According to police, the suspect — described as an illegal infiltrator — was apprehended in an apartment in Yaffo following a targeted operation carried out by security forces.

The investigation was launched after multiple reports were received regarding mezuzos being removed from the doorposts of homes throughout the two cities.

Officers from the Cholon police station conducted an undercover investigation that included the use of advanced technological equipment in an effort to identify those responsible for the thefts.

As investigators gathered evidence and carried out additional investigative activity, police said they were able to uncover the suspect’s identity and locate him.

Authorities stated that at the time of the arrest, the suspect was found in possession of numerous mezuzos believed to have been torn from the doorframes of homes in Cholon and Bat Yam.

The suspect was taken to the Cholon police station for questioning as investigators continue examining whether he may have been involved in additional incidents and work to gather further evidence connected to the case.

Police said that the suspect is expected to be brought before the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where investigators will request an extension of his detention in order to continue the investigation.

{Matzav.com}