09.06.2026 20:21
Suspects took advantage of a customer's distraction in a market in Istanbul Başakşehir, stealing a bag containing 6,000 dollars, 200 pounds, and approximately 200 grams of gold from the shopping cart in seconds. The theft was caught second by second on security cameras, while the suspects, who have extensive criminal records, were apprehended red-handed in Sancaktepe as a result of police tracking.
A customer shopping at a market in Istanbul Başakşehir had their bag, containing gold, jewelry, and foreign currency, stolen from their shopping cart. The theft was captured second by second on security camera, while the suspects, who have extensive criminal records, were caught in an operation organized by police teams.
TAKEN IN SECONDS
The incident occurred on June 1st at a market operating in Başakşehir. According to the information obtained, the suspects took advantage of a customer's distraction while they were shopping between aisles and stole the bag sitting in the shopping cart within seconds.
The victimized customer, realizing the bag was not in its place, immediately reported to the police teams. The Theft Bureau officers arriving at the scene examined the market's security camera footage in detail to shed light on the theft moment.
A FORTUNE INSIDE THE BAG
According to the victim's statements, it was determined that the stolen bag contained savings worth a fortune. The bag included:
Passport and ID documents,
4 gold bracelets,
2 Ata lira bracelets,
Approximately 200 grams of gold,
6 thousand dollars and 200 pounds in cash.
CAUGHT RED-HANDED IN SANCAKTEPE
Public order teams meticulously examining the security camera footage succeeded in identifying the suspects' descriptions and identity information. During the archive search, it was understood that the suspects had numerous previous criminal records.
Acting promptly, the teams traced the suspects to Sancaktepe. The suspects, caught red-handed in the operation, were referred to the courthouse after completing legal procedures at the police station.
THEFT MOMENT ON CAMERAS
In the footage captured second by second on the security camera, the moments when the suspects, taking advantage of the crowd, approach the shopping cart and calmly take the bag without being noticed are clearly visible.