The officers of the Ismoili Somoni District Department of Internal Affairs of Dushanbe detained four minors suspected of committing a series of thefts from retail outlets. This was reported by the Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe.
According to the investigation, the detainees acted at night, breaking into the shops of private entrepreneurs. The teenagers stole cash, large quantities of clothing, alcoholic beverages and other material assets. The total damage caused to the victims is preliminarily estimated at 100 thousand somoni.
As specified by the department, the relevant procedural materials have been drawn up regarding the detainees. At present, a preliminary investigation is being conducted aimed at establishing all the circumstances of the crimes committed, as well as possible additional episodes of illegal activity.
Law enforcement agencies are calling on parents and teachers to strengthen control over the behavior of minors, and on retail outlet owners to ensure appropriate measures to protect property.