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A gang of street children led by a cunning mastermind steal valuables across London.
Title: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. How it was solved: The criminal activities are exposed through the experiences and eventual rescue of a boy named Oliver.
A group of experienced criminals plan and execute a daring mid-air heist, stealing money being transported by plane.
Title: Airframe by Michael Crichton. How it was solved: The protagonist uncovers the plot amid an investigation into a separate plane incident.
A prestigious museum is the target of an elegant lady thief, who leaves behind a calling card with a prophetic quote from Edgar Allan Poe.
Title: The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke. How it was solved: Through the perseverance of the two main child characters and a private detective, the mysterious thief’s identity and motives are discovered.
In this children's book, a feline detective investigates the theft of a priceless painting known as 'The Mona Woofa'.
Title: Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones by Judy Schachner. How it was solved: The imaginative Siamese cat Skippyjon Jones, who thinks he's a Chihuahua, solves the mystery with his wit and humor.
A painting known as the Duchess is stolen from a locked room, and the detective solves the mystery on a Mediterranean cruise.
Title: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. How it was solved: Hercule Poirot interviews passengers and reconstructs the crime, realizing more than one person was involved.
The world's most famous detective must recover stolen submarine plans hidden in the rooms of a disgraced military officer.
Title: The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans by Arthur Conan Doyle. How it was solved: Sherlock Holmes uses logical deduction to find the culprit and retrieve the plans.
A man named Roger Ackroyd is murdered in his study just as the truth about a previous crime is about to be revealed.
Title: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. How it was solved: Hercule Poirot uses his 'little gray cells' to uncover that the narrator himself is the murderer.
A secret document critical to the British government is stolen by a master of disguise named Irene Adler.
Title: A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle. How it was solved: Sherlock Holmes retrieves the photo through ingenuity and disguise, but he is ultimately outwitted by Adler.
A priceless artifact known as the Pink Panther diamond is repeatedly stolen by a master thief, sparking comedic escapades.
Title: The Pink Panther series by Blake Edwards. How it was solved: Often through clever detective work mixed with slapstick accidents, usually by Inspector Clouseau.
A criminal mastermind fakes his own death and robs the Metropolis Bank by tunneling into its vault.
Title: The Adventures of Superman: The Complete Radio Broadcasts (Episode: 'The Bank of Evil'). How it was solved: Superman uses his extraordinary powers to uncover the plot and apprehend the criminal.
A grand casino heist orchestrated during an exclusive card game on the French Riviera.
Title: Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. How it was solved: James Bond foils the plan by beating the antagonist, Le Chiffre, in a game of baccarat.
An ancient Egyptian artifact is stolen from a museum, and it is up to the protagonists to find it before a curse is unleashed.
Title: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters. How it was solved: Amelia Peabody unravels a web of archaeology and mystery to recover the stolen item.
A large diamond known as the Moonstone is stolen during a dinner party in an English country house.
Title: The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins. How it was solved: Detective Sergeant Cuff unravels the mystery by discovering the complex sequence of events and the use of opium.
Renowned thief Arsène Lupin steals a Jewish Lamp from a millionaire's home in broad daylight.
Title: The Confessions of Arsène Lupin by Maurice Leblanc. How it was solved: Through a series of short stories, Lupin often leaves clues that only he can decipher.
An elite team of illusionists pulls off bank heists during their performances and rewards the audience with the money.
Title: Now You See Me (Film). How it was solved: The FBI and an ex-magician chase the illusionists, only to discover a deeper plot of revenge.
A professional thief stages a complex heist at a prestigious Auction House, involving misdirection and a fake painting.
Title: The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton. How it was solved: Edward Pierce, the thief's alias, is finally caught by diligent detective work, although the novel focuses more on the crime itself.
An attempted diamond heist goes wrong, leading to a long escape and chase from London to Scotland.
Title: The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan. How it was solved: The protagonist Richard Hannay uncovers a plot against national security and thwarts it, with the robbery acting as a catalyst for the adventure.
Two eccentric men steal gold from the Bank of England by using a compound that liquefies the metal.
Title: The First Men in the Moon by H.G. Wells. How it was solved: The heist itself is not solved; instead, the story focuses on the men’s journey to the moon using the same compound.
An audacious group attempts to rob three Las Vegas casinos simultaneously during a high-profile boxing match.
Title: Ocean's Eleven (Film). How it was solved: In this case, the heist is successful, and the group's leader Danny Ocean masterminds the entire plan.
A calculating criminal known as the Colonel masterminds a plot to replace the crown jewels with exact replicas.
Title: The Black Tower by P.D. James. How it was solved: Commander Adam Dalgliesh unravels the case while also investigating a series of murders at a nursing home.
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