UAE: Masked thief who breaks into cars arrested; individual circulating videos of theft also caught – News

A masked thief responsible for stealing items from vehicles has been arrested by Ras Al Khaimah police. The suspect, in his thirties, was arrested shortly after breaking into several vehicles by smashing the windows.

According to Dr Tariq Mohammed bin Saif, Director General of Police Operations, the department has received several complaints of thefts from vehicles in various locations in the emirate.

The incident quickly gained attention on social media, with videos and images of the stolen vehicles being widely shared.

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A specialized team was formed to investigate the theft and draw up a comprehensive action plan. They collected crucial evidence and started a search for the suspect. RAK police identified the thief, who was involved in several thefts, as a resident of Asia.

During police interrogations, the suspect admitted to smashing car windows and stealing valuable contents. He has now been referred to the Public Prosecution Service for further legal proceedings.

The person who posted the videos of the stolen vehicles on social media has also been arrested and will be referred to the Public Prosecution Service. According to police, spreading such content could negatively impact ongoing investigations and legal processes and allow other criminals to evade arrest.