Theft

Phone stolen from father of Oct. 7 victims returned by Israel Police

The phone, which held Jojo Rabia's last photos and videos of his sons Yuval and Noam, was reported stolen earlier this week.

Jojo Rabia's stolen phone; Sudanese foreign national arrested for theft, August 22, 2025.
A floor mosaic from an ancient Beit She'an synagogue; illustrative.

Court indicts teen for stealing thousands from Israeli synagogue, linked to break-in at second

A Tsunami warning sign is shown on the Pacific Coast Highway along side the Pacific Ocean in Encinitas, California, US, July 29, 2025.

Mystery in California: Plane thief takes and returns man's aircraft multiple times

 View of an Israel Police vehicle.

Indictment issued to man who broke in, stole from family evacuated due to Iran attacks


British woman issues warning after suspected encounter with Devil's Breath, 'world's scariest drug'

The tasteless and odourless drug has been used by criminal groups to target victims for rape, theft and, according to some reports, forced harvesting of organs.

A line of cocaine is seen being snorted through a rolled up dollar.

Terror infiltration sirens sound in Efrat after car with Palestinian plate enters West Bank city

The IDF's Home Front Command announced that the incident is now over and residents are permitted to exit their homes.

 Efrat.

Jewish influencer ‘The Watch King’ zapped with taser and robbed of over $550,000

The men tased Moshe Haimoff before robbing him of over $550,000 in jewellery.

Moshe Haimoff

Georgian crime gang members arrested for stealing phones, over NIS 1m.

The arrests followed an undercover operation by the Central District’s Central Unit, targeting theft, receiving stolen goods, and conspiracy. 

 Israel police block a road, as rockets are launched from the Gaza Strip, near Ashkelon, southern Israel October 7, 2023.

Thieves mistakenly take historic Masonic banner believing it was a Jewish Star, owners claim

The banner is believed to have been taken during the Festival of Writing and Ideas on June 6, the weekend 5,000 festivalgoers were present. 

 Borris, County Carlow, near to Borris, Milltown Cross Roads and Ullard, Carlow, Ireland. The main gates of Borris House.

Border Police officer among four indicted for ammunition theft and trade

Tal Joseph, a Border Police officer stationed at a base in the West Bank, exploited his access to weapons and stole large quantities of 5.56 mm ammunition.

 A Border Police officer conducting operations, May 2025.

Suspect arrested for stealing over 2 million NIS worth of peanuts in Beersheba

The investigation began following a report of a break-in at a peanut factory in Beersheba on June 15, 2025, during Operation Rising Lion against Iran. 

 A suspect was arrested for stealing four containers of peanuts, totaling 104 tons, from a factory in Beersheba, Israel.

The heist of the century: $3.6 million worth of cannabis oil stolen without a trace

A sophisticated theft operation led to a months-long investigation. Four suspects with different roles, a battle over millions in cash, and a product that has become the gold of the modern age.

 Cannabis

Founder of Yalla Bikes shop looted in Iran strike launches fundraiser for neighborhood repairs

"It's been really beautiful to see all the community support - so many people reaching out, volunteer groups coming to help clean and organize," Jake said.

 Jake standing outside Yalla Bikes.

Criminals taking advantage of homes emptied by Iran attacks, charges reveal

Over the past few days, Israel Police have logged several theft attempts that took place either during or right after sirens, when citizens and authorities are otherwise occupied. 

Three suspects arrested in northern Israel on suspicion of stealing from a shelter and breaking into a house under the cover of alarms

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 The wedding of Yehuda and Hodaya, Inset bottom-right, fallen IDF sgt. Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist.