handler’s Home.
The New York Times – Travel:
An airport worker in Florida was charged with two counts of grand theft after a tracking device aided a sheriff’s investigation.
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Fear of Theft Has Some Watch Fans Leaving Their Best at Home
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Police in London and Los Angeles report rising numbers of robberies involving expensive timepieces.