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19 March 2024

Gang of 5 stole Dh750,000 from employee on way to Sharjah bank

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sharjah Police arrested five Asians accused of the crime. (Supplied)

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By Mohammad El Sadafy

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sharjah Police have arrested five Asians accused in the theft of Dh750,000.

According to the police, an employee of a company in Sharjah was carrying the cash to deposit in a bank in the emirate when the gang of five stole the bag from him.

The employee registered a police complaint and a CID team launched an investigation which led to the arrest of the five men.

All five are in violation of the country’s residency laws.

The Sharjah Police has renewed its call to the public not to leave large amounts of money and jewellery exposed to theft.

It also called on the public to inform the police about any individual’s with suspicious behaviour .