06.01.2026 17:54
A suspect entered a jewelry store in Pendik with a toy gun and attempted to rob it by saying, "Fill the bag with whatever you have." A struggle ensued when the jeweler responded, and the shopkeeper intervened. As it became clear that the gun was a toy, the suspect fled, and the police launched an investigation.
A robbery attempt at a jewelry store in Pendik Kaynarca neighborhood caused panic in the area. As the surrounding shopkeepers intervened, believing the weapon in the suspect's hand was real, it turned out during the scuffle that the gun was a toy.
HE PULLED A GUN ON THE JEWELER AND SAID "FILL IT UP"
During the daytime, the suspect entered the jewelry store, pulled out his gun, and threatened the shop owner. After the suspect said, "Fill this bag with whatever is in it," the jeweler punched the suspect. The ensuing scuffle spilled outside the shop, and nearby shopkeepers intervened.
THE GUN FELL TO THE GROUND, THE TRUTH CAME OUT
During the struggle, the gun in the suspect's hand fell to the ground. At that moment, it was understood that the gun was a toy. While the suspect fled, police teams who arrived at the scene upon notification began an investigation.
"WE INTERVENED WITH SHOPKEEPER SOLIDARITY"
Shopkeeper Sadık Derebaşı, who described the incident, said, "It was said that there was an armed robbery at a jewelry store next door. We intervened because of shopkeeper solidarity. When it was said 'there's a gun,' we immediately jumped on him. Later, we learned that the gun was a toy."
"HE HAD ENTERED ANOTHER SHOP BEFORE"
Shopkeeper Selahaddin Parlar stated that the suspect had previously entered another shop and made threats, saying, "When the gun fell to the ground, we realized it was a toy."