A man was detained in the Volgograd region after attempting to rob a market, according to the regional press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Early yesterday, a 65-year-old convicted resident of Surovikino entered a grocery store and demanded that the clerk extend credit for goods. When a 52-year-old female employee declined the request, the man drew an air gun and threatened violence. An employee immediately alerted police, and officers arrived quickly, placing the suspect under arrest while he still held the weapon near the storefront.
During questioning, the retiree admitted to the crime, noting that alcohol influenced his decision. He said he knew he did not have enough money to buy food and chose to frighten the seller instead. The gun used in the robbery was recovered as evidence, and a criminal case has been opened against him, with potential penalties up to two years in prison.
Separately, a separate incident involved young individuals assaulting a passerby to steal a package and leave with the contents of the bag. This sequence underscores ongoing concerns about public safety and resourcefulness of offenders in retail areas.