Two Men Rob a Cold Store in Bahrain, Threatening the Worker with a Gas Cylinder

TDT | Manama

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In an incident reminiscent of a movie scene, two young men in their 20s robbed a cold store in Bahrain, threatening the worker with a gas cylinder. The incident took place over two consecutive days, with the men stealing cigarettes and juice.

According to the worker, the two men, aged 23 and 26, entered the store on May 28th, 2024, at 10 PM. They threatened the worker by setting fire to a gas cylinder and spraying him with the gas. This intimidation allowed them to steal a pack of cigarettes.

The following day, the two men returned to the store at 2 PM and repeated the same act of intimidation, stealing seven packs of cigarettes. The worker then reported the incident to the police.

Upon reviewing security camera footage, the worker discovered that the men had broken into the store's refrigerator and stolen juice boxes on the night of May 29th.

The first defendant confessed to the charges during his court appearance, claiming that they stole the items due to a previous dispute with the worker. He also stated that the refrigerator's lock was already broken when they opened it and that they paid for the stolen items afterward.

The defendants also confessed to the incident during their investigation with the Public Prosecution. The security footage confirmed the defendants' threats against the worker, using the gas cylinder and stealing cigarettes. The police investigation also confirmed the defendants' involvement in the incident.

The Public Prosecution charged the defendants with theft by coercion, accusing them of threatening the worker with fire by igniting a gas cylinder and spraying him with the gas. This coercive act allowed them to steal the goods and flee. The court has scheduled a hearing for August 26th to consider the case.