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One detained in Marneuli for theft

The indidivual has stolen various household items form several families in February. Photo: Shot from interior ministry video

Agenda.ge, 14 Feb 2021 - 15:26, Tbilisi,Georgia

Police have detained an individual for theft in the eastern Georgian town of Marneuli.

The individual, identified as I.J. and born in 1993, is currently on probation for theft.

The interior ministry has released video footage of the detention:

The interior ministry has reported that the individual stole various household items from a family in Marneuli on February 13.

Meanwhile, earlier this month he had robbed three other households as well.

The crime is punishable by four to seven years in prison.

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