Sochi: Attempted car theft ends with a blaze as suspects flee
In Sochi, authorities detained a 35-year-old man after a failed attempt to steal a VAZ-2105. He was taken into custody while a companion remains at large. The incident was reported by the Sochi Police through their Telegram channel. The second participant in the alleged theft is currently being sought by investigators (Source: Sochi Police Telegram).
According to the police, the plan began with the attackers opening the front passenger door to start the car. Once inside the cabin, they shorted the wiring under the dashboard. In that moment, the VAZ-2105 caught fire. The two men quickly left the scene as flames swept through the vehicle. The police described this sequence in their official report (Source: Sochi Police Telegram).
Video evidence from a security camera shows the two men lifting the hood and fleeing after the interior of the car filled with smoke. The flames rapidly spread, surrounding the vehicle and making the interior unusable. The car suffered extensive damage, but fortunately no injuries were reported at the scene (Source: Sochi Police Telegram).
The authorities opened a criminal case under Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation in connection with the attempted theft. The statute carries a potential penalty of up to seven years in prison, reflecting the seriousness with which the case is being treated by investigators (Source: Sochi Police Telegram).
In a separate incident in Moscow, two drivers ended up damaging each other’s cars using axes and sticks. No further details were provided in the initial report, but local officials stated that the altercation was under investigation. The Moscow case underscores ongoing tensions and the risks involved when disputes escalate into violence on city streets (Source: Local News Feeds).