Alborz police dismantle eight-member vehicle theft gang

Police in Alborz province have dismantled an eight-member criminal gang that specialized in stealing vehicles and property from internet-based and rental car drivers. The group would rent vehicles and then misuse the circumstances to steal the cars and the drivers' belongings.

Following the arrests, authorities recovered eight stolen vehicles and 22 stolen mobile phones from the suspects' hideout. Victims have been identified and have confirmed the identities of the thieves.

As part of a broader neighborhood security initiative, Alborz police also reported the arrest of 28 other thieves over the past month, bringing the total to 36 individuals apprehended for various crimes including residential burglary, vehicle theft, and mobile phone theft. Additionally, a three-person gang involved in violent mobile phone robberies was caught with 50 stolen devices, and a motorcycle theft ring was dismantled, resulting in the recovery of nine stolen motorcycles.