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Ukrainian police needed to clean creative robber: five hours of washing
A man in Kiev covered himself in tar in an attempt to rob a supermarket, but police needed hours to clean him up.
In the Ukrainian capital Kiev, a 26-year-old man attempted to rob a supermarket by covering himself in tar to remain unrecognizable in the dark. However, the robber was quickly apprehended by police after he entered the supermarket, but his creative plan led to an unexpected problem.
The police required five hours to clean the man before he could be taken to the police station. This process involved the use of twelve liters of oil and four liters of soap, along with shoe brushes to thoroughly remove the tar. This was reported by the Ukrainian police in various statements.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, and despite his attempts to camouflage himself, the application of tar resulted in a significant issue during his arrest. The thief likely did not foresee that his strategy would lead to a lengthy cleaning process by the authorities.
Ukrainian police often face unusual situations, but this time the robber's creativity was at the forefront. The attempt to remain invisible failed and resulted in a remarkable challenge for the officers involved in his apprehension.
According to the police, the initial arrest was swift, but a heavier task followed in the form of removing the tar. The officers were well-prepared for various scenarios, but this exceeded the usual procedure.
This incident has since caught the attention of the media, with various news outlets reporting on the unusual circumstances surrounding the robber's arrest and the subsequent cleaning.