UAE | Crime
Man arrested for robbing victims after offering rides in Dubai
Police have arrested a man who robbed people by first luring them into his car by offering them a cheaper ride than a taxi.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:19 July 19, 2008
Dubai: Police have arrested a man who robbed people by first luring them into his car by offering them a cheaper ride than a taxi.
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had received a number of complaints of robbery committed by a man of African origin.
The CID formed teams to nab the suspect. The teams got a tip-off that an African identified as D.W. was involved in the crime.
The suspect used to drive the victims to a service road and then attack and rob them.
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