Burnt Car Exposes Syrian Duo Behind KD39,000 Jewelry Store Robbery in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY, July 14: A daring armed robbery at a jewelry store in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh ended with the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of all stolen valuables after an intensive police investigation unraveled the crime, the Ministry of Interior announced.

According to the ministry, the robbery was carried out by two men armed with a fake pistol and a knife, who stormed the jewelry shop before fleeing with gold jewelry and mobile phones worth about KD39,000.

Criminal investigators from the Farwaniya Governorate Investigation Department launched an extensive probe, combing through the crime scene, collecting forensic evidence, and reviewing surveillance footage that captured the suspects during the heist.

Investigators identified the suspects as two Syrian nationals. One of them was already wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for violating residency regulations.

The investigation further revealed that the pair had stolen a vehicle to carry out the robbery before setting it ablaze in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area in an attempt to destroy evidence and evade capture.

Despite the elaborate escape plan, detectives tracked down and arrested both suspects. Security teams also recovered all the stolen gold and mobile phones.

During questioning, the suspects confessed to the robbery after being confronted with the evidence. The shop owner later identified the recovered valuables, confirming they belonged to the looted jewelry store.

The suspects have been referred to the competent authorities to face legal proceedings.

The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing criminals and maintaining public safety, stressing that anyone attempting to undermine the country's security will be brought to justice.