Murmansk man pulls knife in store over unpaid beer
Now the man faces up to 10 years in prison.
Jan 23, 2026 0
A 39-year-old man from Murmansk is facing charges for an armed robbery involving stolen beer.
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In Murmansk, police detained a 39-year-old man who committed an armed robbery in a grocery store on Heroes of the Northern Fleet Avenue.
Surveillance footage helped police quickly identify the suspect in the grocery store incident.
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According to the investigation, the perpetrator hid two bottles of beer in a bag and at the checkout paid only for cat food, pretending the purchase was complete. When the salesperson noticed suspicious behavior and approached to clarify, the man pulled out a knife and, under threat of violence, fled with the stolen alcohol.
Operatives reviewed footage from surveillance cameras and quickly identified the suspect. He turned out to be an unemployed Murmansk resident, previously convicted for a similar crime.
A criminal case of armed robbery has been initiated against the man. The court placed him in custody — now he faces up to 10 years in prison.
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