Wallet, KD 85, and Docs Stolen After Car Break-In
The incident came to light after a citizen, born in 1991, filed a complaint at Jahra Police Station. He reported that an unknown individual had smashed the rear window of his vehicle while it was parked in a shopping mall lot. The thief then stole a wallet containing KD 85, various official documents, and the car's registration book.
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