A resident of Chelyabinsk was injured after answering a request from two women to share a cigarette. The incident was reported by the regional Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The event unfolded on Pogranichnaya Street as bystanders observed the exchange. The man agreed to lend a cigarette, but while his attention wandered, one of the women struck him. He fell to the ground, and the attackers then seized his phone before escaping the scene.
Law enforcement quickly organized patrols and initiated an immediate search for the suspects. Officers detained two women who matched the descriptions given by witnesses. Both were 31 and 25 years old and had prior criminal records. Investigators learned that they had briefly shared the stolen device with acquaintances before authorities intervened.
The recovered phone is now being subjected to a thorough inspection to confirm its ownership and to recover any data that may shed light on the case. A criminal case has been opened against the two suspects, and they are currently being held in custody while investigators compile the full set of facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.
In related news, there was a separate report from Khabarovsk about a man who threatened people with a toy gun and, in a separate incident, allegedly stole a substantial amount of money from a bank. While these events are not connected, they highlight the range of risks that residents may face and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to respond swiftly and protect communities.