In Ufa, authorities reported a high‑profile theft involving a Toyota Land Cruiser SUV that was detached from a residential courtyard with the help of a tow truck. The incident, shared via the Telegram channel of the Republic’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, quickly drew attention from local residents and law enforcement alike.
The events unfolded on Babushkina Street during daylight hours and were captured by a nearby security camera. The footage clearly shows a white SUV entering a parking area while two men dressed in dark clothing stand on the tow platform. They load the stolen vehicle, setting the scene for investigators and viewers watching the clip from a distance, trying to piece together how the operation unfolded in broad daylight.
According to the police report, officers scrutinized the CCTV footage to trace the escort vehicle along its route as well as the stolen SUV. The tracking led to the apprehension of the suspects in Samara, where a formal pursuit of justice began. The investigative focus centered on identifying the drivers, the coordinators, and the overall chain of custody that enabled the theft to occur with apparent planning and precision.
Two close suspects, aged 20 and 25, were detained as a result of the inquiry. A criminal case was opened to address charges of theft, and investigators are conducting further inquiries to determine whether additional participants played a role or if the operation involved broader syndicate activity. The evidence gathered so far points to a coordinated effort, with the suspects offering statements as detectives compile a comprehensive timeline of events surrounding the theft and the vehicle’s movement across cities.
Authorities later disclosed that the vehicle’s driver had traveled to Chelyabinsk earlier in the sequence, a detail that has raised questions about the planning and cross-regional coordination involved. Reports also note a dispute that occurred with a traffic police inspector, a moment that may have influenced the pace or choices made during the incident. Law enforcement continues to review all available footage and cross‑reference it with other data sources to build a cohesive narrative of how the operation was executed and how it was ultimately interrupted by police action. The case remains under active investigation as officials work to determine the full scope of the plan and identify any collaborators who helped bring the event to fruition.