Criminal Law

More companies use GPS to thwart thieves
GPS devices are getting small enough now for some companies to hide the gadgets on their products, as a way to catch thieves who steal the goods (especially tools, appliances and expensive equipment) before they reach their final destinations.

Thieves steal Kansas City man's Great Dane
Tony Rizzo has the full story here. Seriously, who would stoop so long as to steal a man's dog?

Thieves steal 50 to 70 costumes intended for little girls' dance recital
Story is from Sedalia. The outfits were stolen from the dance instructor's van, apparently. They were worth $3,000 and the good news is they're being replaced. I hope they catch whoever took them so the culprits can be forced to...

Lighter sentences for 'desperate' thieves
Lighter sentences for 'desperate' thieves"Burglars and thieves who steal to fund an addiction to drugs, gambling or drink could escape jail even if they target a vulnerable victim such as an elderly shopkeeper, under new official guidelines"...

Thieves steal nearly $20K in gas from WI c-store
Sadly, the article doesn't say how you might go about doing this yourself ... Hat Tip: Many thanks, Tim!

Identity thiefs use PHI
PHI is a Data Thief's Gold Mine: As this article in USA Today points out, data thieves know that medical information is a good place to find the information they need to steal your identity...