Robbery in Novosibirsk: Details of a Knife- Threatened Microcredit Office Heist
A man wearing a medical mask carried out a robbery at a microcredit institution in Novosibirsk, threatening an employee with a knife-like weapon. The incident was reported by the Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, outlining a bold daytime crime that drew immediate police attention.
According to the official briefing, the robbery occurred on January 27 when an unidentified male suspect entered the microcredit office armed with a blade-shaped object. He demanded cash, secured approximately 120 thousand rubles, and then vanished from the scene. The quick timing and the presence of a weapon elevated the seriousness of the crime, prompting a rapid police response and an intensive follow-up investigation.
Law enforcement officers arrived at the location, conducted on-site interviews with the victim, and reviewed surveillance footage captured in nearby subway corridors and the microcredit office. In a decisive sequence of investigative steps, investigators identified the suspect as a 40-year-old man from the Krasnodar Territory, noted to have prior convictions. After a short period of detention, he was taken into custody, and the authorities continued their inquiry to determine the full circumstances surrounding the theft.
The accused ultimately confessed to the robbery. Investigators established that the stolen funds were used for personal needs, reinforcing the criminal nature of the act. A criminal case was opened under the robbery article, and the suspect remained in custody as the investigation proceeded. This case is being handled by regional authorities in coordination with the relevant prosecutorial and judicial bodies to ensure a lawful and thorough proceeding.
In a separate, unrelated line of information, it was noted that a person named Permyak previously stole 15 boxes of chocolates from a store to eat the contents, an anecdote that was reported in the same broader briefing but unrelated to the Novosibirsk event. The inclusion of this detail underscores the varied scope of incidents that can appear in regional crime summaries, though it bears no direct connection to the robbery described above.
Officials remind the public that ongoing investigations rely on intact evidence, including eyewitness testimony and camera records, to establish a clear sequence of events and identify all individuals involved. As the case moves through the legal process, authorities emphasize the importance of public cooperation and timely reporting of information that may assist in apprehending suspects and preventing similar offenses in the future. [source: Regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, official briefing]