Turkey Robbery Video: Man Breaks Into Jewellery Shop With Forklift, Flees on Donkey After Heist; Arrested
A thief in Turkiye’s Kayseri province was arrested after fleeing a jewellery shop robbery on a donkey. CCTV video of the unusual escape helped police track the suspect within 24 hours. The stolen gold was recovered, and the man remains in custody. The donkey was unharmed and taken to a local shelter following the bizarre getaway.
Mumbai, February 15: A man who attempted a brazen jewellery store robbery in central Turkiye (Turkey) on February 9 has been arrested after a highly unusual getaway. Following the theft of several gold items from a shop in the Ildem Cumhuriyet neighbourhood of Kayseri, the suspect fled the scene not on a motorcycle or in a car, but on the back of a donkey. The slow-speed escape was captured on local security cameras, leading to widespread social media attention before police eventually tracked the suspect down.
The incident occurred during broad daylight when the suspect entered the jewellery store and managed to seize a significant amount of gold jewellery. According to local witnesses, bystanders were stunned to see the man emerge from the shop and immediately mount a donkey tied nearby. Despite the unconventional choice of transportation, the suspect initially managed to disappear into the narrow, winding alleys of the surrounding district. Robbery Bid Caught on Camera in Italy: Armed Robbers Attack Cash-in-Transit Van With Explosives on Highway, Video Surfaces.
Man Breaks Into Jewellery Shop With Forklift, Flees on Donkey After Heist
Gold Thief Caught After Escaping on Donkey in Turkey
Security footage recovered by investigators shows the suspect riding the donkey through a busy street while clutching a bag containing the stolen goods. The video shows the animal moving at a steady pace as the man looks over his shoulder to check for pursuers.
The bizarre nature of the escape provided police with a unique set of clues. Investigators began canvassing the area for anyone known to keep livestock in the urban district, narrowing their search to local farms and outskirts. Jaipur Wedding Theft: Man Posing As Guest Steals Bride’s Bag With INR 4 Lakh Jewellery, Cash; Video Goes Viral.
The Kayseri Provincial Security Directorate launched a coordinated search operation following the robbery. By analyzing the path taken by the animal and interviewing local residents, officers were able to identify a potential hideout within 24 hours of the crime.
Police eventually raided a residence where they found the suspect along with the stolen jewellery. The gold has since been returned to the shop owner. The suspect, whose identity has not been fully disclosed to the media, was taken into custody and is facing charges of grand larceny.
The suspect remains in judicial custody pending a court appearance. The donkey, which was used as the "getaway vehicle," was reportedly uninjured during the incident and has been taken to a local municipal shelter for care until its legal ownership can be verified.
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