Thief Steals 24 Classic Books in Buguruslan

A thief in Buguruslan stole two dozen books of classic literature, leaving other valuables untouched, police in the Orenburg Region said.

Jan 29, 2026

A man stole 24 books of classic literature in the city of Buguruslan.
Source:
Russian Interior Ministry«s department for the Orenburg Region

A 63-year-old local woman contacted police in Buguruslan (Orenburg Region, Russia).

Police in the Orenburg Region detained a suspect who stole multiple volumes of classic works.
Source:
Russian Interior Ministry«s department for the Orenburg Region

She reported that an uninvited guest had broken a window and entered her house, which was temporarily unoccupied. He did not take any valuables, but stole 24 books. These were works of classic literature: a 12-volume collection of Leo Tolstoy«s works, a six-volume set of Victor Hugo»s, and others.

Criminal investigation officers questioned potential witnesses and detained a 34-year-old resident of Buguruslan with multiple prior convictions. He confessed that he intended to sell the books, and some of them were seized, though he had already managed to sell some. A criminal case has been initiated on charges of theft (Article 158 of the Russian Criminal Code). An investigation is underway.