Police Judicial Brigade of El Omrane Arrests Two Suspects in High‑Profile Judge’s Car Theft

Date: 18 February 2026

The Judicial Police Brigade of El Omrane succeeded, two days ago, in apprehending two individuals accused of stealing a large quantity of jewelry from the car of a well‑known judge, according to a police source.

How the robbery unfolded

• Surveillance: The suspects observed the magistrate as she was closing her vehicle.
• Tampering: They interfered with the car’s locking mechanism.
• Break‑in: As soon as the judge drove away, the perpetrators forced the door open and entered the vehicle.
• Theft: They removed the valuable jewelry and later headed to a gold market, where part of the stolen items was sold.

Police actions and ongoing investigation

• The Judicial Police Brigade recovered the stolen jewelry.
• Both suspects, together with a complicit jeweler, have been placed at the disposal of investigators.
• Authorities are now determining the full extent of the accomplice’s involvement and preparing to pursue further judicial proceedings.

“The swift response of the El Omrane brigade demonstrates our commitment to protecting public officials and combating organized theft,” a police spokesperson said.

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