Footage of NYPD Cop on Horseback Chasing Suspect in Times Square
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has posted bodycam footage taken from one of their mounted police officers as they apprehend an alleged sunglasses thief in Times Square.
Watch a Thief Steal a Photographer’s Camera at a Wedding
If you're ever shooting a photography gig with strangers around, it's always important to make sure your pricey equipment is safe from harm and theft. Here's a 3-minute video that shows why: a thief was caught on camera stealing a camera and lens while the owner was busy shooting the wedding.
Photographer Accuses Digital Artist of Photo Theft, Calls Him ‘Thief’ & ‘Liar’
No fewer than 5 different sources sent us the same article this morning from photographer Jason Weingart, in which the extreme weather photog accuses digital artist Brent Shavnore of willfully stealing his images, calling him a "thief, poser, coward, and a liar." Shavnore tells PetaPixel that the entire issue is a misunderstanding, and accuses Weingart of being "childish."
This iPhone Thief Posted a Selfie to His Victim’s Instagram, Police Say
Here's a bizarre story out of New Jersey: a man reportedly stole an iPhone and then proceeded to shoot a grotesque close-up selfie of himself to share on his victim's Instagram account. Police are now widely distributing the strange selfie in hopes of identifying the man.
Photographer Finds His Stolen Camera Lens on eBay — It Sells for $65,100
Photographer Daniel Zvereff lost his precious custom-modified Canon 50mm f/0.95 "dream lens" last month, and this week he came across that very lens for sale through an eBay auction. He then watched as the auction ended yesterday with a ridiculous winning bid of $65,100.
How This Venmo Scammer Got Caught by the Photographers He Targeted
Scammers are increasingly using the payment service Venmo as a way to steal camera gear since Venmo doesn't allow sales and will cancel the transaction after you've already handed over your possessions to the scammer. But one Venmo scammer in NYC was just caught and identified by photographers after he stole a $3,800 DSLR camera.
I Interviewed a ‘Photographer’ Who Had Stolen Photos… From ME
A few months ago, a girl came in to apply for a social media position at my last job. I was one of three photographers at the company and we had an opening for another photographer position. She mentioned to the HR recruiter that she also does photography.
SF Photographer Offers $1,000 for Lost Wedding Photos After $15K Gear Theft
A photographer in San Francisco is offering a $1,000 cash reward with no questions asked for the return of stolen memory cards containing irreplaceable wedding photos. The cards were taken from her car a week ago by a thief who also made off with $15,000 in camera equipment.
Over $200,000 in Cinema Lenses Were Stolen from Veydra Optics on Sunday
Veydra Optics—the California-based lens manufacturer who made their name by releasing the first series of Micro Four Thirds cinema primes—fell victim to a huge theft this weekend. 200 of their "Mini Primes," a large chunk of their total inventory, were stolen this weekend.
Razer Had Two Prototypes Stolen from Their CES Booth
Razer made headlines this week with a couple of cool prototypes, including the world's first triple display laptop codenamed "Project Valerie." Unfortunately, what seemed like a great week with some great products and press ended badly when two of their prototypes were stolen off the showroom floor.
Film Student Let Thief Steal His Phone, Tracked Him to Create This Short Film
We've seen our fair share of strange, voyeuristic, and sometimes ethically questionable photo and video projects, but this one tops the list. After having his phone stolen, film student Anthony van der Meer hatched a plan: he had another phone stolen on purpose, and then followed the thief around for weeks using a hidden app.
How to Make a DIY ‘Theft Proof’ Camera Strap
If you're going to be shooting in an area where you're genuinely concerned you might have your camera stolen, it's probably wise to prepare. And if you prefer the DIY "on-the-cheap" approach, then this simple 'theft-proof' camera strap may be exactly what you're looking for.
Wedding Photographer’s Gear Stolen Out of a Church Pew During Wedding
While shooting only her second wedding, Boston-based photographer Alyssa Stone experienced every photographer's nightmare. Someone had stolen her gear out of a church pew, and she found herself camera-less just as the couple was about to tie the knot.
Thieves Rob Camera Store by Sawing a Hole in the Wall Behind the Nikon Case
A professional camera store in Palo Alto, CA opened the store on Monday morning to find a nasty surprise: they had been robbed through a hole some crooks had cut into the wall behind the Nikon display case.
Guy Recovers Stolen Pre-Production 1D X Mark II After Thief Sold Gear to a Cop
This is one of the luckiest, craziest stolen gear recovery stories we've ever heard. Five months after a man had $34K in gear—including a pre-production Canon 1D X Mark II—stolen out of his car, he actually got it back after the thief sold one of the stolen lenses to a police officer.
How Someone Stole My Identity to Steal Camera Gear
It’s been a funny week. A couple of days ago, while I was sitting in the office reformatting my MacBook in sunny West Sussex, I was also sort of arrested in Islington, London.
Let me elaborate...
Memory Card from Stolen Camera Returned After Photographer Makes Public Appeal
Earlier this month, we reported that a North Carolina-based photographer Faith Massey had gotten her camera bag stolen from her car. Inside was a memory card that contained irreplaceable photos of the last moments of a baby's life, which Massey captured through the charity organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.
There's a happy update to the story: the memory card has been returned, and all the precious lost photos have been recovered.
Photographer Has Identity Stolen, Gets Her Revenge with a Covert Photo Project
In 2011, photographer Jessamyn Lovell was at San Francisco gallery SF Camerawork when her wallet was stolen. Not long after, the unauthorized charges started pouring in.
Infuriated at what was taking place, Lovell decided to track down her thief rather than simply replace her cards and move on with her life. In doing so, she turned this art gallery mishap into an art project all its own.
Exclusive: Lenstag Recovers Its First Item, Stolen Lens Returned to Happy Owner
Stolen gear registration and recovery service Lenstag reached a major milestone last week when they successfully recovered and returned a stolen lens to its rightful owner!
Lenstag Infographic Shows How Gear Gets Stolen and What Gear Gets Filched Most
We take no responsibility if you're all of a sudden afraid to take your camera anywhere after reading this (especially if you have a Nikon D7000 or a Canon 60D), but this gear theft infographic by anti-theft service Lenstag is packed interesting information that we think every photographer should be aware of.