A thief was caught red handed while taking a wallet out of a woman's bag going on minibus route No. 116 from the Capital.

According to the Police, the suspect was taken to the Inspectorate for questioning, where he fully confessed, as he was found in the possession of the victim's wallet. It turned out that the 38-year-old person was previously trailed for similar acts.

The man now risks 13 to 17 thousand lei fine, 180 to 240 hours of unpaid community services, or up to 2 years of imprisonment.