Three-member gang arrested for stealing items from vehicles

DOHA: Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a gang of three African nationals,  specialised in stealing items from vehicles after breaking its window glasses in a number of areas of the country.

The Department received a number of complaints of theft of items from cars and after investigation the offenders were caught who possessed some of the belonging of stolen cars, the Ministry of Interior said on its official Facebook account.

The offenders admitted to what attributed to them, and were referred to authorities concerned. The Ministry of Interior has called upon the public to take preventive measures to save their cars by following the safety instructions, including closing the car and not leaving the belongings visible in the car.

It has asked people to report about any suspicious cases and contact the emergency telephone on the number 999.