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Man Arrested for Attempted Cable Theft in Odesa

10 September 2025

On the morning of September 10th, Odesa's patrol police detained a man who was allegedly trying to steal cable near an electric charging station on Academician Korolev Street. According to the witness, an unknown man with a tool bag was attempting to cut the cable near the electric vehicle charging station.
The inspectors promptly arrived at the scene after receiving a call from a concerned citizen who noticed suspicious activity near the electric equipment.
Preliminary reports indicate that the suspect was carrying a tool bag that could have been used for cutting the electrical cable. Such actions may be classified as an attempt of theft or property damage to the charging station.
The patrol officers quickly responded to the report and arrived on Academician Korolev Street to assess the situation. The man was apprehended at the scene without resistance.
"According to the informant, an unknown man with a tool bag was trying to cut the cable near the charging station," the patrol police stated.
For a detailed investigation of the incident, an investigative team was called to establish all the circumstances and motives behind the suspect's actions. Experts are determining whether there was indeed an attempt of theft or damage to the electrical equipment.