A security guard at a Ulyanovsk enterprise reportedly stole two vehicles from his assigned area and crashed them in separate incidents, according to a regional statement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs press service. The incident has drawn attention to security protocols at the site and the steps authorities take when a crime intersects with ordinary parking operations.
Investigators indicate that the duty officer, a 24-year-old security guard, was apprehended near the parking lot shortly after the thefts were discovered. He is currently in custody on suspicion of committing a crime related to the unauthorized taking of property. The guard was found in the parking area where the events unfolded, with officers piecing together the sequence of actions that followed the initial theft.
Preliminary information suggests that the guard arrived at the parking lot under the influence of alcohol. He attempted to depart in a vehicle that did not belong to him, leading to a collision with a parked car and a utility pole. After this first crash, the individual moved to another vehicle in the same area, but was unable to maintain control and again collided with an obstacle. The car crashes appear to have occurred in quick succession, prompting a swift response from security personnel and law enforcement members nearby.
In accordance with applicable legal provisions, a case has been opened with charges tied to the unlawful taking of a vehicle without any intention to steal, reflecting the complex circumstances of the incident. The authorities are examining all aspects of the event, including the guard’s behavior, the security measures in place at the facility, and the security guard’s interactions with other staff and with the vehicles involved.
The incident has prompted discussions among regional security professionals about the importance of sober operations, clear chain-of-custody for vehicles, and the need for robust checks before leaving a vehicle unattended in company parking facilities. Officials emphasize ongoing investigations to determine whether other individuals may have contributed to the events or whether any additional violations of policy or law occurred during the incident.
Separately, reports from the same period indicate that two Russians were intoxicated before attempting to hijack an aircraft that landed at Ulyanovsk airport. While this second event involves different circumstances, it underscores a broader pattern of security challenges in regional transport hubs and the critical role of trained personnel, disciplined procedures, and rapid incident reporting to prevent potential harm to the public.