08.06.2026 07:10
In the Fethiye district of Muğla, a suspect wanted for various crimes, who allegedly gave police a fake ID during an identity check, was caught with the intervention of a citizen while trying to flee. The detained individual was also found to be involved in motorcycle theft and forgery of official documents.
A suspect who tried to flee from police teams in the Fethiye district of Muğla and was wanted for various crimes was caught thanks to the intervention of a citizen.
The incident occurred during an identity check conducted by police teams of the Yunus Units in Dispenser Street. According to claims, a person named A.T. gave the police an identity card belonging to another person during the check. When the situation was noticed, the suspect began to flee the scene.
CITIZEN INTERVENED
Citizens in the area also supported the police teams chasing the suspect. At that moment, a citizen named G.K., who was in the area, intervened in the fleeing suspect. A.T., who fell to the ground after the citizen's punch, was neutralized by police teams and taken into custody.
HE WAS FOUND TO BE WANTED FOR VARIOUS CRIMES
During the investigation, it was determined that A.T. was wanted by the Muğla Family Protection Desk for two separate crimes. The suspect was also found to be involved in motorcycle theft and forgery of official documents.
Detained A.T. was taken to the police station for processing.
THOSE MOMENTS ON CAMERA
The events were also reflected in the security camera of a nearby business. The footage showed the moments when the suspect fled from the police and was knocked to the ground by the intervention of a citizen.