YEREVAN, August 5 – Two young men have been arrested in Yerevan on suspicion of car thefts and extortion, following an operation by community police officers in the Mashtots district. The arrests took place on the night of July 17, when the suspects, aged 20 and 21, both residents of Yerevan, were apprehended on Mazmanyan Street in their “Tesla” branded car.
Details of the Criminal Scheme Uncovered
The detainees confessed to their actions carried out the previous night. In one instance, the young men stole side mirror glasses from a “Mercedes” parked on Bashinjaghyan Street in the capital. They then affixed a Telegram address to the car. A similar link was also placed on the windshield of a “Range Rover” after they had stolen its foreign license plate. When the car owner contacted them, the suspects demanded 40,000 drams for the return of the license plate.
Legal Proceedings Initiated
The young men and the compiled documents have been submitted to the investigative department, where a criminal case has been initiated. A house arrest measure was applied to the 20-year-old suspect, while the 21-year-old was arrested and transferred to a penitentiary institution.
The circumstances of the case are currently being clarified by the authorities.
Related Incidents and Ongoing Investigations
This incident is part of a series of recent thefts and criminal activities in Yerevan. Earlier reports indicate:
- On August 1, a terminal installed in one of the funeral homes in Yerevan was robbed, resulting in damages of approximately 3.5 million drams for the company.
- On July 30, a criminal group involved in apartment thefts in Yerevan was neutralized through operative actions by police.
- On July 28, a censer worth about 350,000 drams, along with its candle holders, was stolen from a cemetery.
- On July 22, a 29-year-old man was arrested in Etchmiadzin on suspicion of apartment theft.
- On July 3, a 22-year-old who stole a car in Solak village was found in Masis.
- On July 1, a case of copper wire theft was prevented in Kanaker-Zeytun, with one person arrested.
- On June 18, community police officers uncovered cases of state property theft.
These incidents highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat various forms of theft and criminal activity across the city. The police continue to urge citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Source: https://www.pastinfo.am/hy/news/2026/08/05/14210000/1976872
