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Pee-wee Herman and Craigslist Help Man Get Stolen Bike Back

Kathy Landin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:55:48 +0000

As Pee-wee Herman can attest, having your bike stolen is very unpleasant indeed. The same was true of Matt O’Rourke, a man who had his prized ride stolen. Luckily, thanks to the intervention of some concerned citizens (including Pee-wee himself), the story has a happy ending. About a year-and-a-half ago, copywriter Matt O’Rourke’s bike was stolen. [...]

Owner Reunites With Dog After Car Is Stolen With Pup Inside

Wendy Gould — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:00:46 +0000

Having your car stolen is bad enough, but Carol Denmead of Arizona experienced something even more traumatizing than your basic carjacking: a stolen vehicle with her precious pup inside. The 12-year-old collie mix was waiting in Denmead’s 2005 Pontiac last Thursday morning while she quickly ran inside a pharmacy. Denmead left the car on with [...]

Woman's Lawn Stolen While on Vacation

Wendy Gould — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:33:45 +0000

It’s natural to worry about things when you leave for vacation. Did I turn the lights off? Are the doors locked? Did I take the trash out? What you don’t worry about, however, is your lawn being stolen. Maybe now you should.

Canadian Denise Thompson went on a short vacation over the weekend with her children and when she returned, found that every square inch of her previously lush, green grass had been stolen.

2,500 Rubber Duckies Stolen in Illinois [VIDEO]

Billy Goforth — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:57:43 +0000

Thieves in Yorkville, Illinois have made off with a cache of 2,500 rubber duckies, which they stole from a police academy building of all places.

The Yorkville Citizen's Police Academy sells the rubber duckies for a few dollars each during an annual sale, with the proceeds going to buy equipment for the Yorkville Police Department.