After months of investigations, Israeli police have arrested a 56-year-old man from Bnei Brak suspected of carrying out a series of break-ins across Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, and Tel Aviv.
The investigation began in March following multiple reports of burglaries in the area. According to police, the suspect allegedly broke into nine separate locations between March and May, including pizza shops, a synagogue, and restaurants.
A String of Thefts and Damage
One of the earliest incidents occurred on March 27, when the suspect reportedly broke into a pizza shop on Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak, stealing approximately ₪1,682 (roughly $450) in cash.
In April, police say the suspect carried out three additional burglaries:
- On April 19 and 21, he allegedly targeted another pizza shop and a synagogue on HaMakabim Street, both in Bnei Brak.
- On April 30, he reportedly broke into a restaurant on Bialik Street in Ramat Gan, stealing cash from the register, charity boxes, and a laptop — totaling over ₪2,000.
The spree continued into May, when the suspect allegedly burglarized five more businesses, mainly restaurants and food establishments. Police estimate the total stolen in May alone exceeded ₪11,000. In all cases, significant damage was caused to doors and property during the break-ins.
