Merced man injured in apparent hit-run Oct 1, 2009
He has at least 10 aliases and uses his good looks and gift of gab to get into rooms and locked safes, authorities say. He reportedly escaped from a prison outside London in 2005 after persuading authorities to let him go to a dental appointment without a guard. (Fresno Bee)
Feds: Smooth global swindler nabbed at US border Sep 30, 2009
Authorities say the 33-year-old Colombian has claimed at least 10 aliases, using his good looks and gift of gab to get into rooms and locked safes. He has been convicted of larceny in Virginia and New York and fraud in Florida. (WCAX.com, VT)
Smooth global swindler is nabbed in US Sep 30, 2009
He has at least 10 aliases and uses his good looks and gift of gab to get into rooms and locked safes, authorities say ... Obliging staff systematically helped the sharply dressed charmer into strangers' safes, and he made off with cash and jewellery, prosecutors said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
In the belly of the beast Sep 19, 2009
An adviser tells me a bureaucrat still carries in a briefcase the codes to all safes. Like the nuclear codes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Judge issues bench warrant for Ivory Tower intruder Sep 18, 2009
GW has also started a program to sell and lease safes. Page 1 of 1. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Cleanup in Fresno's Chinatown Sep 14, 2009
Tiller said he has counted seven safes on the premises, two still closed tight. A fishhook-shaped bar anchors the ground floor of the F Street building. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Drugstores sprout up across Valley Sep 13, 2009
Thefts lead WA Walgreens to put Oxycontin in safes. Robberies involving the narcotic OxyContin are so common that Walgreens has installed time-delayed safes in its 114 pharmacies across Washington to secure the powerful painkiller ... The safes were activated last weekend. (Fresno Bee)
DormVAULT Laptop Safe Sep 8, 2009
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Thefts lead WA Walgreens to put Oxycontin in safes Sep 6, 2009
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GW pushes awareness to fight thefts Sep 4, 2009
In the wake of nearly 20 reported burglaries in residence halls last month, the University is putting up stickers reminding students to lock their doors and starting a program to sell and lease safes, a University official said Wednesday. Juan Ibanez, associate vice president for facilities, said decals will be placed inside residence halls that do not have automatically locking doors, like Ivory Tower, where a majority of the burglaries took place. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Thief takes jewelry from townhouse Sep 4, 2009
GW officials are placing decals in residence halls reminding students to lock their doors and offering to sell or lease safes. In addition, UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said the department is putting as many staff members in the residence halls as possible right now. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
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In the wake of nearly 20 reported burglaries in residence halls last month, the University is reminding students to lock their doors and starting a program to sell and lease safes. by Emily CahnCampus News Editor. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
The Pensacola Adoptive Couple's Murder: Was It Robbery or a Hit? Aug 21, 2009
As it was, the group many of them captured on home security video in black ninja-style clothes and masks hauled away one of Billings' empty safes instead of the one that contained money (about $164,000) and jewelry. Morgan says "the one common thread" now expressed by Gonzalez's co-defendants, as well as their friends and family members, is a fear of being whacked themselves by figures who they believe contracted Gonzalez to organize the break-in and shooting. (Time.com)
Big in plastics Aug 17, 2009
It also provides custom blow-molding services to make kayaks, boat docks, sleds, fireproof safes, portable fuel tanks and other products ... On the custom side of the business, Confer Plastics is a contract manufacturer under license to such companies as Rochester, N.Y.-based , which markets safes; Jet Dock, a Cleveland-based company that sells docking for boats and jet skis; and Emotion Kayaks from near York, Pa. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
3 Wanted In 4 Pawn Shop Robberies Aug 16, 2009
They demand money from the cash drawers and safes, detectives said. Detectives said that in one robbery, the men forced the customers in the store to empty their pockets and stole personal items from them. (Click2Houston, TX)
Martville man admits to burglaries, robberies Aug 14, 2009
VanAntwerp also admitted to stealing two safes when he burglarized a Sterling home on Jan 21. Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann said charges are pending against VanAntwerp's accused accomplice, Gary Miller, of the same address. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Woman who knew 90-year-old 00004000Holocaust survivor arranged to rob him Aug 8, 2009
The next day Brinkmann was found dead in his apartment, and one of two safes, his wallet and his car were missing, police said ... Police traced the cell phone call made to Brinkmann's phone to Murray and arrested her Aug. 1 at her Bronx apartment, where they found one of Brinkmann's safes, jewelry from the safe, tax documents and an identification card with Brinkmann's name, Browne said. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Tewksbury residents donate with Wyeth Aug 7, 2009
Wyeth gave two trailer-truck loads of used office supplies, including tables, file cabinets, white boards, office and stackable chairs and safes. We were very excited to get safes, said Dan DiBurro, who works with product donations for IMEC. We don t receive them very often, so they are special. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Eighth terror suspect named Aug 4, 2009
The 24-by-15-foot soundproof room has its own security system, a mulching shredder and black file cabinets that serve as safes to house classified information. Homegrown plots on trial. (News & Observer)
Slice of central US safe from recession shrinking Aug 2, 2009
All Safes at Guaranteed low prices. Free Shipping on all Safes. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Fla. cops catch man running with cash register Jul 25, 2009
At the Independent Armored Car Operators Association conference being held today in Boston, Unisys announced SmartCash Vault, a new line of intelligent safes that incorporate currency recognition technology. The SmartCash Vault solution allows banks to provide provisional credit to a retailer for cash deposits made to the retailers safe - hours or days sooner than has been the case in the past. (Fresno Bee)
Burglar-Proof Your Home, Yourself Jul 25, 2009
$10 If you don't want to deal with alarms and safes and you don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the device for you. You plug in your lamps, set them to come on at a certain time, such as after dinner, and it looks like someone is at home with the lights on. (CBS News -- Early Show)
FDIC Orders Online Bank Auction of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment from Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast Jul 22, 2009
Items in this online bank auction include: computers, executive office furniture, art works, leather chairs, office equipment, storage and shelving, filing cabinets, decorative items, jewelry, an antique cash register, a Diebold Agilis automated outdoor ATM machine, Diebold teller intercom system, Magner digital automated currency counter, double-door safe with keypad entry, Diebold cash guard steel safe, metal undercounter teller drawers with safes, and much more. "There are some really... (PR Newswire)
Slain Couple May Have Had Money Troubles Jul 17, 2009
Real safes are bolted down. And what about this 8th person, this woman. (CBS News)
Nigeria: Flood, Bad Roads Grind Lagos to a Halt Jul 1, 2009
But he pointed out that only those who could not keep their money in their safes dared the flood for fear of being visited by robbers. "You know, the oil companies and servicing companies are predominantly located here so they have to dare the flood to come and do their transactions but apart from that, business has been extremely dull," he said. (allAfrica.com)
4 Subway Burglaries In 1 Week Frustrate Owners, Police Jun 30, 2009
-- Burglars have busted through glass, security cameras, alarms and safes secured with bolts to make off with minimal cash at four west Omaha Subway restaurants in one week ... Once inside, the burglars pry safes bolted to the floor out the door ... In addition to cameras, alarms and mounted safes, Simpson has also begun leaving on all the store's lights. (7 KETV Omaha)
We've lost 36% of wealth Jun 28, 2009
" The good news is that share prices are climbing again. Since March they have rebounded a further 10 per cent, leading CommSec to expect an end to the slide in financial wealth when the next figures come out in three months. "We think household wealth will tread water for two quarters and then pick up towards the end of the year," Mr Sebastian said. As our sharemarket slid, more and more of our wealth has been switched into cash and bank deposits, with the total either held under beds, in safes... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
25 Arrested In $118M Paris Jewel Heist Jun 23, 2009
The Harry Winston boutique was targeted in a similar theft in October 2007, when three people forced employees to open safes and hand over 10 million ($12. 66 million) worth of jewels. (CBS News -- Early Show)
FLASHBACK: Bandits in Drag Make Off with $102 million in jewels... Jun 23, 2009
The store was targeted in a similar theft in October 2007, when three people forced employees to open safes and hand over euro10 million worth of jewels. A security monitoring group for the French jewelry industry has reported a 20 percent rise in armed robberies this year over last, with 132 incidents in the first 11 months of 2008. (The Drudge Report)
5 Egyptians have hotel rooms burgled in Jo'burg Jun 20, 2009
"There are safes, but they left the money outside. It's over now. This can happen anywhere. "This will not spoil our experience. We are focusing on the tournament and the South Africans are supporting us as though we are their national team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Tauck Christens MS Swiss Jewel In Germany Jun 19, 2009
Each of the Jewel's suites, junior suites and cabins feature plasma TVs, mini-bars, terry cloth robes, radios, safes, individual air conditioning and L'Occitane toiletries. The Jewel also provides guests with a second onboard dining option, the Lido bar, where bistro-style food is offered as a more casual alternative to the ship's main dining room. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Graphx: It’s a wrap Jun 16, 2009
Meeker says he has put them on an electric guitar, gun safes, and drums, and will soon put one on a model train. When his mother visited from Alaska with a broken arm, he even wrapped her cast. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Shooting suspect arrested; one victim stable, one serious Jun 5, 2009
E.H. Native wrote on Jun 4, 2009 4:32 PM:" Myself and my parents were born and raised here in Helena & East Helena. We were all raised around guns. From the time we could talk we learned what guns do. We learned to respect toy and real guns at a young age. Where has this world lost the respect of fire arms. And the respect for themselves to put themselves in a situation to harm others. My thoughts and prayers go out to all that will struggled for the rest of their lives over this terrible... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cobb jewelry heist done by pros, police say Jun 4, 2009
Adam Rubin, Owner of the Topstyle Diamonds store at 355 Barrett Parkway, opened his door Wednesday morning to find shattered jewelry cases and safes cut open. There were holes in two of my safes, and a hole in the ceiling, Rubin said ... They had to have crew of two or more, and had to have intricate knowledge of safes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
* World News Quick Take Jun 4, 2009
They used night vision goggles and broke into mansions, opening safes and spiriting away cash, jewelry and designer watches. CHILE Police find cocaine luggage. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Gun Laws Questioned After Toddler Shooting May 29, 2009
Firearm safes cost anywhere from $100 and up. But safety can come even cheaper: Cable locks run around $5. (KERO 23, CA)
Burglary suspects crimes date back to 60s May 27, 2009
They used to be called the Barge Canal Gang, a crew of local hoodlums who hatched burglaries and cracked safes up and down the east coast during the 1960s and 1970s. Believed to be financed by Utica-based organized crime associates Anthony Falange, Angelo Conte and Joseph Falcone, the gang also allegedly sparked arsons for money and trafficked stolen property across state lines, according to informant statements filed with the Oneida County District Attorney s Office. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Are You Safe In A Hotel? May 22, 2009
Hotel room safes versus hotel safe deposit boxes -- which is safer. What you should do every time you leave your hotel room. (Click2Houston, TX)
Some Products Prove To Be Hot In Recession May 17, 2009
The financial meltdown produced more interest in home safes. Coin dealers are awash in customers as investors big and small see the safety of gold. (Click2Houston, TX)
Deflective, garrulous yet wriggly May 16, 2009
Mr. Wolson pointed out that while Mr. Mulroney's team had offered to bring his bank accounts in the search for truth, the money from Mr. Schreiber "would have been absent" because, as the lawyer said a little later, "The money was put, not in bank accounts but in safes, squirrelled away; there was no documentation, there is no evidence of it except for you, and you weren't talking, Mr. Schreiber, and he at that time wasn't talking, and Mr. Doucet [Fred Doucet, a former aide to Mr. Mulroney and... (Globe and Mail)
* The French connection May 13, 2009
She was born in Paris in 1953 to a father who made safes and an English teacher mother. Her great-grandmother and grand aunt were the Callot sisters, lacemakers who became hugely successful Paris couturiers in the 1920s, but went bust in the 1929 crash. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Leading Safe Manufacturer Issues Distressing Crime Wave Warning May 13, 2009
BSM, a leading provider of high security safes, vaults, and protection systems for consumer, commercial, and military use, has followed crime trends over the last 30 years ... Ineffective Safes Lead to Increased Burglary Rates ... Cost cutting competition within the safe industry means most top selling safes appear robust but are in truth severely crippled in their core ability to protect from theft. (PR Newswire)
Germany mulls paint ball ban after school shooting May 9, 2009
The government's proposal would require new "biometric" controls for home gun storage, possibly by mandating that safes and locks be deactivated by a registered owner's fingerprint. It also would ban simulated combat games, including laser tag and paint ball, in which players use infrared sensors or compressed air guns and paint pellets to eliminate each other from play. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cops & Robbers May 6, 2009
The evil landlord only accepts payment in diamonds, so you must keep an eye open for safes that you crack open via a minigame. These safes are marked with special windows you see as you bounce between skyscrapers while on the run from the police. (IGN Wireless Games)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
International Spy Museum; Washington, D.C.: Visit this awesome museum store for walkie-talkie watches, silk houseplants that have hidden cameras, or safes that look like peanut butter jars. 41. (Click2Houston, TX)
Families learn about genealogy at National Archives in Waltham Apr 30, 2009
Archivist Nathaniel Wiltzen showed families old maritime records, scrapbooks and naturalization papers kept in safes. Families ended the day with a tutorial on how to use the Web site. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Engineer: Streetscape project nearly finished, cost on track Apr 17, 2009
Items include cameras, computers, bicycles, safes, TV s, DVD players and tools. Council approved Todd Garrett as a reserve police officer candidate. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A year later, Kyle Beckman still has many questions after shooting (534) Apr 13, 2009
He told them yes, that the firearms were locked in gun safes ... Donna Beckman cooperated and unlocked the safes that held guns that had been in the family for years. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Ryan Myers remembered as fun-loving Apr 12, 2009
harley2008 at 03:25 PM on April 11, 2009i just wish every one of you could stop and thing when the last time you drove your car/motorcycle or anything else and did it without braking any laws i drive a truck day in and day out if you could see what i see every day half the drivers out there souldn't be behind the wheel everyone should have to take a driving test to renew there license truck drivers are the safes driver on the road (). Please enter the five letters from the above image to report... (The Herald-Mail Online)
Public information belongs to the people: Give it out! Apr 11, 2009
We are interested in keeping documents in our safes and cabinets to gather dust instead of releasing them. It is completely unjustifiable in this information age that public officials do not provide the public with access to the huge amounts of valuable information that they produce as part of the routine discharge of their duties. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Germans May Need to Use Fingerprints to Get Access to Guns, Schaeuble Says Apr 10, 2009
April 9 (Bloomberg) -- Germany may require gun owners to lock weapons in safes that can only be accessed with a fingerprint, as the country considers tightening firearms laws after last months school shooting, a government minister said. In addition to a centralized federal weapons register, officials will consider biometric security barriers for gun vaults and technology that would limit the use of pistols and revolvers to their owners, Interior Minister told the newspaper. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Two charged in church break-ins Apr 8, 2009
Windows were broken at each of the churches and cash and safes taken. Name. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
More than 5,000 guns handed in amnesty Apr 5, 2009
" The amnesty reminder comes in the week where NSW Police charged two men over the illegal supply of military-style firearms and other weapons. The weapon cache included a Russian-designed Kalashnikov military rifle - the first AK-47 recovered by NSW Police. Mr Kelly said police planned to carry out an audit of all gun safes in NSW once the amnesty ended next month. He said it could be 10 years before such an amnesty would occur again, saying it costs millions of dollars to conduct the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Even visiting Cubsmarvel at new Yankee Stadium Apr 4, 2009
Several Cubs players talked about how the visiting clubhouse was nicer than the home clubhouse at their beloved Wrigley Field, with programmable safes for valuables in each locker and plenty of nooks and crannies in the back to hide from the media. Alfonso Soriano, who made his big league debut with the Yankees in 1999 and spent parts of five seasons in the Bronx, leaned back in one of the padded folding chairs in front of his locker and marveled at all the amenities. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Passion for family guides senator Mar 30, 2009
But he has filled two gun safes since his now 16-year-old son started hunting. He believes life starts at conception, that it needs to be protected at all costs, and that abortion and euthanasia are murder. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Homeowners brace against burglars Mar 29, 2009
Also, lock safes and large TVs inside a closet or a secure area out-of-sight. Home Security Checks. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Store, prevention group offer free gun locks (65) Mar 27, 2009
Davies isn't aware of studies about the effectiveness of gun locks, but keeping guns in safes and storing ammunition separately will discourage suicidal people from using firearms, she said. Besides the gun lock distribution itself on Saturday, the donation from Rocky Mountain Discount Sports should enhance youth suicide awareness, Davies said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Firefighters want to require Knox Boxes in some cases Mar 25, 2009
Though approved by Mattoon Fire Department, the cost for these attached key safes is the responsibility of the building owners. The cost ranges from 225 on up, depending on the needs for the building. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Argentina Downgraded to Kazakhstan as Fernandez Restricts Foreign Capital Mar 24, 2009
Today, middle-class and wealthy families keep thousands of U.S. dollars in cash stuffed under mattresses or in home safes for just such emergencies. I think the government confused the fact that it was coming out of a recession, and that the world was doing well, with its own policies, says , an Argentine who is a former International Monetary Fund official. (Bloomberg)
The Godfather II Preview Mar 20, 2009
It will also help you establish different waypoints so you can highlight things like fences that can be destroyed, gas tanks that can be set on fire and safes that can be cracked. By using the left bumper and highlighting an icon, you can choose a marker, and by hitting the right bumper, you can set them anywhere in the environment. (IGN PC Games)
Washington diary Mar 19, 2009
With interests rates at zero they had been stuffing money under beds and into safes. I came here in 1998 to do a story about the brisk trade in household safes, because no one really trusted the banks to look after their money. (BBC News -- Americas)
Police crack alleged high-end prostitution ring in Houston... Mar 19, 2009
Officers carried out two safes and opened them on the lawn, Noble said. Among the contents was a substantial amount of cash, gold and silver. (The Drudge Report)
Wary of banks, many using home safe Mar 13, 2009
You wouldn't be the only one, judging from the recent spike in sales of home safes ... Ultimately, no safes are foolproof - they simply come with varying degrees of protection ... "Safes are like insurance - the more protection you want, the more it's going to cost," said , East Coast sales manager for , based in , N.Y.. (Insight on the News)
People turn to safes for financial security Mar 13, 2009
You wouldn't be the only one, judging from the recent spike in sales of home safes ... Ultimately, no safes are foolproof - they simply come with varying degrees of protection ... Safes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. (AZCentral -- Business)
The liberal dream has gone sour Mar 12, 2009
darkangel wrote on Mar 11, 2009 9:02 AM:" Cross and Phil, as we have seen in past history as xdfred pointed out (Katrina, LA riots etc.) how can you possibly NOT see the evidence?As someone else on here also pointed out (sorry, I don't recall who), we are a sitting duck right now for a terrorist attack. The entire country is in turmoil. There is proof that ammo is in demand and in short supply. I also just saw on The Today Show that there has been a run on home safes for the past 6 months or so.... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
