In Video: Interior Ministry apprehends suspect who stole a running vehicle

The Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of a suspect who stole a vehicle after its owner had left it running. In a statement, the ministry said the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation apprehended a suspect who exploited a vehicle and stole it while it was running in front of one of the clinics. It added that the incident details stemmed from a report received from a citizen who stated that his vehicle had been stolen by an unknown person while it was running. The ministry continued: “Security forces immediately launched search and investigative operations, monitored surrounding surveillance cameras, tracked the suspect’s route, and identified his details through investigations. He was subsequently arrested along with the stolen vehicle in his possession, and it was found that he had a prior criminal record in vehicle theft cases.” The ministry confirmed that the suspect has been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal action against him. It urged citizens and residents not to leave their vehicles running, regardless of how short the stop may be, emphasizing that adhering to these guidelines helps prevent such crimes.