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Suspect still at large after robbing Compass Bank in Plano

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s or 30s, approximately 5’ 7”, of medium build, and approximately 150 pounds.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2009

Computers stolen from nine Arlington schools

The suspect appears to be a thin, black man with a gold or diamond earring in his right ear.

Friday, Aug. 28, 2009

McKinney police go online to recover goods stolen from unlocked vehicles

Investigators have arrested five men, but warn there are plenty more thieves still at large.

Friday, Aug. 21, 2009

Fort Worth burglar signs for TV delivery mid-heist

Not only did homeowner Josh Tipton lose the TV, but he also must still pay for it since it never entered his home.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009

Woman caught while allegedly attempting to steal 16 pairs of shoes in Grapevine

It must've been pretty noticeable after the woman repeatedly stuffed the shoes into a bag and then took off.

Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009

UPDATED: Plano girls home alone hide from home invaders in their bathroom

They locked the door and called police, who quickly apprehended the suspects.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2009

Vendors robbed at Jalin Jewelers in Plano

Three suspects robbed the two vendors, who were sitting outside the store.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009

Serial bank robber gets down to business in Fort Worth

Police believe the same guy may be responsible for three heists in the last week.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Lancaster burglary attempt foiled by watchful neighbors, well-prepared homeowner

Eddie Fisher's background as a crime prevention specialist helped foil the crooks' plans.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009

Thieves fail to get away with giant safe in Dallas

The thieves were in the process of lugging the safe down the stairs when a guard encountered them.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Dallas police searching for man dubbed the “Drive-Through Bandit”

The man has unsuccessfully tried to rob 10 fast food drive-through windows.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Former Whole Foods on Lower Greenville target of thefts

After nearly two years on the market, there is still no word on future tenants for this 35,000 square-foot building.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Richardson plant store burglarized by monkey

The owners of the store say surveillance video of a recent burglary shows a monkey as the culprit.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Robbers steal a ton of cigarettes from Dallas convenience store

Two men made off with 100 cartons (or 20,000 cigarettes), although one man was caught soon thereafter.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Plano ATM thieves found hiding in garbage bin

The phrase "take out the trash" carries a whole new meaning.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Man stiffs Denton tattoo artist after getting religious tat

The $200 arm tattoo read, "Only God can judge me."

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Flower Mound police called on woman for purloining pedicure

The woman claims she was just going to get money when she was pulled over.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Plea to truck burglar: Return Burleson kid’s custom gun

Without his Perazzi MX8, Dakotah Richards can't go on. (In bunker trap competition, we mean.)

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Strange robbery spree on Saturday in eastern Dallas and Red Bird area

Strange in that there were four robberies and they were unrelated.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

$1 spares driver in Dallas robbery, passenger shot, killed

When their car was approached by robbers, the driver handed over his wallet containing $1.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Refrigerated truck used to deliver food to poor stolen from Fort Worth’s Hope Center ministry

Hope Center feeds 450 to 500 families a week using the delivery truck.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Off-duty police officer in Fort Worth fired at suspects who tried to run him over outside Victoria’s Secret

Panty raid! How often do you get to say that. Not very often.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Man robs McKinney 7-Eleven wielding a sword

And wearing all black.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Not returning DVDs on time in Wylie will get you arrested

At least 75 people have been arrested and sent to jail simply for not returning rented videos.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Three-Minute Gang” jewelry thieves may be on the prowl

Recent local activity by members of the gang has prompted security alerts at area malls.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Dallas police officer’s gun and pants stolen from her gray Nissan

Uh-oh.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ryan Leaf indicted on drugs and burglary charges

Leaf's post-NFL career is looking eerily similar to his on-field career.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Three 17-year-old Lewisville, Roanoke car burglars arrested

Stolen items recovered included blackberry cell phones, additional GPS units and radar detectors, wallets, driver’s licenses, credit cards, and a cello.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Woman gets purse stolen while sitting at restaurant in Dallas’ West Village on Sunday

A guy ran up, grabbed her bag, and jumped into the passenger side of an old Jeep which then hauled off.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Man robs same Arlington 7-Eleven three times in 10 days

In each of the offenses, the suspect entered the store, threatened the clerk and displayed a handgun during the early morning hours.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Woman robs Fort Worth convenience store for her grandkids (she says)

(Her gun had a WHAT?!)

Friday, May 8, 2009

Dallas police search for two gunmen involved in triple shooting

Two gunmen robbed and shot three victims in Oak Lawn.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

The Heights in Richardson a victim of burglary

A man was caught on video stealing a laptop computer from the church's offices.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Thief attacks money machine at Oak Cliff store with front-end loader

Police are still unsure if the thief was able to access the ATM cash or other store merchaindise.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Masked bandits rob Kennedale bank

The suspects wore colorful masks to cover their faces and were dressed in black hooded sweatshirts, khaki pants, and gloves.

Friday, April 24, 2009

North Richland Hills couple follow, catch burglars

The couple saw two burglars stealing their TV and decided to follow them.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Dallas police find children living in unsanitary conditions after responding to gas theft call

Both parents of the children have been charged with four counts of child neglect.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Dallas police arrest car jackers after hour-long chase

Police chased the suspects through five cities.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Teen pair arrested for cutting power lines, burglaries in Flower Mound and Lewisville

Police found robbery tools and stolen items in the teens' car during a routine traffic stop.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Attempted abduction in Garland might have been an attempted burglary instead

... though we'll probably never know, since neither the abduction nor the burglary actually occurred (and the crook got away).

Friday, April 17, 2009


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