Four Arrested on Suspicion of Robbing Soldier at Knifepoint and Stealing His Rifle in Holon

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Police arrested four suspects on suspicion of the alleged violent robbery of a 19-year-old soldier in Holon, during which his personal M16 rifle was stolen. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident, and their detention was extended by five days.

According to the suspicion, the soldier arrived on Friday evening at an acquaintance's apartment on Henrietta Szold Street in Holon, where he was robbed by suspects who were staying in the apartment. They threatened him with a knife and took the rifle from him.

Police opened an investigation and searches to locate the weapon, which has not yet been found. In parallel, the soldier was detained by the military police investigators.