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Suspected Thief Allegedly Beats 7-Eleven Employee With 40-Ounce Bottle Of Beer

Authorities say a convenience store employee who was knocked unconscious after a slip-and-fall was subsequently beaten with a stolen 40-ounce bottle of beer.

2012/12/23

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Alleged Thief Makes Mistake Of Grabbing Cop’s Wife’s Handbag

A California Highway Patrol officer chased after a man who allegedly ran off with his wife’s handbag in Palm Springs.

2012/11/18

Armed Thieves Allegedly Target Women In Glendale

Police are warning women in Glendale to be on the lookout for armed and dangerous thieves.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/13

Police Seek Thief Impersonating As A Contractor In Glendale Offices

Police are searching Monday for a man who impersonates an office contractor.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/01

Thief Reportedly Nabs $10M Worth Of Art, Jewelry From Santa Monica Home

A thief made off with $10 million worth of art, jewelry and cash after he broke into a Santa Monica home last week, police reported.

2012/09/19

Police say Roberto Guillermo Dorantes, 36, was positively identified by a carjacking suspect and as a robber by a bank teller. (credit: CBS)

Suspected Bank Robber Caught After 3 Carjacking Attempts, Failed Bicycle Getaway

A bank robbery suspect is in custody Thursday afternoon after attempting to rob a bank in Santa Ana.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/13

Caught On Camera: Bold Thief Breaks Into Tarzana Furniture Store 3 Times

The owners of a Tarzana furniture store that was allegedly robbed last week are asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/09/03

The feel-good psychologist and author celebrated his 9th year on the Dr. Phil Show, and his 60th birthday this month. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Burbank Auto Repair Shop Offers $1,000 Reward For Dr. Phil’s Missing Chevy

A Burbank auto repair shop is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible that belongs to Dr. Phil McGraw.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/08/31

Police are looking for this stolen car...stolen from a dead man. (credit: CBS)

Police Hunt Brazen Thief Who Stole Car, Laptop And Dog From A Dead Man

Police in South Pasadena are on the hunt for the thief — or thieves — who stole a dead man’s car, wallet, laptop and dog.

2012/05/27

3-Year-Old Girl Talks To CBS2 About Her Wild Ride With Car Thief

A 3-year-old girl has been reunited with her family after being taken by a car thief. Kailani Madrigal was sitting in her mother’s 1983 silver Honda Accord when the vehicle was stolen from the 18100 block of Elaine Avenue.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/25

Jobless Avocado Thief Banned From Possession Of 10 Or More; Guacamole OK

A Southland man who admitted to stealing nearly a half-ton of avocados is a free man on Friday — but it comes at a very unusual price.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/10/21

Thief Steals $10K From Sherman Oaks Cafe

Police are hoping surveillance video will lead them to a thief who burglarized Café Bizou.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/20

Man Poses As Neighbor Before Tying Up Woman In Van Nuys Home Invasion Robbery

Police say a man posed as a kindly neighbor before returning the following day to tie up and rob a Van Nuys woman in her home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/31

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek On Crutches After Chasing Burglar

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he snapped his Achilles tendon while running after a burglar who had stolen cash, a bracelet and other items from his San Francisco hotel room.

2011/07/27