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Watch thief chased down by public in Marylebone

A suspected thief was chased and tackled by the victim and passersby on Margaret Street, recovering a stolen watch in a brazen daylight theft. Read the full story of community defiance.

Shoplifter's bad timing at police-filled Walmart

A prolific shoplifter in Wisconsin faced an unexpected arrest after choosing to steal from a Walmart during its annual 'Shop with a Cop' event. Read the full story of the festive fail.

Louvre water leak damages hundreds of books

A water leak at the Louvre has damaged up to 400 books, raising fresh alarms about the museum's infrastructure just weeks after a multi-million pound jewel heist. Discover the full story.

Louvre leak damages 300-400 Egyptology works

A heating system leak at the Louvre has damaged hundreds of historical Egyptology journals. No unique artefacts were harmed, but the incident raises fresh concerns over the museum's ageing infrastructure.

Swallowed Fabergé Egg Recovered Intact After Six Days

A thief who swallowed a £14,250 Fabergé egg has 'naturally passed' the jewel to police. The unique Octopussy egg, encrusted with 183 diamonds, was recovered intact after six days. Read the full story.

Swallowed Fabergé pendant recovered by police

A unique Fabergé pendant, swallowed by a suspect, has been recovered after a six-day police watch. The £14,250 Octopussy-inspired jewel is now evidence. Read the full story.

Swallowed Fabergé pendant recovered by police

A rare, James Bond-inspired Fabergé egg pendant has been recovered by police six days after a suspect swallowed it. The £14,250 jewel was monitored until it passed naturally.

Felicity Kendal, 79, scares off phone thieves

Actress Felicity Kendal turned have-a-go hero, scaring off phone snatchers in Chelsea. The 79-year-old described the 'appalling' crime wave and her instinctive reaction.

Four More Arrests in €88m Louvre Jewels Heist

French authorities arrest four more suspects in the brazen €88m Louvre crown jewels robbery. The stolen Napoleon-era treasures, including a diamond diadem, are still missing. Discover the latest on this major art heist.

Four arrested in £76m Louvre jewel heist

Four more suspects detained over the £76 million Louvre museum jewel robbery. The brazen daytime theft saw royal tiaras and necklaces stolen. Read the latest on the investigation.

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