07.02.2026 14:11
Kani Yankaçar, who was hit by a suspect fleeing after stealing approximately 112 thousand lira from a bank branch in Fatih, Istanbul, recounted his experience. Kani Yankaçar said, "He ran past me quickly. I turned and shouted 'brother.' As soon as I shouted, he panicked and crashed into the machines there, tearing the bag. At that moment, as soon as the money fell out of the bag, I picked it up and handed it over to the bank."
A masked and armed robber who stole approximately 112 thousand lira from a bank branch in Unkapanı Neighborhood collided with a citizen while escaping, dropping his weapon and a portion of the stolen money. The fallen amount of about 80 thousand lira was handed over to the bank by the citizen who was hit by the suspect, and it was learned that there was an outstanding amount of approximately 32 thousand lira at the bank. Police teams had detained the suspect after their investigation.
WITNESS HIT BY THE ROBBER SPOKE The robber, who came to the bank in Unkapanı Neighborhood wearing a surgical mask and stole approximately 112 thousand lira, collided with Yankaçar while running away. In a statement to the press, Yankaçar reported that he was talking on the phone at that moment.
Kani Yankaçar Yankaçar stated, "He ran past me quickly. I turned and shouted 'brother.' As soon as I shouted, he panicked and crashed into the machines there, tearing the bag. As soon as the money fell from the bag, I picked it up and handed it over to the bank. I didn't know he had stolen money from the bank. I didn't see his weapon, but his pockets were full."