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Cell Phone Theft Rising Rapidly Nationwide

In a tech-savvy nation teeming with commuters and tourists, the cell phone has become a top target of robbers who use stealth, force and sometimes guns to take the devices.

2012/10/22

DART Increases Security & Riders Say They Can Feel It

With the State Fair of Texas opening on September 28, and DART ridership sure to increase as a result, CBS 11 News took a look at security on the transit line.

2012/09/27

Truck Stolen From The Home Of Deployed Forney Airman

Spring says her husband left his tan 2002 Ford 350 in their driveway when he was deployed overseas. There wasn’t one problem with it until last Tuesday.

2012/09/04

Fort Worth Community Garden Beds Stolen

A community garden project in Fort Worth has hit a snag after thieves stole several homemade garden beds.

2012/08/12

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Police Report Rash Of Catalytic Converter Thefts

Police in Grapevine say they’ve seen a spike in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles. There were a rash of thefts this past weekend.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/07/31

Thieves stole $25,000 worth of merchandise from Jack's Fireworks, in Aledo, just two days before the 4th of July holiday. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

$25K In Merchandise Stolen From Fireworks Stand

The Presley family fireworks stand is called Jack’s Fireworks and it sits along Interstate-20 in Aledo. The area staple has been in the same spot for more than 65 years and owners say not even a sparkler had ever been stolen — until now.

CBS 11–2012/07/04

Texas DMV Declares July “Watch Your Car” Month

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Auto crimes occur every two minutes in Texas, and a new prevention campaign wants you to think like a thief. According to reports, auto crimes typically go up in the summertime with […]

2012/07/03

Fort Worth Jury Convicts Man In Gas Pump Skimmer Theft

A California man has been convicted in Fort Worth for participating in a multi-state theft ring that used illegal skimmers at gas stations to steal thousands of dollars.

2012/06/23

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Mattress Thieves Busted In Undercover Operation

An undercover operation has led to recovery of about $10,000 worth of mattresses stolen from a North Texas company and allegedly offered on Craigslist.

2012/06/04

Elderly Richardson Residents Ripped Off By Unknown Thieves

Two men and a woman are wanted by Richardson Police for an elaborate hoax that has area retirement centers on alert.

2012/05/02

Ryan Leaf Booking Photo - March 30, 2012

Ryan Leaf To Stay In Jail, Awaiting Parole Decision

Ryan Leaf will stay in jail in Great Falls a while longer while Texas prosecutors work with their Montana counterparts to revoke the ex-quarterback’s probation on 2010 drug charges.

2012/04/04