Baby stroller used to hide loot stolen by 8- and 9-year-olds: How the family of thieves exposed in Eilat operated
A couple from Haifa was arrested on suspicion of sending their children, ages 8 and 9, to steal items from stores in Eilat during a family vacation. According to the suspicion, the children collected the items and handed them to their parents, who hid some of the loot in a baby stroller. The value of the thefts is estimated at about 100,000 shekels. The mother was released to house arrest, the father will remain in custody until Thursday.
A couple from Haifa, in their thirties, was arrested on suspicion of exploiting their minor children, ages 8 and 9, to carry out a series of thefts from stores in Eilat during a family vacation. According to the suspicion, the parents convinced the children to enter various stores, locate desired items, remove them, and hand them over. Sometimes they used their baby daughter's stroller to hide the loot. The thefts were discovered after store owners noticed missing items and reported to the Eilat police. Investigators realized it was a serial theft ring and located the family. The value of the stolen property is estimated at about 100,000 shekels. Over the weekend, the mother was released to house arrest, and the father will remain in custody until Thursday. The article reports the event in a factual style, detailing the investigation and arrest.