Israel National News: Police officers in the Judea region arrested a Palestinian Arab, who is suspect of breaking into homes in Gush Etzion communities. Following a in-depth and complex investigation, an indictment was filed against him for property offenses and weapon theft.

The investigation revealed that the suspect operated systematically. In one incident, disguising himself as a religious Jew, wearing a yarmulka and sandals, he roamed around Elazar during the day and attempted to break into a residential home. When he noticed that the residents were at home, he pretended to be a hiker and asked for water. He then continued to break in to a nearby house, which he found empty, and stole personal belongings and ammunition.

In another incident, he entered Efrat, disguised as a local resident. He broke into a house and stole property. To avoid suspicion, he left the town wearing a wide-brimmed hat and carrying a bag from the Bnei Akiva youth movement.