Incident at Magnit Store in Krasnodar: Security Team Subdues a Customer During a Dispute Over a Second Safe
In Krasnodar, a private security firm faced questions after an altercation at a Magnit supermarket ended with a customer being forcibly restrained and assaulted. The events unfolded when a man who intended to purchase groceries encountered a long queue at the checkout and asked the store manager to call an additional cashier for quicker service. This request sparked a confrontation with the store staff and the private security team contracted to oversee the premises.
Witnesses described how security personnel arrived at the scene, escorted the customer away from the line, and restrained him. The confrontation escalated into a physical beating that left the customer injured. The store later stated that the detention stemmed from an accusation of theft, not merely the request for a second cash register. Magnit representatives reported that the individual allegedly attempted to steal small bakery items valued at a modest sum. The company emphasized that the customer had engaged in theft activity, a claim which police are examining as part of their ongoing inquiry.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that a criminal probe is underway to determine the facts surrounding the incident. The investigation is focusing on the actions of the security personnel involved and the sequence of events leading to the forceful removal from the store. Local authorities have indicated that surveillance footage will be reviewed, and statements from witnesses and store employees will be collected as part of a broader examination of the incident.
Past incidents in Krasnodar have drawn attention to the broader issue of crowd control and the use of security forces in retail settings. In a separate matter, a separate case from the region, a court previously addressed violence against a passerby involving inmates in a nearby facility, underscoring ongoing concerns about safety and law enforcement in public spaces. Authorities remind shoppers that stores may employ security personnel to prevent theft and to maintain order, but all actions must comply with the law and respect individual rights. Investigators are expected to release additional details as the case progresses, and officials have urged the public to await the results of the formal review. [Source: regional press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs]