1.   A Wichita, Kan., businessman staying at the Station Casino called police early Wednesday and reported that his briefcase had been stolen.

2.   The briefcase was stolen, but the local authorities recovered it and returned it to him within hours with the contents.

3.   A London taxi driver was found guilty Thursday of trying to steal a briefcase containing the Olympic gold medal of British rower Matthew Pinsent.

4.   They slit his throat and stole his briefcase, the spokesman said on condition of anonymity.

5.   According to the prosecution case, the suspects killed him and stole two briefcases containing money and other valuables.