Man Robs Flower Kiosk with Air Pistol, Steals Flowers and Bear

Police in Yekaterinburg detained a 47-year-old man who threatened a vendor with a pneumatic pistol and stole two bouquets of flowers and a plush teddy bear.

Apr 17, 2026

The robbery took place at a flower kiosk in Yekaterinburg during the night of February 1.
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reader of E1.RU

In Yekaterinburg, law enforcement officers detained 47-year-old local resident Evgeny Ayupov, who raided a flower kiosk on the night of February 1. Armed with a pneumatic pistol, he stole two bouquets and a soft toy bear.

Police found shooting targets in the detainee«s apartment along with the weapons used in the crime.
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Yekaterinburg Police Department

As reported by the city police department, operatives quickly identified the perpetrator and detained him in hot pursuit. A search of the detainee«s apartment on Borovaya Street uncovered the pneumatic pistol used in the attack, as well as a pneumatic rifle. The stolen flowers and toy were also found in the residence.

Security camera footage captured the suspect during the robbery without any attempt to conceal his identity.

Surveillance footage shows Ayupov behaving aggressively, touching the flowers. To the vendor«s remarks, he responds by shouting: »Don«t try to fix me! Get lost! If I»m touching them, then I know what I«m doing. The road of suffering begins. Don»t try to make a fool out of me. I want these roses.«

After the bouquets were assembled for him, the man pulled out the pistol and commanded: «I won»t pay. Hands! On the floor! Lie down quickly! Lie down! I«ll bring the money tomorrow. You can call [the police].»

At the police station, the detainee changed his tone and explained that he needed the flowers and gift to congratulate the daughter of an acquaintance on her birthday. According to him, he intended to return the money the next day. Ayupov apologized to the saleswoman and promised to fully compensate for the damage. It was also revealed that he had previously been convicted for non-payment of alimony.

Despite his remorse, a criminal case was opened against the man under Part 2 of Article 162 of the Russian Criminal Code, «Robbery with a weapon.» Such a crime is punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment. The detainee is currently in custody.

Previously, Evgeny Ayupov had drawn attention for animal cruelty. A dog he abused was taken away from him. The Doberman came into his possession last year, shortly after the high-profile case involving a puppy named Ugolyok (Ember). At that time, Ayupov was filmed walking an emaciated puppy and beating it in public. Fortunately, Ugolyok was rescued by animal rights activists.