Recently, a Russian soldier has been identified as the culprit behind the theft of Apple AirPods from a Ukrainian town.
The theft occurred in the Ternopil region of Ukraine in May 2020 when a soldier wearing an electric-blue bomber jacket stole the AirPods from an online store. The suspect was caught on CCTV entering the store, taking two AirPods cases, and fleeing the scene.
The Ukrainian police took to social media in search of the suspect, asking citizens to help identify him. After a successful investigation, it was revealed that the thief was in fact a Russian soldier.
The soldier’s identity has been made public after authorities provided a detailed description of him. He is said to be a 21 year old resident of Omsk, Russia and stationed with the Gazovik Orenburg, a football team in the Russian Professional Football League. He was also found to have been engaging in various criminal activities in Ukraine since the start of 2020.
The theft of the AirPods has sparked outrage amongst the Ukrainian public, who oppose the presence of Russian troops in their country. They also feel that the authorities available to citizens in the area should be better used for protecting them rather than tracking down and trying to identify a thief.
For now, the whereabouts of the Russian soldier remain a mystery. Some speculate that he has managed to flee to Russia in the chaos of the events of 2020, while others fear he may still be present in the region, engaging in other criminal activities.
No matter what has happened to the soldier, his misfortune serves as a reminder of the dangers of theft. With the growing presence of technology and the on-going conflict between Ukraine and Russia, it is important to remain vigilant and look out for any suspicious activities.
