Police catch thief red-handed

Police catch thief red-handed

Qatar Living
By Qatar Living

Qatar CID arrested an Iranian visitor to the country who was stealing money from the vehicles of people visiting an exchange house in Doha.

The man, who was on a visit visa, used to hang around the exchange house looking out for customers who leave cash in their vehicles at the parking area. He would then break the front glass of the vehicle and steal the money.

The police was informed after theft cases became frequent. In a trap to catch the thief red-handed, an undercover police officer posing as a customer put a bag of cash in his vehicle.

The thief as usual broke into the car and started to flee with the cash, only to be surrounded by the police.

The man has been referred to Public Prosecution. During the investigation, he admitted to his crime. He is now under trial at the Doha criminal court. [Gulf Times]

By Gasoline• 12 Apr 2015 11:07
Gasoline

@vk_afsal You have to think like a thief and expect the unexpected. Lesson learned.

By Molten Metal• 10 Apr 2015 07:56
Molten Metal

Hope they don't login QL today or they all would be landing here by next Thursday evening .......................

By Molten Metal• 10 Apr 2015 07:54
Molten Metal

Afsal , You have the potential to pull thieves from overseas .................. ................................

By Molten Metal• 10 Apr 2015 07:51
Molten Metal

Afzal , Actually that would be a cordial invitation for a thief if you leave your purse , & cards so carelessly .....................

One needs max 1 bank card , not more than one .......................

By vk_afsal• 9 Apr 2015 23:17
vk_afsal

Sorry 26 mar 2015...

By Sense Mine• 9 Apr 2015 16:17
Sense Mine

That's why don't be to confident..never give a chance for thief or regret.

By vk_afsal• 9 Apr 2015 15:19
vk_afsal

In a country like Qatar, It's not expected. More over I parked my car just for 10 mins in the parking. I went inside my house to take my stuffs. When I came back I saw my purse lying down inside my car.

Anyway He left my purse inside the car and all my Bank cards, id cards etc...

By britexpat• 9 Apr 2015 13:52
britexpat

It wouldn't happen if people took more care and didnt leave valuables / cash in the car

By vk_afsal• 9 Apr 2015 13:46
vk_afsal

On 26 March 2014, Someone looted 6450 QAR from my car. I made a complaint on the same day and police came and took the fingerprints.

Complaint Number 1266/2015

Till now I didn't receive any update on this. I am still waiting for a reply from the police.

This issue is becoming common in Qatar. Qatar police should take effective measures to prevent crimes like this.

By m14344• 9 Apr 2015 13:04
m14344

Keep up the good work, Qatar CID!

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