Caught red-handed pickpocketing in Şişli: The criminal records of two children surprised

Istanbul's Şişli district became the scene of an arrest on July 1st when police apprehended two individuals suspected of pickpocketing. The suspects, H.Ö. and A.K., were observed by officers from the Güven Timleri Şube Müdürlüğü B Bölge Ekipler Amirliği moving suspiciously while wearing face coverings. Their actions drew the attention of the police, who began surveillance.

The officers witnessed the pair employing a pickpocketing technique to steal a mobile phone from a targeted individual. Upon realizing they were being observed by law enforcement, the two suspects attempted to flee the scene on foot. Police intervention was immediate, leading to their capture.

An examination of the suspects' backgrounds revealed astonishingly extensive criminal histories. H.Ö. was found to have a staggering 470 prior offenses recorded in the General Information Gathering (GBT) and National Judicial Network Information System (UYAP) databases. A.K. was not far behind, with a record of 74 offenses.

Further investigation indicated that A.K. was also wanted for questioning regarding a theft offense categorized as 'theft of property under safekeeping within a building.' Following their processing at the police station, both H.Ö. and A.K. were brought before the court. They were subsequently released under judicial control measures, a decision that highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing repeat offending.