In Odessa, an 18-year-old commits theft to avoid mobilization

In a shocking turn of events in Odessa, an 18-year-old teenager committed a theft in hopes of avoiding mobilization. As a result, he has been placed in detention as a preventive measure. The National Police of the region revealed that the young man could face up to 10 years in prison for his crime.

Theft in Primorsky district

The incident took place in the Primorsky district of the city, where the teenager targeted a woman leaving a store with a purse in hand. After robbing her, he quickly fled towards Kanatna Street, leaving the victim with property damages exceeding 13,000 hryvnias.

Escape and capture

After committing the crime, the 18-year-old fled to his home in the Peresip district using public transport. The victim promptly reported the incident to the police, who are now handling the case. The young man has been charged with theft, and the investigation is ongoing with the case set to go to court.