Sharjah: Police have arrested two men accused of stealing from parked cars in residential areas, an official said.
It is believed the suspects, of GCC nationalities, broke vehicle windows to unlock car doors and steal valuables left inside.
Officials said several car owners had lodged complaints with police about the thefts, saying they had lost money, jewellery and other valuables kept in cars.
Many had parked alongside buildings near their homes or at the roadside while they were at work or visiting friends and relatives. Theft complaints have been reported from different locations across the emirate, officials said.
Police formed a team to track down the suspects and arrested them.
The case has been referred to the public prosecution.
Colonel Dr Abdul Qader Al Ameri, acting director of Sharjah Criminal Investigation Department, appealed to people not to leave valuables in their cars or to keep their engines running when they leave their vehicles unattended.
Col Al Ameri urged the public to report any suspicious behaviour around their vehicles or in their residential areas by calling the following numbers: 999, 065632222 or through the Najeed police service’s toll-free number, 800151, or via SMS on 7999
