Over 10,000 Shekels Stolen From Car During Prayer in Bnei Brak Amid Rising Vehicle Break-Ins

A resident of Bnei Brak parked his car on Yitzhak Meir HaCohen Street and entered a nearby synagogue to pray Maariv on Sunday evening. Upon returning, he discovered that over 10,000 shekels he had left in the car's central compartment between the seats were missing. Surveillance footage from the vehicle revealed a suspect approaching the car from the right side and easily opening it, apparently using sophisticated electronic means, indicating a premeditated and professional theft.

The car owner filed a police report and provided investigators with the video evidence. The police immediately launched an investigation, while the family also contacted the Bnei Brak municipal police to assist in identifying the suspect. The family warned local residents to remain vigilant, noting the suspect is clearly visible in the footage.

This incident is part of a disturbing wave of vehicle break-ins in Bnei Brak, particularly targeting Mitsubishi Outlanders. Residents fear the use of advanced technology to quickly unlock cars and steal cash and valuables. Recently, two minors aged 14 and 16 were arrested for multiple break-ins, including a synagogue robbery where silver items worth about 100,000 shekels were stolen but later recovered. The suspects were charged accordingly.

Authorities urge residents to lock their vehicles carefully, avoid leaving money or valuables in plain sight, and report any suspicious activity. Police continue intensified efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and curb the ongoing crime surge in the city.