Two women, aged 27 and 32, from Bulgaria, have been identified as the perpetrators of a daring jewelry heist in the Turkish city of Edirne. The incident occurred on September 16, when the women entered a jewelry store on Saratschilar Street, pretending to be customers. They browsed the merchandise, with one woman distracting the shopkeeper while the other snatched gold items from the display case.
The women made off with gold worth 300,000 Turkish lira ($18,000) and 25,000 lira ($1,500) worth of eyeglasses from an optometrist's store in the same street. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras in both stores, which provided crucial evidence for the investigation. The footage revealed the women's swift and coordinated actions, which allowed them to escape undetected.
According to reports, the women used a clever disguise and distraction technique to carry out the theft. While one woman haggled with the shopkeeper over prices, the other quickly grabbed the gold items and hid them. The women then fled the scene, making their way to the optometrist's store, where they stole a pair of eyeglasses from the display.
The Turkish authorities were alerted to the incident after the shopkeepers reported the theft. An investigation was launched, and police reviewed the CCTV footage to identify the suspects. The footage revealed that the women were Bulgarian nationals, identified as "R. N. N." (27) and "N. N. I." (32).
Further investigation revealed that the women had returned to Bulgaria after committing the crime. The Turkish police worked with their Bulgarian counterparts to track down the suspects, but it is unclear whether they have been apprehended. The incident highlights the growing concern over cross-border crime and the need for international cooperation to combat it.
The Edirne incident is not an isolated case, as there have been several reports of similar thefts in Turkey in recent months. The authorities are urging businesses to be vigilant and take precautions to prevent such incidents. The use of CCTV cameras and other security measures has been recommended to help prevent and investigate crimes.
The stolen goods were valued at a total of 325,000 Turkish lira ($19,500). The incident has raised concerns about the security of businesses in Turkey and the need for increased vigilance. The Turkish police are continuing to investigate the incident and are working with their international partners to bring the suspects to justice.
Key points
- Two Bulgarian women stole $18,000 in jewelry and eyeglasses from shops in Turkey's Edirne city.
- The women used a clever disguise and distraction technique to carry out the theft.
- The incident highlights the growing concern over cross-border crime and the need for international cooperation to combat it.
