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'He waits in the car, she carries out the task': You won't believe what this duo stole from a Zagreb resident, worth 11

'He waits in the car, she carries out the task': You won't believe what this duo stole from a Zagreb resident, worth 11 euros

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two individuals, a man and a woman described as being around 40 years old, stole two boxes of cigarettes valued at 11 euros from a store in Zagreb's Špansko neighborhood.
  • The suspects fled in a silver Peugeot 206/207, with the man being thin and short-haired, and the woman having long dark hair.
  • The victim shared surveillance footage and warned local businesses to be vigilant, as the theft, though small in value, was intentional.

A brazen theft in Zagreb's Špansko neighborhood has left a local resident warning businesses after two individuals made off with two boxes of cigarettes worth approximately 11 euros. The incident, which occurred on July 2, involved a man and a woman, both estimated to be around 40 years old, who appeared to work as a coordinated team.

The victim reported that the pair operated with a clear division of labor: the man waited in a running silver Peugeot 206/207 while the woman entered the store to commit the theft. Surveillance cameras captured the act, and the victim has shared the footage, urging local kiosks, shops, and small businesses in the area to be on alert.

If they recognize themselves in the post, they should know that there are recordings and that we will forward the photos.

— VictimThe victim warned local businesses and issued a direct message to the perpetrators after sharing surveillance footage of the theft.

While the monetary value of the stolen goods is low, the intentional nature of the act prompted the victim to share the incident in a local Facebook group. The goal was to raise awareness and prevent similar occurrences. The victim also issued a warning, stating that if the perpetrators recognize themselves in the post, they should know that recordings exist and will be forwarded.

The incident highlights a petty crime that, despite its low value, underscores the need for vigilance among small business owners. The coordinated method of the theft suggests a practiced approach, making awareness and shared information crucial for community safety.

He waits in the car, she carries out the task.

— VictimDescribing the coordinated method used by the man and woman during the theft.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.