I Can Steal That!

Everybody's dreamt of pulling off the perfect heist in Las Vegas, but there's a reason you never hear about it being done in a universe Danny Ocean doesn't exist in - it's REALLY hard. On this episode, we look into two heists at the legendary Circus Circus including the largest heist in Vegas history. Pete is joined by comedian Eddie Ortiz, who has a unique history with heists at Circus Circus.

We're BACK baby! Season 2 of the podcast is kicking off and we're talking about a timely heist with the Stone of Destiny theft. We talk about the stone's history and break down this heist that should honestly get it's own movie. Pete is joined by comedian Corney Warner for this episode who's album Pointy Boys will be released on November 11!

Hey guys! The show's not going anywhere. I've been working on some really fun in-depth episodes, but I've been a bit behind due to life stuff and all that jazz. New episodes coming in hot VERY soon. You're the best fans I could ask for, we'll chat soon!

Yar! On this episode we look at the first known art heist and the largest pirate heist in history! Double Pirate Heist episode baby!

Alves dos Reis was one of history's most prolific forgers. On this episode, we're going to be diving deep into his counterfeit money operation that was so advanced and so successful that he nearly plunged the world into the second world war ahead of schedule. Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Fiona Cauley (@fionacauley) who is performing in the Nashville Comedy Festival this week.

George Leonidas Leslie was the undisputed king of bank robbers in the post civil war United States. An architect by trade, Leslie put his intimate knowledge of blueprints to good use while his gang robbed countless banks blind.  His career established heist tropes that are still used as benchmarks to this day, inspiring everyone from Al Capone to Danny Ocean and the Joker.   Pete is joined this week by Nashville comic Evan Berke.

In one of the wildest stories we'll ever cover, this episode looks at the United California Bank (UCB) heist of 1973 and the wild team of thieves tipped off by the mob to go after 30 Million dollars in illegal campaign funds being hidden away by then-President Richard Nixon.  Point Break, eat your heart out. Pete is joined this week by Tony Chochard. If you're enjoying the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating or a review on iTunes  or wherever you get your podcasts!  Pete's debut book, HEIST, is in stores this Tuesday - don't miss it!

Ramon Abbas, better known to his millions of Instagram followers as Hushpuppi, flaunted a life of unbelievable excess and wealth.  Abbas built his following by showing the world his fleet of supercars, designer clothes, and private jets, but behind the curtain, Abbas was running one of the most prolific scams of the internet age - stealing half a billion dollars in a variety of cyber crimes. Our guest this week is the hilarious Gus Constantellis(linktree.com/constantlygus).

In this episode we look at the biggest bank heist in China's history and the absolute rollercoaster ride that follows. If you're looking for a high stakes thrillride of a heist that is nothing like you're imagining - this episode hits the jackpot. Pete is joined by comedian and author Emily Winter.  Emily's new book, "Smarter Every Day" hits stores October 12, check it out!Pete's book, "HEIST" is officially hitting stores October 19 and is officially available for pre-order now at the link below: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/heist-pete-stegemeyer/1138726053?ean=9781951511067

The Hatton Garden Heist is so crazy, you need to hear it twice!  While Pete is away working on the new episode for next week (it's a big one) please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from the beginning of the show!If you're liking the show, please follow and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and consider leaving a review!

When a lost Leonard Da Vinci painting gets purchased for just under $1200  at an auction in New Orleans, it isn't long before the painting takes the art world by storm and eventually sells for $450,000,000 - the highest price ever paid for a painting. But is everything as it appears?In this episode, we look at the mystery behind the Salvatore Mundi, and the shadowy world of freeports and money laundering. The primary source for this episode is the new Sony Pictures Classics documentary "The Lost Leondardo" in theaters now. Pete is joined by former CIA Field Officer Doug Patteson.

In this episode we dive deep into the first known theft using sophisticated Deepfake technology.  We look into the origins of the technology and what the future could look like. Pete is joined by Eitan Levine, a fantastic NYC comic and the host of the NYC is Dead podcast

On Christmas morning 1985, two thieves broke into Mexico City's Museum of Anthropology and stole over 120 priceless artifacts with history that spanned centuries.   Come for the history lessons and stay for the cartels and space rocks!Pete is joined once again by Brad Choma, host of Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast.If you're enjoying the show, please like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and please consider leaving us a review on iTunes to help us find a bigger audience every week!

On this episode, we talk about the largest heist in Irish history - the Northern Bank Heist.  Over 25 Million in Euro and other currencies were nabbed by criminals who held the families of bank workers hostage, and the story only gets crazier as more facts come to light. Pete is joined again this week by Colum Cronin, the host of the award winning "Adventures in Advising" and "Irish NFL Show" podcasts. If you're enjoying the podcast, please like and subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!  If you're REALLY enjoying the show, please rate and review the show on iTunes. 

Pappy Van Winkle is some of the most expensive and sought after bourbon in the world.  On this episode we dive deep into the history of Bourbon and a heist worth hundreds of thousands of dollars of Pappy Van Winkle. Pete is joined by Adam Thomas of Louisville True Crimes podcast. If you're liking the podcast, please like and subscribe and leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your pods!

In this listener suggested episode, we dive deep into a crime ring that made millions selling stolen cell phones in the Twin Cities.  The Mustafa Family crime syndicate  committed a wide range of crimes that spanned all over middle America and internationally, and after this episode you'll never look at cell phone repair shops the same way (support your local small business though!) Pete is joined this week by the hilarious and exceptionally talented musician and comic, Anthony Kapfer.  His new album, "I Can't Believe It's Not Better" is available now!  Get it here: https://music.anthonykapfer.com/If you're enjoying the podcast, please like and follow on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts and don't hesitate to follow the show and reach out on every social media platform at @ICanStealThat!

Things get mythological on this episode as we dive deep into a heist worthy of the gods themselves. In honor of Loki covering DB Cooper last week, we're talking about one of mythology's most outrageous heists, and of course it involves Thor and Loki. 

Originally known as "the Fat Cat Burglars" the Dinner Set Gang was a pair of thieves that targeted the wealthiest people in America.  Known for striking while their victims sat down to dinner, the thieves stole an estimated 75-150 Million in gold, jewelry, and cash throughout the 60s and 70s.  When they weren't busy stealing, the thieves, a pair of best friends from Yonkers, spent their time traveling and living it up with their wives - who happened to be identical twins with mob ties.  Make this movie already.Pete is joined by the hilarious Patrick Loller.

In the summer of 1913,  London Jeweler Max Mayer was in the process of selling the world's most valuable necklace - a string of 61 flawless pink pearls worth twice as much as the Hope Diamond.  When the world's greatest thief learned of the necklace, he sprang into action to take it for himself.   This episode is a super fun story of gentleman thieves, spycraft, and the "Mona Lisa of Necklaces."Pete is joined this week by the incredible Laura High (@laurahigh5)If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!

When one of the world's premier jewelry stores was robbed not once, but twice in the span of a year, police knew the legendary Pink Panthers had to be behind it. In this episode we dive deep into the heists themselves and also explore mythos behind the world's most wanted jewel thieves.  This episode has a little bit of everything. Pete is joined this week by NYC comic Cher Landman. If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!

The Breguet No. 160 , more commonly known as "The Queen" or "The Marie-Antoinette" may be the world's most beautiful watch. Commissioned for the French Queen in 1783, the watch was so complex that it wasn't completed until 34 years after Marie Antoinette's death.  In 1983, a master thief snuck into the L.A. Mayer Institute for Islamic Art and vanished into the night with the world's most incredible time piece.Pete is joined this week by Steven Cohen (@monkeyinheaven) and we play a trailer for the fantastic Bop or Flop podcast.If you're liking the show, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

When the New York Giants won the 2008 Super Bowl, a cat burglar and Patriots fan saw the perfect opportunity to get back at the Giants and get rich.  Pete is joined by 5 time NFL Pro Bowler and fullback for the San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Juszczyk.If you're liking the show, please subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @ICanStealThat. 

On November 7, 2000 a team of thieves planned one of the most daring heists in history, targeting the Millenium Star, a flawless 200 carat diamond worth at least $200 million.  On this episode we dive deep into one of the most exciting cases we've ever covered.Pete is joined by comedian Amy Veltman for this episode.To receive new episodes every Monday, be sure to subscribe to this podcast wherever you listen, and if you like the show, please leave an iTunes review or tell a friend. 

In 2004, four college students from Kentucky hatched a plan to steal rare books from their school's library worth millions of dollars. While just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong, they did manage to walk away with $750,000 worth of loot.  Pete is joined this week by comedian Kevin Hurley. Stick around until the end of the episode to hear the trailer for the incredible new podcast NYC is Dead hosted by Eitan Levine and Drexton Clemons

In June of 2009, Edwin Rist broke into the British Natural History Museum at Tring and stole 299 bird skins that weren't just worth millions of dollars, they were priceless. This story covers everything from Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace to competitive salmon fly tying, and it is a wild ride from start to finish. The primary source for this podcast is the incredible book "The Feather Thief" by Kurt Wallace Johnson. 

Few heists have had as much of a cultural impact as the Norrmalmstorg Robbery.  While it may not have set any records for how much was stolen, this heist - originally planned to be a simple 15 minute job, turned into a hostage situation that lasted six days and saw the victims bond with their captors in a way the world had never seen.  This is the heist that coined the term "Stockholm Syndrome."Pete is joined this episode by friend of the show and host of Come Inside, Steven Cohen!  Be sure to check out the incredible internet game show at www.comeinside.us

On this episode, Pete talks about the 1911 heist of the Mona Lisa, which propelled the painting from relative obscurity to being the world's most famous work of art for over a century. Pete also talks a bit about the upcoming schedule and provides a few book updates. 

On this Valentine's week episode we talk about one of the grossest kind of con artists around - Love Scammers. Like the name implies, these scams consist of getting victims to fall in love and then manipulating them out of money or something else valuable.  These guys are the lowest of the low, and we dive deep into an especially scummy love scammer who is still out there, and what you can do to protect yourself!Pete is joined this week by the lovely Noelle Winters Herzog, co-host of the 90 Day Fiance Trash Talk podcast!If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker.

In August 2005 a team of thieves pulled off a heist that was several months in the making and walked away with over 6000 pounds of cash - all in 50 Real bills. The total take was worth over 70mm USD and required them to dig a hole from a rented office space to beneath Brazil's Central Bank's vault.Pete is joined this week by Carlos Garcia - a NYC comic and co-host of the great Frat Chat podcast. 

In January of 1976 a team of thieves descended upon a bank in the middle of a literal war zone to pull off the biggest bank heist in history. Armed with rifles, grenade launchers, and even mortar tubes, the thieves managed to empty the vault of the British Bank of the Middle East of at least $25,000,000 pounds (worth over $200,000,000 USD in today's money).  Pete is joined today by his good friend Rick Gideons of Fifty11 Media.  If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker. 

In 1963, a team of thieves pulled off one of the most audacious train heists in history, without firing a single shot.  The heist, worth over $40,000,000 in today's money was the perfect combination of planning, muscle, and crazy and like any good heist there's some fun nicknames.Pete is joined this week by the hilarious Kent Carney. Kent is the star of the fantastic web series, "Bagged and Bored" and such an iconic Louisville comic that the local comedy awards are literally named after him. If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes or wherever you cast your pods!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker. 

When you hear about a nation's crown jewels being stolen, it sounds like the work of  a master thief with unlimited resources and high tech tools. Sometimes, though, it's just a couple of dumb friends with stolen bikes that bite off more than they can chew and those stories can be just as entertaining. Pete is joined this week by the wonderful Dara Jemmott.  If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker. 

Why steal money when you can steal a money printing press? That's exactly what a team of Icelandic thieves did,  and we break down exactly how they did it and get into what bitcoin is, how it works,  and why Iceland is a great place to do crime.  (Please don't do crimes in Iceland.)Pete is joined by Kristin Seltman, host of the great "Who Among Us" podcast. Please like and subscribe wherever you get your pods if you're liking the show and follow us on all of the socials at @icanstealthat.

The Nigerian Prince scam is probably the most iconic scam running today, and on this episode we're doing a deep dive into the history of the scam and how Emmanuel Nwude ran a variation of this scam to sell an imaginary airport for $330 Million dollars, making it the third largest financial fraud case in history.

Ivar Kreuger was a business man and financial whiz that became the Match King of Sweden AND an engineer that worked on the Flatiron building and Macys flagship in NYC, and he invented financial practices that are still in use today,  but what he is best known today for is  financing governments so they could rebuild after WWI and getting the title "The Savior of Europe" and committing such massive fraud that he nearly bankrupted Sweden, single handedly causing a market crash that rivaled Black Monday(for which he was also kind of responsible.) Pete is joined this episode by Eitan Levine, telling the story of The Match King in English for the first time.  This episode meanders a bit, but it's one of my favorites and I think you'll love it.If you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker.  

On September 12, 1997 six friends pulled off the heist of a lifetime at the Dunbar armored car depot in Los Angeles, California.  After subduing the security guards and moving throughout the building without being detected by the facility's cameras, they managed to steal 18.9 million dollars in just under 40 minutes without firing a single shot, making this the largest cash heist in US history. Pete is joined this episode by Brad Choma, host of the incredible podcast Doomsday: History's Most Dangerous Podcast.  Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/doomsdayIf you like this podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media at @ICanStealThat and rate and review the show on iTunes!  If you'd like to support the show financially so we can invest it back into making improvements, please consider joining our Patreon and get access to ad-free episodes and an exclusive sticker. 

In January 2006, a team of thieves walked into the Banco Rio building in Buenos Aires and pulled off what is considered by many to be the heist of the century. This heist has inspired several movies, the Netflix Series "Money Heist," and countless other real world heists.Pete is joined this episode by Kevin Gootee, host of the fantastic movie podcast "Gutting the Sacred Cow." Check it out at www.guttingthesacredcow.com

Like heists, scams, and cons? I Can Steal That! is the true crime podcast that's never too heavy. Each episode tells the story of some of history's most outrageous heists, cons, and scams and the fascinating people behind them. Host Pete Stegemeyer uses his cyber security and military experience to break down the details of each case for a comedic guest and will change the way you look at banks, museums, and grifts. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

Natwarlal was the most successful con man in India's history and is still revered by many as something of a folk hero. Over a career of several decades, he mastered forgery, impersonation, and social engineering to pull off scams that are too crazy to believe including selling the Taj Mahal to foreign tourists on three separate occasions.  To this day his name is used as a verb for anybody that's trying to pull off a scam.Pete is joined this week by Rebecca Kaplan. If you're looking for a great holiday gift, consider giving the gift of great watches with Xeric.  Xeric's got a design for every eye and prices for every budget.  Use the link https://xeric.com?ref:steal to let them know we sent you and use code "pete" at checkout for 15% off your order. 

Minjian Yang led one of the world's most successful car theft rings - stealing thousands of cars from NYC and then smuggling them into China where wealthy buyers waited.   Yang and his crew made tens of millions of dollars using military like precision and discipline, and eventually got so good that they'd target whole dealerships instead of individual cars. Pete is joined this week by NYC comic and host of The Maxcast, Max Marcus!

In the early 16th Century two of history's greatest minds conspired to pull off the most ambitious heist in the history of the world. Niccolo Machiavelli and Leonardo Da Vinci weren't just going to steal money though - they were going to steal a whole river. Seriously. Pete is joined this week by Steven Cohen.

King Farouk of Egypt was one of the last members of a monarchy dating back over ten thousand years, but he wasn't just the king of Egypt, he was also the king of thieves. Farouk stole paintings, jewelry, even a 94 carat diamond and got so good at pick pocketing that he stole Winston Churchill's pocket watch during a dinner. Pete talks about one of history's most interesting people with Linette Palladino, a NYC comic and Army veteran.

Crazy Eddie's was an electronics store known for their absolutely insane commercials and INSAAAAANE prices but what they didn't advertise was that almost every single aspect of their organization was a fraud. Money Laundering, embezzlement, insurance and inventory fraud - Crazy Eddie's did it all and THEN they went public to steal money from investors, too. Pete is joined this week by the fantastic Gianmarco Soresi, who has just released a great comedy special on Amazon Prime. Check out "Shelf Life" today!

In September of 2009, a team of thieves pulled off a heist so insane it sounds like something out of Grand Theft Auto. Using a stolen helicopter and a bunch of bombs, the team was able to steal so much cash that the city of Stockholm almost ran out of bills in the days following the heist, and the story just gets crazier. Pete is joined by NYC comic Bo Ballew.

In 2001 a gang of thieves broke into a garage on Milwaukee's lower east side and stole what many call the most beautiful car ever made - a 1938 Talbot Lago T-150C SS. This is the story of the car theft, bungling police, and international scandal. Pete is joined by comedian and Tik Tok celebrity Patrick Loller.

During the height of the Afghan and Iraq wars, the US began outsourcing as much of the war as possible to the lowest bidder. Anybody with an internet connection and an LLC could submit bids to provide anything from bullets to bazookas. When two twenty somethings won a $300,000,000 bid to provide bullets and grenades to the US government, things quickly spiraled out of control. This is the story of AEY, and it's full of international arms smuggling, insane amounts of cash, and betrayal. Pete is joined by comedian and journalist Sarah Amy Harvard. Sarah is the national editor for Courier Newsroom.

McKamey Manor is infamous among the horror experience community with a reputation for the extreme. Promising a $20,000 prize to anybody that can complete the entire 8 hour ordeal, participants are subjected to brutal physical and mental abuse and so far nobody has collected the grand prize. McKamey Manor is not necessarily a scam, but it's scam adjacent. Pete is joined by Adam C. Thomas, a Louisville based photographer and the host of the Louisville True Crime podcast. Music Provided by Paper Yellow Music.

The Hope Diamond is probably the most well known gem in the world. The enormous blue stone is the inspiration behind Titanic's heart of the ocean, and the jewel has been worn by multiple kings and sultans across many centuries and continents. The Hope Diamond isn't JUST beautiful though - it's also cursed. Probably. Maybe. On this episode, we dive deep into the history of the Hope Diamond and the misfortunes that followed its owners. Pete is joined this week by Eitan Levine. Eitan has recently been working on the Inside The Boys show on Amazon Prime - catch the finale this Friday! Music provided by Paper Yellow Music.

Spooky Season is here so we're covering some otherworldly scams! In this episode we dive deep into the history of psychic mediums and some of the more unscrupulous "seers" and how they take advantage of people that are hurting. Pete is joined by the fantastic Shanyce Lora. Catch Shanyce streaming on twitch at www.twitch.tv/shanycelikesthings Music Provided by Paper Yellow Music.

In 1855, the South Eastern Railway was packed up with gold en route to Paris. However, when the gold merchants in Paris opened up the crates, they found lead balls instead of their gold. This is the story of the Great Gold Train Robbery - the first ever heist on a moving train, and the men and women behind it. Pete is joined by NY Comic Kevin Brady. If you're looking for a great sock subscription service, check out societysocks.com/steal and use the code STEAL for 50% your first monthly sock order. For each pair purchased, Society Socks donates another pair to homeless shelters. Look good, Feel Good, Do Good. Music provided by Paper Yellow Music.

In 1980s Miami, nothing was out of reach to those with money and the right connections. Guns, Drugs, Girls, anything you wanted could be yours for the right price if you spoke to a Ukrainian mobster by the name of Tarzan. So when the Soviet Union fell and drug cartels wanted to buy helicopters and submarines, they knew who to call. This is the story of how the Russian mob and Colombian cartels tried to do the impossible and we are joined this week by the fantastic Jeena Bloom! Music provided by Paper Yellow Music.