Four gang members have been detained in Istanbul on charges of multiple thefts of tourist suitcases directly from hotel lobbies. According to local police, Turkish media reported, the suspects have already been detained.
It is no coincidence that suitcases became the object of theft. Tourist luggage is usually placed in the lobby before loading or unloading from the bus, and tourists are distracted by communication with the receptionist. This was used by thieves.
The case of the disappearance of personal belongings of tourists in different parts of the city was handled by the police. During the investigation, it was established that the crimes were recorded several times by video surveillance cameras. Faces of malefactors to militiamen didn’t make much work. Four gang members were soon found and detained. They have been charged with 11 thefts
The suspects committed a total of 11 thefts in the Sarier, Shishli and Fatih districts. Now they will stand trial.
If the stolen thing was not found?
Turkish police strongly recommend that you do not forget about your luggage when loading / unloading from a tourist bus. According to the law, the tour operator is responsible if a third party was involved. In this case – the one who committed the theft. But if the hotel is found guilty of violating safety regulations, only then can the court prosecute the operator.
As for tour managers, their responsibilities are limited to booking, paying for the tour and providing information about the service. That is why he is responsible for the theft.