Police announce that they arrested a Palestinian illegally residing in Israel on suspicion he stole money and jewelry from a 17-year-old.
The suspect, a 24-year-old from Hebron, allegedly confronted the teenager last month with several other men in a parking lot in Givatayim. The men threatened the 17-year-old, causing him to fear for his life, police say.
Under pressure from the group, the teenager withdrew money from a nearby ATM and handed them the cash. He also transferred money to the men via electronic payment apps. In total, he was robbed of some NIS 3,200 ($960).
After that, the 24-year-old suspect forcibly stole jewelry that the teenager had been wearing, police add.
The victim later reported the incident to the police, who identified and tracked down the suspect from Hebron, but are still in the process of locating additional suspects.
A prosecutor’s statement was filed against the suspect earlier this week, and his detention was extended until September 12. Police say that state prosecutors plan to file charges against him in the coming days.
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