Three men have been arrested in Ajman on charges of stealing gold jewellery valued at AED 1.1 million and AED 40,000 in cash, just 12 hours after the crime was reported.
Ajman Police launched a search for the culprits after being alerted about the theft at a gold store.
Officers at the scene found the store alarms were turned off, which delayed the investigation.
The three suspects tried to evade the police by changing their clothes several times and donning masks.
The first suspect was arrested in Sharjah with the help of the local police, while the other two were caught in Ajman.
Following interrogation, the men confessed to the crime, with the police recovering AED 1.1 million worth of gold jewellery and AED 40,000 cash.
خلال 12 ساعة فقط... شرطة عجمان تتمكن من ضبط ثلاثة متهمين بسرقة مصوغات ذهبية تقدر قيمتها بمليون ومئة ألف درهم pic.twitter.com/RlY0nkEO6k
— ajmanpoliceghq (@ajmanpoliceghq) July 7, 2023

One dead after missile falls on vehicle in Abu Dhabi's Al Bahyah
Dubai reopens routes near airport after temporary closure
Dubai flights to resume gradually on Monday
Emirates to resume flights on Monday
UAE responds to incoming Iranian missile, drone threats on Monday
Dubai announces temporary suspension of flights
Fire contained in drone incident near Dubai Airport
