The British Museum said Wednesday that a member of its staff has been dismissed after items dating back as far as the 15th century B.C. were found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum said it has also ordered an independent review of security and a ‘‘vigorous program to recover the missing items.″ The… Continue reading British Museum says staff member dismissed after items were found to be missing, stolen or damaged
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Raided Kansas newspaper to have seized items returned after search warrant withdrawn
Police had “insufficient evidence” to raid the offices of a small Kansas newspaper — and seized belongings should be returned immediately, officials said Wednesday. Police raided the Marion County Record on Friday, the newspaper said, in a case that infuriated press freedom watchdogs, who claimed that this law enforcement action was a blatant violation of… Continue reading Raided Kansas newspaper to have seized items returned after search warrant withdrawn
Group of up to 50 people shoplift about $100K worth of luxury items from L.A. mall; used bear spray against guards
Armed with bear spray, a group of up to 50 people swarmed a Los Angeles mall on Saturday and made away with around $100,000 worth of luxury items, according to officials. Between 30 to 50 people descended on the Nordstrom at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Woodland Hills, using the bear spray to neutralize security… Continue reading Group of up to 50 people shoplift about $100K worth of luxury items from L.A. mall; used bear spray against guards