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 »
Wednesday October 21 2009
Gulf Shores Employee Arrested
Former Gulf Shores department head arrested on theft charges more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Tuesday May 19 2009
Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty
Former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris pleads guilty to stealing thousands of dollars. more »
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 »
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 »
Friday May 01 2009
Jellybean Burglar
Police stumped by candy caper. more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
By
Alabama Attorney General's Office
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Fire College Sentence
Former Alabama Fire College Director W. L. Langston sentenced to more than... more »
Monday October 27 2008
Wedding Crasher Caught
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO Mobile Police have arrested a woman they say pilfered purses during three different weddings. more »
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 »
Tuesday September 16 2008
Welfare Fraud Arrest
Two Mobile County women charged with theft. FULL TEXT OF RELEASE more »
By
Alabama Attorney General's Office
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wednesday May 28 2008
Punctured Gas Tanks
Rising gas prices spark increase in gas theft.. more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
A Mobile woman makes a sacrifice to help her best friend,…
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Family of Fairhope man accused of barricading himself inside…
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A man is shot during a carjacking in his own driveway.
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Some residents want work on Highway 98 bypass to resume.
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