A 29-year-old Palestinian West Bank resident was arrested Saturday night in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood after police caught him allegedly breaking into homes while disguised as an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man. Officers from the Jerusalem District’s Moriah station moved in following reports of a suspicious person walking through the residential area alongside a separate report of a break-in at a nearby property.
Arrest and Disguise Details in Gilo
When authorities located the suspect, he wore black-and-white clothing accompanied by a hat. Police stated that sidelocks were glued onto his face as part of the elaborate disguise. A search of his belongings revealed items suspected of being stolen, alongside tools that investigators believe were used to commit the burglaries.
Did You Know? The suspect’s disguise involved black-and-white clothing, a hat, and glued-on sidelocks designed to mimic the appearance of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man in the Gilo neighborhood.
Court extends suspect detention for two days
Following the arrest, officers transported the suspect to the Moriah station for questioning regarding his potential involvement in the reported break-ins. He subsequently appeared before the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court. The court reviewed the initial evidence and extended his detention by two days to allow authorities to continue their inquiries.
Police arrest disguised suspect in Jerusalem
Where did the arrest take place?
The arrest occurred Saturday night in Jerusalem’s Gilo neighborhood. Officers from the Jerusalem District’s Moriah station handled the response.
What was the suspect wearing during the incident?
According to police, the suspect wore black-and-white clothing and a hat, with sidelocks glued on as part of a disguise to pose as an ultra-Orthodox Jewish man.
What happened after the suspect was taken into custody?
He was brought to the Moriah station for questioning regarding his suspected involvement in home break-ins. He then appeared before the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, which extended his detention by two days.
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