Acrobatic Thief Caught on Camera Raiding Northern Gas Station
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Police in northern Israel arrested a 42-year-old man for a planned gas station burglary on October 30, 2026, in Kiryat Shmona. Security footage showed the suspect entering a convenience store through a narrow window, stealing 58 boxes of cigarettes worth NIS 2,404. He was apprehended with the stolen goods and indicted on November 2, 2026, for burglary and theft.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 42-year-old man was arrested for a planned gas station burglary in Kiryat Shmona.
- Security footage captured the suspect entering a convenience store through a narrow window.
- The thief stole 58 boxes of cigarettes valued at NIS 2,404.
- The suspect was apprehended with the stolen property.
- An indictment for burglary and theft was filed on November 2, 2026.
Police in northern Israel have arrested a 42-year-old man for a daring gas station convenience store burglary, which was captured on security footage. The incident occurred on October 30, 2026, in Kiryat Shmona, when the suspect approached a small convenience store window. Security footage shows the man inserting his upper body through the narrow opening, leaving his legs dangling outside, while he reached in to steal items. He managed to retrieve 58 boxes of cigarettes, valued at NIS 2,404, before escaping.
Investigators determined the break-in was well-planned, with the suspect conducting reconnaissance multiple times during the night to identify a weak point. He then exploited the small window for entry and exit.
Following a swift and extensive search by officers from the Northern District, the suspect, a resident of Ashkelon, was apprehended while in possession of the stolen goods. His arrest was extended periodically during the investigation.
On November 2, 2026, the police prosecution filed a serious indictment against him in the Kiryat Shmona Magistrate's Court, charging him with burglary and theft. The police emphasized their commitment to combating property crime and ensuring justice for offenders who threaten public safety.
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