A national nonprofit says homeowners might be taunting thieves about the treasures they have simply by putting out their trash. ...more

December 24, 2008

The theft of a pair of purses in Lutz turned into a two-county pursuit that didn't end even after sheriff's deputies boxed in the suspects' car and opened fire. ...more

December 19, 2008

Stephen Ierulli says it's not the cost of what's lost that bothers him; it's all the Christmas memories tied up in it. ...more

December 16, 2008

Thieves are stealing holiday decorations and destroying holiday spirits. ...more

December 10, 2008

Thousands of Christmas tree buyers across the Bay area know the name Dan Parker. ...more

December 2, 2008

The owner of a convenience store was shot and wounded even though he gave two armed robbers everything in the store's cash register, St. Petersburg police said. ...more

December 2, 2008

Despite the grisly economy, the holiday spirit seems to be alive if not even well. ...more

November 27, 2008

To head off holiday thieves, Tampa police will patrol shopping malls between now and Christmas on horseback, on motorcycles and in unmarked cars. Officers will begin these special patrols this morning at WestShore Plaza. The extra police presence aims to prevent car burglaries and other property crimes. ...more

November 26, 2008

For the past six weeks, Seminole resident John Piazza said he has had to buy plenty of John McCain signs to replace the ones that have gone missing from his front yard. ...more

November 3, 2008

Over the weekend, City Pier Beach was struck by thieves who made off with 14 signs, warning beach-goers that swimming was not allowed. ...more

October 28, 2008