Man Arrested in Riyadh With 9 Stolen Vehicle Batteries
Riyadh security patrols arrested a man accused of stealing vehicle batteries and found nine batteries in his possession.
Security patrols in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Region have arrested a man accused of stealing batteries from parked vehicles.
According to Saudi Public Security, the suspect was arrested after he appeared in a video clip stealing a battery from a parked vehicle in Riyadh.
Authorities said nine vehicle batteries were found in his possession at the time of the arrest.
دوريات الأمن بمنطقة الرياض تقبض على شخص لسرقته بطارية مركبة متوقفة بمدينة الرياض. pic.twitter.com/JZ7wf88uBK — الأمن العام (@security_gov) August 14, 2026
A photo released by Public Security showed the arrested suspect standing behind several seized batteries.
The authorities confirmed that the necessary legal procedures were taken against the suspect.
He has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal action.
The arrest was announced by Saudi Public Security on August 14, 2026.
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