City Police Resolve Theft on Malaya Dmitrovka Street and Fire Incident in Gazelle Truck

Law enforcement officials in the capital region reported that a cyclist was detained after a theft took place outside a cafe, where a wallet containing cash and credit cards was taken from a patron. The incident prompted a rapid response from the metropolitan police, who traced the suspect’s movements through surrounding streets and surveillance footage. The bicycle involved in the crime was observed on Malaya Dmitrovka Street just before the theft, and investigators confirmed that the offender accelerated away from the scene, blending into the afternoon bustle of the area. The value of the losses was estimated at 130,000 rubles, an amount that included both the cash stolen and the cards that were subsequently canceled and replaced as part of standard financial security procedures. The case was treated as a theft with illicit use of property, and officers prioritized identifying the wallet’s owner and recovering any remaining items that could link the suspect to the crime scene. Inquiries extended to nearby shops and street cameras to reconstruct the sequence of events and establish whether there were any accomplices or prior incidents that could be connected to the offender. The investigation also examined potential security gaps at the cafe and in the area, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and deter similar acts in the future. Police confirmed that the suspect was apprehended on Bolshoi Strochenovsky Lane, where a 25-year-old visitor was detained for questioning and subsequently identified as the person responsible for the theft. The individual was placed under a restraining measure in the form of a written commitment not to leave their residence and to maintain proper conduct, as investigators prepared additional charges related to the case. If found guilty, the offender could face a prison sentence of up to four years. The city continues to reinforce cooperative work with local businesses and residents to monitor suspicious activity and report it promptly, especially in busy commercial districts where casual encounters can turn into criminal acts. In parallel to the ongoing investigation into the Malaya Dmitrovka theft, authorities noted another incident in the city where emergency services responded to a fire involving a Gazelle truck in a different district. The flames affected the engine compartment and interior of the vehicle, but there were no reported injuries. Firefighters and inspectors conducted a thorough assessment of the scene and confirmed that the fire did not spread beyond the vehicle, allowing for a controlled and efficient extinguishing operation. The overall situation underscores the importance of rapid law enforcement action and coordinated emergency response in maintaining public safety and protecting property across urban centers.