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Indictment of Two Young Men for Two Robberies in Rijeka Stores

They threatened with a plastic gun and used pepper spray, making off with nearly 800 euros.

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Summary
  • The County State Attorney's Office in Rijeka has filed an indictment against two young men.
  • They are charged with two robberies in Rijeka stores, committed in October and August 2025.
  • The first heist involved a plastic gun, while the second used pepper spray.
  • Potential sentences range from one to twelve years in prison.

The County State Attorney's Office in Rijeka has filed an indictment against two Croatian citizens, aged 19 and 20, charging them with two robberies committed in stores in the Rijeka area. The identities of the accused have not been publicly disclosed, only their ages, as announced by the County State Attorney's Office.

First Heist: Masked and Armed with a Plastic Gun

The first defendant, a 19-year-old, is charged with entering a Rijeka store on October 11, 2025, wearing a mask, and demanding money from a female employee while threatening her with a plastic gun. Fearing for her life, she handed over 364 euros, after which the young man fled the scene.

Second Heist: Pepper Spray and a Joint Effort

According to the indictment, both defendants entered another store in the Rijeka area on August 12, 2025, together and by prior agreement. The first defendant then sprayed a male employee with an irritant spray, specifically pepper spray, after which the second defendant demanded money. The employee, also fearing for his life, handed over 421.29 euros. Sources differ slightly in the precision of the stated amount, with some mentioning a rounded figure of around 421 euros.

Potential Sentences

For the first robbery, the perpetrator faces a prison sentence of one to ten years, while for the second heist, both face a sentence of three to twelve years in prison. In practice, the court panel may impose a lighter sentence, including a suspended sentence, provided it is in accordance with the law.

The indictment was filed by the County State Attorney's Office in Rijeka following the investigation.

FAQ
How much money did the accused take in total? +
In the first robbery, they took 364 euros, and in the second, 421.29 euros, totaling approximately 785 euros.
What are the potential sentences for these crimes? +
For the first robbery, the penalty ranges from one to ten years in prison, and for the second, from three to twelve years.
Have the names of the accused been released? +
No, the County State Attorney's Office has not released the identities of the accused, only their ages of 19 and 20.

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