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Police found car stolen in Penza when thieves tried selling it

10:20 | 28.01.2015 | Incidents

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Penza, 28 January 2015. PenzaNews. The police have located a Lada Priora stolen on Ulyanovskaya street in Penza after meeting the hijackers under the disguise of potential buyers.

Police found car stolen in Penza when thieves tried selling it

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As the press service of the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs informed PenzaNews agency, the Lada Priora attracted the attention of thieves after its owner left the keys in the baggage lock of her car.

“Later on, the police received a tip about an ad that offers to buy a similar car, and organized a meetup with the sellers,” explained the officials.

The police added they arrested three Penza residents, aged 22 to 29, under charges of car theft.

“They confessed to the crime, and were released from custody on condition not to leave the city. The car was returned to its owner. A criminal case has been initiated,” the press service informed.

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