KUWAIT CITY, Mar 7 : The Criminal Security Sector, through the Investigations Department of the Shamiya Governorate, has successfully apprehended a suspect with a history of criminal activity in the capital. The individual was involved in the theft of a vehicle from a female Kuwaiti doctor in the Shuwaikh area, using a sharp weapon (knife) to threaten her and force her out of her car before fleeing with it.

Through extensive investigations, authorities uncovered the suspect’s modus operandi. The accused reportedly frequented parking lots, specifically targeting women inside their vehicles. He would then enter the vehicle, threaten the victim with a weapon, and force her to exit before stealing the car. By intensifying search and surveillance efforts, detectives from the Shamiya Governorate located the stolen vehicle in a mosque parking lot in one of the areas. Security personnel maintained tight surveillance until the suspect was seen approaching the vehicle on foot. When officers attempted to arrest him, he tried to flee but was swiftly apprehended. The security team also recovered the vehicle key from his possession.

Upon confrontation with the evidence, the suspect confessed to the crime. Further investigations revealed that he is also wanted in connection with another theft case and has an outstanding arrest warrant against him. The accused has a prior criminal record for theft and robbery. The suspect has been handed over to the relevant authorities to face necessary legal action.