Russian sailor arrested after stopping a city train while drunk and stealing a car
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In Busan, a drunken Russian sailor activated the emergency lever of a subway train on Line 1 to stop the train, then stole a car and drove about 14km before running away, but was arrested by the police about three hours later.
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The Busanjin Police Station in Busan is investigating Mr. A, a Russian sailor in his 20s, on charges of violating the Railway Safety Act, theft under the Criminal Act, and violating the Road Traffic Act (refusing a breathalyzer test).
A drunken Russian sailor stopped a Busan Metro train and then stole a car and ran away, but was caught by the police.
The Busanjin Police Station in Busan announced on the 13th that it is investigating Mr. A, a Russian sailor in his 20s, on charges of violating the Railway Safety Act, theft under the Criminal Act, and violating the Road Traffic Act (refusing a breathalyzer test).
Mr. A is suspected of boarding a train on Busan Metro Line 1 at around 11:30 pm on the 12th, and while passing through Dongmae Station, he activated the emergency lever of the train to stop the train and then ran away.
Afterwards, Mr. A stole a car parked at a fire station near Dongmae Station and drove it for about 14km.
The police dispatched after receiving a report of suspected drunk driving and arrested Mr. A around 3 a.m. on the 13th, about three hours after the crime.
It was confirmed that Mr. A was drunk at the time of the crime.
A police official said, "We plan to investigate the specific circumstances of the crime and consider applying for an arrest warrant."
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There is a possibility that the police will apply for an arrest warrant for Mr. A.
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Open Questions
- What is Mr. A’s specific motive for the crime?
- Will the police apply for an arrest warrant?
- Who owns the stolen car?
