Police detain Kirils Lipatovs, suspected of serious crime, thanks to public tips
Latvia's State Police have detained Kirils Lipatovs, born in 1998, who is suspected of committing a serious crime, after residents provided information about his whereabouts.
The State Police of Latvia have announced the detention of Kirils Lipatovs, born in 1998, who is suspected of committing a serious crime. His location was determined thanks to information provided by members of the public.
Search and detention
On August 25, the State Police had released a photograph of the man, asking anyone with knowledge of his possible whereabouts to come forward. The public response eventually helped establish where Lipatovs was, allowing police officers to detain him.
On the morning of August 28, around 10:28, the State Police published a statement on social media confirming that the man's location had been established and that he had been detained. The agency thanked all residents who provided useful information to police and shared the published photograph.
Presumption of innocence
The State Police stressed that no person is considered guilty until their guilt in committing a criminal offense has been proven in the manner prescribed by law. The source report did not specify further details about the particular crime Lipatovs is suspected of.
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