Two men who allegedly stole Dh195,000 from a woman after distracting her with a “bad tire” stunt were arrested within three hours, police said on Tuesday.
The woman had withdrawn the cash from a bank in Fujairah, an emirate on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates along the Gulf of Oman, and placed it inside her car.
The suspects followed her and when she stopped, a man approached claiming that one of her tires was damaged.
When he got out to check it out, the second suspect opened the car door, grabbed the cash, and both men fled.
Police said the complaint was received at 10:50 am, and after quick coordination with Sharjah police, the suspects were located and arrested in Sharjah, an emirate about 100 kilometers west of Fujairah.
Authorities said the pair were also wanted for similar robberies in other emirates.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant after withdrawing cash and avoid socializing with strangers outside banks.
