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The IPCA has found an officer acted in self-defence when he fired 14 shots at a wanted man reversing towards him near Rotorua.

A group of people were socialising at a West Auckland home overnight when two unknown men approached the house.

The Ogun State Police Command has recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a Mercedes-Benz GLK in a follow-up operation after a robbery incident in Ota, Ogun State, during which a suspected armed robber was killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-ak-47-car-after-ogun-robbery/

Nephew spoke to the victim at 11 p.m., when the latter said two people came to meet him. Later, the nephew received two voice notes warning him to not report the murder, said Yadadri-Bhongir SP

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — Two friends pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to attempting to rob a jewel...

CHANGWON, South Korea, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- A court will open a retrial next week ...

The Ogun State Police Command has killed one suspected armed robber during a gun battle in Ota, recovering two vehicles, two pistols, and other stolen item Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-robbery-suspect-in-ogun-recover-two-vehicles/

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly attacking and robbing residents of their mobile phones in separate incidents. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-over-robbery-in-bauchi-recover-stolen-phones/

Police in Delta State have arrested four suspected armed robbers and cultists in separate operations in Umunede and Ughelli, recovering firearms and drugs. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspected-armed-robbers-cultists-in-delta/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — A man armed with a sharp weapon robbed a jewellery shop in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya,...

Police say the trio allegedly threatened staff with weapons and assaulted a shopkeeper.

A British man has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a Saudi visitor during an attempted robbery. Ivan Stringer, 58, stabbed Thamer Al Qarawi as he walked through Berkeley Square in the upmarket district of Mayfair on the evening of September 3. At the time, London's Metropolitan Police said they believed Mr Al Qarawi was attacked for his backpack , w

Three men have been jailed over a series of smash and grab robberies in some of the most exclusive neighbourhoods of London . The gang hit high-value fashion shops in Bond Street, in the city's Mayfair area, and Sloane Square in Chelsea, causing £1 million ($1.3 million) in losses and damage. They carried out five robberies over a three-month period. They us

A 15-year-old will appear in court next month in connection with the dairy robbery.

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adedeji Benjamin, in connection with a case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspect-over-alleged-rape-robbery-in-edo/

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adedeji Benjamin, over an alleged case of abduction, rape and armed robbery in Benin City. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, saying the incident was reported on October 17, 2026. “The Command received a distress call from a lady, who Read More: https://punc

The robbery was in Auckland's Green Bay last month.

Two youths are facing charges following a stabbing and robbery at Whitby movie theatre last weekend.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — More than 2,000 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel have been arrested since 2021 for na...

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Ugbor Paul, for allegedly robbing, raping, and extorting female POS operators and other wome Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-30-year-old-alleged-serial-rapist-robber/

Sonia says three masked men stormed into her dairy with axes and a hammer and made off with the till.

He was invited to the address. When he got there, weapons were pulled on him, police say.

Three people reportedly armed with an axe and hammer stole a cash till.

They say three offenders, reportedly carrying an axe and a hammer, took a cash till before fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

The 20-year-old Marine allegedly strangled a 39-year-old woman with a telephone cord in a hotel room in Naha early this month.

Prosecutors have indicted Devin Jacob Ballard for a killing that has caused outrage in Japan, local media reports.

Anambra police have arrested a 26-year-old wanted suspect, Udochukwu Okafor, for alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and cult-related activit Read More: https://punchng.com/wanted-anambra-suspect-arrested-over-robbery-kidnapping/

Toronto police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with thefts from multiple Toronto retail stores during the first 10 months of the year.

A 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed in Okinawa, Japan, has been indicted on charges murder and robbery.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected members of a gang accused of robbing residents and inflicting machete injuries on them. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-robbery-suspects-in-bauchi-3/

Anambra State Police have arrested a 26-year-old wanted suspect, Udochukwu Okafor, for alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-wanted-suspect-over-robbery-kidnapping-in-anambra/

According to the indictment and other sources, the suspect allegedly strangled the woman with a telephone cord in a hotel room in Naha.

After successfully stealing items worth $215k, they bungled a $4500 robbery days later.

A 300-level UNILAG student, Oriji Perfection, recounts his terrifying ordeal after being robbed of his phone and laptop at gunpoint in Gbagada, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/robbers-threatened-to-kill-frame-me-as-cultist-unilag-student/

The victim was uninjured but was left very shaken.

Toronto police believe there may be more victims of a series of violent robberies targeting people who advertised high-value items on online marketplaces.

Toronto police say three people, including two 17-year-old boys, have been arrested in connection with a series of violent robberies linked to online marketplace sales, including one alleged ambush in which a luxury watch seller was beaten with crowbars. Superintendent Paul Krawczyk detailed results of the investigation at a press conference on Thursday, ind

In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around ₹55 lakh in cash

Four youths, including a 14-year-old boy, are facing charges after an attempted robbery at a business in North York led to a police pursuit and arrests Tuesday afternoon. Toronto police say officers were called to the area of Wilson Avenue and Keele Street at approximately 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 20 following reports of a robbery. […]

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of an armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate and recovered five firearms and ammunition Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-robbery-suspects-recover-firearms-in-rivers/