Saudi man arrested for six burglaries in Riyadh

Abu Dhabi: The Riyadh Police have arrested a Saudi man, who allegedly stole several vehicles and used them to commit six burglaries, police said.

Major Khaled Al Kreidis, assistant media spokesman for the Riyadh police, said the man, in his 30s, was allegedly involved in stealing a number of vehicles and using them in committing six robberies of food stores.

“The stolen materials and tobacco products are estimated at 82,000 riyals, approximately 20,000 riyals were seized and two stolen vehicles were also seized in his possession,” Major Al Kreidis added.

The man was referred to the Public Prosecution pending further interrogation and trial, police said.