Nov 17th, 2008 · If only a Virginia man had followed the advice of many mothers, and made sure to wash his hands. The man was found guilty of breaking into a series of homes. He stole jewelry, appliances and tools. He also raided refrigerators. That's where he got in trouble. Police said he left his greasy fingerprints on an orange juice bottle. Once authorities reached the burglar's home, they discovered stolen goods, including 78 bags of popcorn.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Off-Broadway artist Fan Yang creates both teeny tiny and gigantic bubbles for the "Gazillion Bubbles Show." The bubbles require a special soapy solution. Last June, thieves stole tons of the solution when they burglarized his warehouse. Now, thanks to a Hong Kong company, Yang's bubbles will rise again. The company shipped enough solution so the show can go on.
Apr 11th, 2008 · Afghanistan has a real-life version of Doc Brown, the kinetically hyperactive and clever inventor in the Back to the Future movies. Supporters say his gizmos -- such as burglar and car alarms -- could help fight crime in Afghanistan.
Apr 3rd, 2008 · People living next to a mortuary would notice when a door creaks open in the middle of the night. But when police arrived at the funeral home outside Valencia, Spain, they found only bodies -- although one of them looked out of place. A young man lying under glass -- ready for "viewing" -- was breathing.
Mar 11th, 2008 · Criminologists cite a number of factors for the trend, including the rise in private police forces and burglar alarms, better locks and the wide availability of cheap new electronics. As one former burglar puts it, "everybody has everything now."
Oct 19th, 2007 · When Adrian and Tiffany McKinnon came home they found their house in shambles: drawers and cabinets emptied on the floor. Things got messier still when the husband discovered the intruder still on premises. He forced the man to clear up the entire house at gun-point, then called police.
Aug 20th, 2007 · One month after two paroled burglars were arrested for a brutal home invasion in Cheshire, Conn., state officials announce plans to crack down on violent burglars by requiring them to wear GPS tracking devices. Most states use the devices to keep tabs on sex offenders.
May 31st, 2007 · Norman Wheeler stole a car in 2004. The Michigan man apparently left behind a partially eaten cinnamon bun. That's where the case got sticky. Prosecutors used his DNA on the bun to link him to the car. Some burglars in Tokyo didn't leave such obvious clues so far as we know. But what we do know is that somebody stole a golden tub from a resort hotel. Somebody cut a chain on the door and walked away with the equivalent of a million dollars.