RAK Police crack robbery case in less than 24 hours
ras al khaimah — The Ras Al Khaimah Police have arrested a gang of three robbers within 24 hours after they robbed Dh236,000 from a company.
Brigadier Abdullah Ali Menakhas, director of criminal investigations department (CID), RAK Police, said on Saturday they rushed to the crime scene after being alerted about the robbery. “Initial investigations showed that the suspects entered the company premises through some openings in the roof,” he said. “They stole a safe with Dh236,000 in it.”
The robbers also broke into another safe, but it only contained some documents, he added. A special team was formed to crack the case. “The police managed to identify one of the suspects who was working as a cleaner with the same company.”
Investigations revealed that the suspect had left for another emirate in an attempt to flee the country. “The RAK Police, in collaboration with the Al Ain Police, arrested the suspect. He admitted to committing the robbery with help from a friend of his.”
The robber told the police that he handed over the money
The suspects entered the company premises through some openings in the roof. They stole a safe with Dh236,000 in it.” Brig. Abdullah Ali Menakhas, Ras Al Khaimah Police
(Dh236,000) to a friend in another emirate. “The RAK Police, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Police, tracked down the other suspect, and arrested him as well.”
Of the stolen amount, Dh232,000 was recovered. The police also arrested the third suspect, who was staying in Ras Al Khaimah. “He admitted to helping the duo in committing the crime,” Brig Menakhas said. “The three suspects, the recovered money and tools used in the robbery have been referred to the public prosecution for legal action.”
Brig Menakhas urged company and warehouse managers to take all the precautionary measures to secure their belongings. “These must be secured during the night.” ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com