Military Man in Odesa Region Steals Acquaintance's Car, Damages It, and Flees
In the Odesa region, a 25-year-old military serviceman stole a car from a neighbor with whom he had been drinking alcohol. The perpetrator damaged the vehicle, abandoned it, and fled. The man had previously been held accountable for similar crimes.
In the Odesa region, a 25-year-old man stole a car from a 58-year-old acquaintance. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred after they had been drinking alcohol together, when the owner of the vehicle fell asleep. The perpetrator took advantage of the opportunity, took the keys, and drove away.
Shortly thereafter, the thief lost control of the vehicle, drove it into a ditch, and abandoned the damaged Lada, after which he fled the scene. It later turned out that the detainee is a serviceman of the National Guard, who had previously been repeatedly held accountable for criminal offenses, including the theft of vehicles.
The man faces up to 8 years in prison for the crime. The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated.