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Moment forklift-driving thief escapes jewellery heist on donkey

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Moment thief breaks into jewellery store with forklift before fleeing on donkey
  • A thief used a forklift to break into a jewellery store in Kayseri, Turkey, on Tuesday, 10 February.
  • Security footage showed the suspect forcing entry by breaking the shop's shutters and windows.
  • The individual allegedly stole 150 grams of gold from the premises.
  • Following the theft, the suspect made their escape on a donkey that was waiting nearby.
  • Police later identified, located, and arrested the suspect using security footage, recovering the stolen gold which was returned to its owner.
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