Territories resident arrested after breaking into homes in Jerusalem - disguised as a Haredi man

A 29-year-old resident of the Palestinian Authority was arrested on Saturday night on suspicion of breaking into homes in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem while disguised as a Haredi man. Burglary tools and property suspected as stolen were found in his possession. His remand was extended by two days.

Police officers from the Moriah station in the Jerusalem District arrested a 29-year-old resident of the Palestinian Authority on Saturday night, on suspicion of breaking into homes in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem and stealing items, while disguised as a Haredi man. The arrest came after reports were received at the police hotline about a suspicious person in the neighborhood, alongside reports of a suspected break-in at a residence. The officers arrested the suspect, who was dressed in a black-and-white suit, wore a hat, and had side curls attached. A search revealed property suspected as stolen and burglary tools in his possession. The suspect was brought in for questioning, and his remand was extended by two days at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court.