In Batken, a 15-year-old teenager suspected of a series of thefts has been detained

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In Batken, officers of the criminal investigation department of the Internal Affairs Directorate have solved a series of thefts that occurred on the night of March 9 to 10, 2026.

According to the Batken region's Internal Affairs Directorate, the suspect turned out to be a 15-year-old boy from the Batken district. In one night, the police received four reports of thefts. One of the complainants, a 71-year-old man, reported that in his absence, the perpetrator entered his house through a window and stole a "Redmi 5" mobile phone and a bicycle.

Another victim, a 74-year-old city resident, stated that the criminal broke the lock of his house and stole about 20,000 soms from his piggy bank, as well as a "Redmi A1" phone.

Additionally, a 27-year-old owner of a "Kia K7" reported the theft of 50,000 soms, his driver's license, passport, and bank cards from his car, which was parked on the territory of the regional hospital.

A 55-year-old citizen also reported that near the "Chynar-Bak" mosque, an unknown person broke the window of his "Honda CR-V3" and stole a "Redmi 10" mobile phone.

Criminal cases have been initiated for all incidents under Article 205 ("Theft") of the Criminal Code. As a result of operational measures, law enforcement officers identified and detained the suspect — a 15-year-old teenager A.A.

He has currently been taken to the Internal Affairs Directorate of the city of Batken, where investigative actions are ongoing. Law enforcement officials are determining the reasons that prompted the teenager to commit these crimes.
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