Tirana: 3 people detained over a series of thefts, 10 suspected stolen vehicles seized

Three police operations have been concluded in Tirana and Rinas, as part of investigations into a series of thefts, some of them committed with violence.

Following the processing of citizens’ reports and investigative actions, police have arrested three people, while 10 suspected stolen vehicles have been seized.

Operation “Navigator”

The services of Police Station No. 3 concluded the operation code-named “Navigator”, in which F. K., 51, and D. M., 37, were arrested.

The two are suspected of being the perpetrators of the thefts of several motorcycles, bicycles and scooters in different areas of Tirana.

During the operation, 6 bicycles, 2 scooters and 1 motorcycle, suspected stolen, were seized as material evidence.

Operation “October”

As part of the operation “October”, the services of Police Station No. 6 arrested K. K., 26, in the act.

According to police, the 26-year-old is suspected of having violently stolen a necklace from the neck of a female citizen on “Konferenca e Pezës” street.

Investigations also suspect that the arrested man committed another violent theft in the same area on 2 October 2026.

Operation “Kilometrazhi”

Meanwhile, Krujë Police Station, in cooperation with the services of the Durrës Local Police Directorate, concluded the operation “Kilometrazhi”.

During this operation, Y. A., 38, was arrested; he is suspected of having stolen a vehicle in Rinas. The vehicle was later located in Durrës and seized by police as material evidence.

Investigations continue to fully document the suspected criminal activity of the arrested persons in the field of thefts.

The procedural materials have been referred to the Prosecution for further action.