Kopeisk Theft of Delivery Vehicle Sparks Local Investigation

In Kopeisk, a town in the Chelyabinsk region, a local resident was detained after allegedly stealing the car of a food delivery driver who was in the middle of delivering a customer’s order. The incident was reported through the Telegram channel of the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The driver had just completed the handover of the order and moved to the next step of the delivery when an unidentified individual drove off with the vehicle. The driver had left the ignition key in the car, a lapse that contributed to the theft, though the suspect did not manage to flee far before the vehicle stopped. The regional authorities described the moment as a sudden interruption in what was otherwise a routine delivery transaction and noted that the thief’s plan did not unfold as hoped. According to official statements, the 21-year-old suspect could not escape capture because he was intoxicated at the time. A criminal case was opened against him on charges of theft, and authorities stated that the young man had a prior conviction for stealing from an elderly woman aged 87. In related local incidents, residents recall another case in Kopeisk where a passenger reportedly found someone else’s bank card in a taxi and used it to acquire small sums for drinks, flowers, and barbecues, illustrating a pattern of opportunistic theft in the area. In Kuzbass, there were also reports of two schoolchildren who left home and vandalized ten cars by slashing their tires, a reminder that youth delinquency has drawn attention in the region in recent months. The authorities continue to emphasize vigilant practices for drivers and delivery personnel, urging remote reporting of suspicious activity and reminding workers to secure vehicles and belongings during and after deliveries. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about property crimes in the Chelyabinsk region and the need for coordinated police work to deter theft and protect both residents and service workers in Kopeisk.