Car Stolen From Expat At Knifepoint

28 April 2024 Crime News

A car belonging to an expatriate was stolen at knifepoint in the Saad Al-Abdullah area. According to the police report, the victim, born in 1973, was near a camp when he was accosted by an unknown individual wielding a knife. The assailant demanded the victim exit his vehicle, then proceeded to search him, taking 50 Kuwaiti dinars from his wallet. The thief then fled the scene in the victim’s car. The Jahra Police Station registered the case as a felony under the category of theft, with case number 27/2024, reports Al-Anba daily. Following the incident, police officers circulated the description of the stolen Japanese vehicle to all patrols in the area. They are currently working to locate the car and apprehend the suspect. In a separate incident, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department apprehended a suspect with a criminal record who had allegedly stolen a citizen’s car at gunpoint in the Subbiya district.

According to a security source speaking to Al-Anba, the victim was approached by the suspect, who pulled out a firearm and ordered him to get out of his vehicle. The suspect then drove off with his car. The police managed to capture the suspect during an ambush in the Hawalli area. The authorities are investigating further to determine if this individual is connected to other crimes in the region. These incidents highlight the ongoing efforts by Kuwaiti police to tackle vehicle-related crimes and bring those responsible to justice. Authorities urge the public to report any suspicious activity and take precautions to stay safe.

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