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Yerevan Police Apprehend Suspect in Apartment Burglaries
Yerevan, October 19, 2026 – Law enforcement officers from the Yerevan City Department of Criminal Police have successfully apprehended a 48-year-old man suspected of committing multiple apartment burglaries across the capital. The suspect, a resident of Kotayk Province with a previous criminal conviction, was arrested following an extensive operational-investigative effort.
The police received operative information indicating that the individual was involved in a series of residential thefts in various administrative districts of Yerevan. Acting on this intelligence, criminal police officers set up an ambush on the morning of October 6. At approximately 8:30 AM, the suspect was located in a field adjacent to his residence in Arzni, apprehended, and transported to the department. A search of his person revealed a gold ring.
Details of a Recent Burglary Emerge
Shortly after the arrest, a corresponding report was received by the operative management center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. A citizen reported that during the night, money and a fireproof safe containing jewelry and a gas pistol were stolen from his home in Nor Aresh.
A criminal proceeding was initiated by the Erebuni and Nubarashen administrative districts’ investigative department under the articles pertaining to theft committed with illegal entry into a dwelling.
Evidence Links Suspect to Recent Crime
Officers from the department for combating crimes against property, in cooperation with their colleagues from the technical support department, established that the 48-year-old man was indeed responsible for the aforementioned theft. He has since been remanded in custody and transferred to a penitentiary institution.
Ongoing Investigation and Related Cases
The preliminary investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of the suspect’s involvement in other reported burglaries. This arrest marks a significant step in addressing property crimes in Yerevan.
In related news, recent police efforts have also led to other arrests:
- Men who stole cables and switches from a mine have been apprehended.
- Police in Arabkir have identified suspects in car thefts and strange writings.
The Yerevan Police Department continues its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the city’s residents.
Source: https://www.pastinfo.am/hy/news/2026/10/19/1010020/1984416
