Suspect arrested in Ashkelon over pepper-spray robbery of a kiosk

On September 16, police received a report of a kiosk robbery in Ashkelon. Police suspect that a man sprayed pepper spray at the saleswoman, took cash and fled.

Following investigative and operational activity, officers identified and located the suspect.

On September 20, Ashkelon police officers arrested him in the city. The suspect was taken to the station for questioning.

Key facts

• The kiosk robbery occurred on September 16
• Police suspect pepper spray was used on the saleswoman
• The robber took cash and fled
• The suspect was arrested in Ashkelon on September 20
• He was taken for questioning