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Tom Petty's Stolen Guitars Recovered

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:41 +0000

Finally, some good news in the world of classic rock. Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were recovered Tuesday (April 17). The instruments had been reported missing since Friday, when they were taken from the Culver City, Calif. soundstage where the band was rehearsing for its upcoming tour, which begins Wednesday night in Broomfield, Colo.

Porsche Owner Finds His Stolen Ride 23 Years Later

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:14 +0000

Michael Toole of Las Vegas, Nevada lost his beloved 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo when it was stolen outside of a gym. Now he’s found it and he wants it back. O’Toole discovered his rare missing car on a container ship bound for the Netherlands thanks to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department who ran [...]

Peter Frampton + Other Rockers Lament Loss of Stolen Gear

Jeff Giles — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:35 +0000

It seems like a glamorous life, but the touring musician’s existence is littered with pitfalls most of us never even have to think about — including the destruction or theft of gig money, gear, and instruments, many of which are vintage, customized, or have deep sentimental value to their owners. In his Nov. 30 column, [...]

Oops! Embarrassed SWAT Team Has Their Guns Stolen

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:00:02 +0000

Well, this is humiliating. Thieves using bolt cutters were able to force their way into a supposedly secure building earlier Thursday morning and steal 21 MP-5 submachine guns and 12 large caliber handgun from the Los Angeles police department’s prestigious SWAT unit. While the stolen weapons had been modified to shoot blanks, a five-minute tutorial video on [...]

Donald Trump Replaces Young Boy's Stolen Bike [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:45:22 +0000

Turns out that underneath all his famously bad hair, Donald Trump actually does have something slightly resembling a heart.

After 10-year-old Culley Larson’s BMX bike was stolen, the youngster hoped to appeal to the thief by writing a letter to his paper asking for its return. ABC News picked up his cause and their coverage went viral. The dastardly criminal never did surface, but several generous benefactors did — including Trump.

What's the Most Stolen Car on the Road Today?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:09 +0000

New data from the Highway Loss Data Institute, which uses auto insurance claims to track the cars most likely to be stolen or broken into, says the most popular car with thieves is the Cadillac Escalade.

It’s the fourth year in a row the luxury SUV has topped the list, with about 10 of every 1,000 Escalades on the road falling victim to criminals. In a statement, Escalade maker GM said a number of theft-deterrent systems, such as sensors and better steering column locks, have been added to newer Escalades to combat the problem.