TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a pair of Turkish nationals who are suspected in dozens of break-ins in the capital, reports Nippon News Network (Apr. 9).
On June 6 last year, Ibrahim Ufuk Dahl, 25, and the other Turkish national are suspected of breaking into the home of a woman in her 60s in Itabashi Ward and stealing around 50,000 yen in cash and 15 rings, watches and other items worth approximately 2.3 million yen.
Upon his arrest, Dahl reportedly remained silent during questioning.
At the time of the incident, the woman was out. In gaining access, Dahl and the other suspect allegedly broke the glass of the back door.
The two men’s involvement came to light through security camera footage.
Approximately 20 similar thefts have been confirmed in Tokyo, Saitama Prefecture and other areas. Tokyo police are investigating whether the two men have committed other crimes.
