News Topic: Theft

Monday October 26 2009

Cops Catch Carjacking Suspect

Mobile police say Christopher Jackson carjacked a woman in her driveway. The car was recovered about two weeks later. Jackson was arrested over the weekend. more »
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Comment by theodore: this is what kind of jungle our whole country has turned into! hey people, look around, it’s gonna get way worse! welcome to change we can choke… 4 Responses »
Wednesday October 21 2009

Gulf Shores Employee Arrested

Former Gulf Shores department head arrested on theft charges more »
Comment by abigail: Don’t kid yourself!  I know of this same situation and the amount to be paid back ordered by the court was also $200.00 a month.  Guess… 1 Responses »
Tuesday September 29 2009

Bishop State Trial Delayed

The trial of three former Bishop State Community College employees accused of scamming the school out of thousands of dollars has been delayed. more »
Comment by Rachel: Tell them your a close friend of ole Hermey and Davey Thomas LOL 4 Responses »
Monday July 20 2009

Woman Steals Coast Guard Member’s Laptop

Mobile police say April Sanders stole a laptop from a room at the Best Western Battleship Parkway Motel. The latop belonged to a member of the Coast Guard. more »
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Comment by My God is my judge: She was smiling because she thought she was taking a regular school photo. She looks as if she have no knowledge as to whats going on. I believe she is… 4 Responses »
Thursday July 02 2009

Hooters Hoax

The manager of the Hooters on Aiport Blvd claims he was robbed while on his way to make the night deposit. But Mobile police say he made the whole thing up and that he stole the money himself. more »
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Comment by claycitymadness: i’ll be keeping abreast of this story 17 Responses »
Thursday June 11 2009

Phony Yardman Putting Homeowners On Alert

UPDATE: Mobile Police say they have a suspect in custody. The man allegedly robbed at least one home and pretends he’s looking for work cutting lawns. more »
Wednesday June 10 2009

Home Depot Employee Arrested

Police say the employee stole $40,000 worth of merchandise while working as a delivery truck driver. more »
Comment by hoops24723: 1st off home depot subcontracts deliveries no employee does any deliveries and havent for YEARS. so that story is just that a story to make the store managers… view »

Home Depot Employee Arrested For Helping Himself

A Home Depot slogan says "You can do it. We can help." But Mobile police say an employee helped himself to $40,000 worth of merchandise. more »
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Comment by minimay87: Yeah he may only get probation, but his reputation and name in this community is ruined. I do find it a little outragous that he might only get probation… 7 Responses »
Thursday May 28 2009

Man Steals Generator From Bed-Ridden Patient

Police say Paul Grimes is also a suspect in numerous other thefts in Santa Rosa and Escambia Counties. They hope you know where to find him. more »
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Comment by cmb1: They need to put both of them in jail. I hope they get the generator from the pawn shop. Does the pawn shop then loose the money they paid? 2 Responses »
Tuesday May 19 2009

Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris pleads guilty to stealing thousands of dollars. more »
Comment by BamaBob: I don’t guess Florida has the same Alabama deal sheriffs have where they can feed inmates cat food and pocket the rest of the food fund.  Poor… 7 Responses »
Tuesday May 12 2009

Satsuma Mom Killed On Mother’s Day

New details about a Satsuma mother who police say was stabbed to death by her son. NEW INFORMATION more »
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Comment by mandycc: i wish people would read what the family wrote and stop talking about what they think should be done to josh its really none of your buissness let the… 11 Responses »
Wednesday May 06 2009

Former Sheriff Buys Himself 41 Cars With Tax Dollars

Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris, who was indicted for corruption, spent more than $170,000 on GMC Envoys, Chevrolet Impalas and other cars. more »
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Comment by BamaBob: Hair Club of Donald Trump 1 Responses »
Friday May 01 2009

Jellybean Burglar

Police stumped by candy caper. more »
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Sunday April 12 2009

Easter Without A Church Bell

The Grand Bay church that lost its bell to thieves celebrates Easter. more »
Friday March 20 2009

“Devil Made Me Do It”

Woman claims satan had part in making her steal more than $70,000 from church. more »
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Comment by Evangelist: continued…....... Telling a minister or anyone for that matter to just shut up is also fruit from your father the devil! As far as the list of deities,… 8 Responses »
Friday February 27 2009

Okaloosa County Sheriff Arrested On Federal Charges

BREAKING NEWS Federal agents arrested Sheriff Charlie Morris in Las Vegas. He's charged with stealing federal funds, bribery and wire fraud. more »
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Comment by prettynpnk0812: Has anyone read the “discovery”, you know concerning CW-1, and CW-2?? In that discovery it states that Morris’ assistant refers to a… 8 Responses »
Wednesday January 28 2009

Charges Against Former USA Coach Dropped

Prosecutors dismissed a theft charge against Ron Pelletier, a former assistant baseball coach at the University of South Alabama, who had been accused of stealing artificial turf. more »
Comment by southfan1981: Bana, Note: “after talks with the university and a review of the facts and circumstances, the charge has been dismissed.” It looks like he… 1 Responses »
Tuesday January 27 2009

Prichard Woman Convicted Of Food Stamp Theft

Former DHR employee pleads guilty to felony ethics and theft violations. READ FULL TEXT OF AG NEWS RELEASE more »
Monday January 26 2009

Wal-Mart Worker, Customer Charged With Rollbacks

Wal-Mart Worker, Customer Charged With Theft, Accused Of Rollbacks On $550 In Merchandise more »
Comment by DEW26M: Actually it depends on whom it was stolen from!!! __ Section 13A-8-5 Theft of property in the third degree. (a) The theft of property which does not exceed… 4 Responses »
Friday January 16 2009

Former USA Coach Busted For Stealing Artificial Turf

Campus police say they caught Ron Pelletier stealing artificial turf that had been donated by an arena football team when it disbanded. more »
Comment by bobcat: Oh WOW, you are giving me some great ideas myself now.  I wonder if this roll of turf will be in the next Sheriff’s property auction in September? 6 Responses »
Tuesday January 06 2009

“Missing” Police Officer Faked His Disappearance

Police say Sgt. Faron White pulled off the hoax after the stole $2,500 from his department. more »
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Comment by carl: Gotch covered! when you win $105 million whats a million or two between friends. 10 Responses »
Thursday December 18 2008

Former Principal and Preacher Arrested

The former principal of Booker T. Washington Middle School is accused of taking thousands from the district. more »
Monday November 17 2008

Mail Thief Sentenced

A former postal carrier convicted of stealing and failing to deliver thousands of pieces of mail will serve 10 months in federal prison. more »
Tuesday November 11 2008

Thieves Break Into AU Locker Room

Some University of Tennessee-Martin football players lost more than the game against Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium. more »
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Monday November 10 2008

Copper Theft Investigation

News 5 special investigation...copper thefts a growing problem across the Gulf Coast but are thieves the only ones to blame? Scrapyards and recycling centers who do not collect proper identification from the seller are also breaking the law more »
Wednesday October 29 2008

Wanted: Have You Seen This Man?

Mobile Police need your help to find a man who stole from a local church.. more »
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Comment by rosepetal: Jesus forgives when sins are confessed. Jesus never said there would not be consequences for our sins but forgiveness. God loves man but hates sin. the… 8 Responses »

Fire College Sentence

Former Alabama Fire College Director W. L. Langston sentenced to more than... more »
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Monday October 27 2008

Wedding Crasher Caught

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO Mobile Police have arrested a woman they say pilfered purses during three different weddings. more »
Comment by beachweddings: Glase she got busted, who would want to crash a Wedding what low class 3 Responses »
Monday October 06 2008

John Deere Thief

Police are searching for a man who stole a truck and John Deere lawnmower. See surveillance photos of the suspect. more »
Friday September 26 2008

Serial Burglar Wanted

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find 30-year-old Joseph Brewer. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest. more »
Wednesday September 24 2008

“Daddy Don’t Steal”

Here's an interesting sentence: A man will have to write those words on his body for the next 7 months. more »
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Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: What a role model this child is/will be. Sad to say that its supposed to be the other way around! view »
Tuesday September 16 2008

Welfare Fraud Arrest

Two Mobile County women charged with theft. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
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Comment by nuff said: While I commend them for prosecuting these cases of fraud, there are still many more that need to be prosecuted.  I agree with Flowerchild, standing… 4 Responses »
Monday August 18 2008

Thieves Steal 13 Cars From Used Car Dealership

Pensacola dealership hit over the weekend. more »
Thursday August 14 2008

Three Kidnapped For ATM Money

Mobile man charged with kidnapping, robbery and violating probation. MPD searching for second suspect. more »
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Comment by Razorsharp: Is anyone else out there worried about seeing this type of headline and mugshots day after day after day? Do you notice any trends? view »
Friday August 08 2008

Metal Theft Law Delayed

Mississippi judge delays the implementation of a new state law to cut crack down on metal thieves more »
Friday August 01 2008

Thieves Hit Daycare

Police foil would-be theft of copper from Prichard daycare more »

Gas Thief Accidentally Sets Himself on Fire

A man's scheme to get away from police after he was caught stealing gas backfired on him. more »
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Comment by mikeydbama: Trunk full of copper in a Honda Civic? Set yourself on fire after attempting to steal gas? Hey, Channel 5!  See a reality show here? LOLOLOL 1 Responses »
Friday July 25 2008

Crying Suspect Asks For Jail

After a tearful plea to News Five's camera Thursday, a suspected bank robber makes a plea to a judge in court. more »
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Comment by The wife: The judge can set an amount of bond but if it is not paid, you will still be incarcerated. If Mr. Malone truly wants to stay in jail, he can just ignore… 4 Responses »
Wednesday July 23 2008

Crooks Caught On Camera

SURVEILLANCE PICTURES: Police are looking for two men who stole flat screen televisions and computers from two Wal-mart stores. more »
Saturday July 19 2008

Baby Stolen From Woman’s Womb

A Pittsburg woman is arrested after officials say that she bought a baby that was stolen from a woman's womb. more »
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Comment by Mom2AngelBaby: I agree Sum! Its sad the things people do repeatedly and get away with it. Sounds like to me this lady needs to be put away in some type of mental ward,… 1 Responses »
Thursday July 10 2008

Copper Theft: “Inside Job

Sheriff's investigators in Escambia County, Florida, say employees at General Electric plant in Pensacola stole hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of copper wire and cable more »
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Comment by barefootangel: I agree. Talk to you later. 9 Responses »
Thursday July 03 2008

Fish River “Boat Bandits”

Two men using a boat instead of a getaway car try to steal boats and property at homes along the Fish River in Baldwin County more »
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Wednesday June 04 2008

Dangerous High Speed Chase

Suspect leads Summerdale cops on wild chase up Highway 59...at speeds over 130 miles per hour! more »
Comment by carl: Now if the automobile factories had all ready been installing those remote kill switches in all vehicles there wouldn’t have been a high speed chase.… 1 Responses »
Wednesday May 28 2008

Punctured Gas Tanks

Rising gas prices spark increase in gas theft.. more »
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Comment by carl: Those siphoning Kits and hoses are what they referr to as a gas credit card for those who are monetarily disadvantaged. That’s probably how the NEWS… 8 Responses »
Thursday May 01 2008

Foley Credit Card Theft

A stolen credit card and a three day shopping spree lands two Baldwin County women in jail. more »
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Comment by twodogs: These women new beyond shadow of a doubt this was wrong and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. let’s make a example of them and… 1 Responses »
Monday April 28 2008

Substitute Teacher Steals Money For Senior Trip

Students showed up with suitcases, ready for their Disney vacation. But the bus never came and neither did their substitute teacher. Police say she stole the students' money and never booked the trip. more »
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Comment by asda: They need to put this woman in jail for a long time.  And what kind of background checks do they do for substitute teacher?  Poor kids - I am… 1 Responses »
Monday April 14 2008

Escaped Inmate Wanted In Day Care Carjacking

Woman dropping off her child returns to find her van stolen more »
Wednesday April 09 2008

Gulf Shores Officer Arrested

A Gulf Shores police officer is jailed in Monroe County and has been fired from his job. more »
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Thursday March 20 2008

Woman Accused of Ripping Off Customers

Sheriff's Deputies say the woman would take customer's tax information and use it get prepaid debit cards. more »
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Friday March 07 2008

Wanted: Suspected Thief In Mobile County

Mobile County Sheriff's Office says man stole suv, stainless steel boat propeller and several other items. more »
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