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Man, 91, Accused Of Stealing His Own Car Sues Insurance Company For Rejecting Claim

Clinton Hutchison told CBS2 News he used his 2004 Buick Regal for daily visits to see his wife of 68 years, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s, in a rest home until it was stolen in January from right outside his residence.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/12

Stolen Lotus Clippings From Echo Park Lake Turn Into Cash Crop For Reseda Horticulturist

A little bit of larceny has paid off for a gardener with a green thumb.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

Teen Pleads Not Guilty To Stealing About $50K In Brass, Copper From Outside LA City Buildings

One of two teenagers accused of stealing about $50,000 in brass and copper from outside of numerous city buildings in Los Angeles pleaded not guilty Thursday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/06

Inland Empire Family Target Of Brazen Dog Thieves For 2nd Time In 3 Months

For the second time in three months, one Inland Empire family has been the target of dog thieves.

2013/05/24

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey (CBS)

DA Lacey Calls For Banks To Assist High-Tech Crime Unit

Just six months after taking office, the Los Angeles County District Attorney is declaring war on cyber crime.

2013/05/24

In-Flight Thefts On The Rise At LAX

Cases of passengers breaking into other people’s carry-on bags during flights are on the rise at Los Angeles International Airport.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/20

Couple Accused Of Stealing Baby Formula Arrested After High-Speed Chase

The suspects are believed to have fought with security at a Target on Central Avenue and were originally wanted for retail theft.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/16

Detectives are seeking an additional suspect, 40-year-old Juan Carlos Mercado Sr., who is the father of two other suspects arrested in the investigation. (courtesy LASD)

South LA Chop Shop Suspect Sought After Stolen Cars Recovered

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were asking for the public’s help Friday in locating a man suspected of selling stolen vehicles in South Los Angeles.

2013/04/19

Police: 2 Teens Arrested In OC Purse Snatching Ring

Two 18-year-old male suspects have been arrested in connection with a ring of purse snatching incidents in Orange County.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/10

Lakers legend A.C. Green says three of his championship rings were stolen. (credit: CBS)

Lakers Legend Reports 3 Championship Rings Stolen From His Home

Police are investigating a report of a theft of three NBA championship rings from a home formerly owned by Lakers legend A.C. Green.

2013/03/28

Torrance Police Crack Nationwide ‘Gypsy’ Theft Ring Targeting Apple, Electronic Stores

Torrance police have cracked a nationwide shoplifting ring that reportedly targeted Southland stores selling high-priced technology.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/18

2 Suspects Sought In Robbery, Assault At West Covina JC Penney

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection to a robbery and assault at a West Covina JC Penny store.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/12

LAPD: Hammer-Wielding Men Commit Series Of Smash-And-Grab Robberies In Hollywood

Los Angeles police are investigating a string of smash-and-grab street robberies that occurred overnight in Hollywood.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/05

Skateboarding Thief Steals $550 In Cookie Sales From San Bernardino Co. Girl Scouts

A San Bernardino County Girl Scout troop is left empty-handed after a thief literally stole the cookie jar in Phelan over the weekend.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/04

(left) Sarah Margaret Dahm, 22, Sandra Sanchez Solis, 24, and John William Hall, 43, were booked on suspicion of possession of stolen property, commercial burglary, mail fraud and stealing mail. (courtesy OCSD)

OC Trio Accused Of Intercepting Credit Card Deliveries

Three suspects accused of using computers to track deliveries of American Express cards in order to intercept them from their rightful owners were behind bars Friday.

2013/02/22