EGYPT- Man arrested for murder of jewelry store owner

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ALBAWABA, EGYPT – February 28 2024 – Security forces have managed the capture the person who is responsible for the tragic killing of jewelry store owner, Hosni Al-Khanagry, who was robbed of his gold possessions earlier this week. Following the theft, the perpetrator was captured and taken to a local police station, where he will need to await further legal action to see what his fate is.

Within just 24 hours of the tragic incident, Egyptian authorities were able to identify the assailant by going over surveillance footage from nearby streets and shops in the area where the crime happened to take place. Luck was on the authorities’ side in this case as they managed to find just what they needed from the footage. With the use of the surveillance footage, the culprit’s whereabouts were able to be determined, leading to his arrest, with plans to present him before the public prosecution on Wednesday.

The crime took place at Al-Khanagry’s jewelry store, located in the Boulaq Abu Al-Ela neighborhood of central Cairo, where he was attacked, and his valuable jewelry was taken by an unknown perpetrator. 

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