KHALEEJ TIMES, Thursday, Jan 21, 2021 | Jamadi Al Thani 8, 1442
Duo on trial for Dh229,000 villa robbery
Emirates:
Two men of Asian origin — who are serving time in a Dubai prison for a
different crime — are now standing trial over a robbery committed five years
ago.
In the fresh trial, they are accused of stealing cash and jewellery worth
Dh229,060.
Documents available with the Dubai Public Prosecution revealed that on June 29,
2015, the two accused had entered a villa at Port Saeed neighbourhood in Dubai
through a back door while the property’s owner was travelling abroad.
The men managed to sneak into his bedroom, and stole the cash and valuable
jewellery by breaking open a safe.
The villa owner’s valet informed him about the theft. Soon, the owner lodged a
complaint with the Dubai Police.
The suspects were arrested after the stolen cash and jewellery items were found
from their accommodation.
The public prosecution referred the accused to the Dubai Criminal Court, where
their trial is in progress.