Wave of Burglaries Hits Bnei Brak, Two Stores Targeted Over Shabbat
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Two stores in Bnei Brak were burglarized over the past Shabbat, continuing a recent trend of break-ins that has alarmed local businesses and residents. One suspect reportedly used a scooter to flee the scene of one burglary. The incidents follow a series of similar crimes and recent arrests of minors for unrelated offenses, leading to demands for greater police presence.
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- Two stores in Bnei Brak were burglarized during Shabbat, continuing a recent crime wave.
- One suspect reportedly used a scooter to steal merchandise and escape.
- The burglaries have caused concern among local business owners and residents.
- The incidents add to a series of recent business break-ins in the city.
- Residents are calling for increased police enforcement to address the issue.
A recent wave of business burglaries in Bnei Brak continued over the past Shabbat, with two stores in central locations being broken into during Saturday night. These incidents have raised concerns among shop owners and residents due to a series of similar break-ins in the city recently.
The first incident occurred shortly after Shabbat began at the "Shira Chadasha" store located at the intersection of Jabotinsky and HaShomer streets. According to reports, the suspect arrived on a scooter, broke into the store, collected bags of merchandise, and fled the scene.
A second burglary took place later on Saturday night at the "Spitzer's" bakery, situated at the intersection of Hazon Ish and Rabbi Akiva streets. Further details regarding the method of entry and the extent of the damage have not yet been released.
These events add to a string of business burglaries in the city. Last week, police reported the arrest of two minors from Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan who allegedly blocked a police officer's vehicle and posted a threatening video on TikTok. The two were arrested on suspicion of threats and insulting a public official, and were subsequently released to house arrest with restrictive conditions.
The ongoing series of burglaries in Bnei Brak has prompted calls from business owners and residents for increased police enforcement to combat the phenomenon.