A 19‑year‑old from Ciechanów County faces up to 25 years in prison after police arrested him for robbery involving a dangerous tool and unlawful detention.
Incident Report – 12 October
Ciechanów police received a robbery report on 12 October involving a 21‑year‑old from Płock County. Three men allegedly assaulted him while he was driving, forced him into a back seat, then put him in a car for several hours. They fired pneumatic bullets at him, threatened him, and made him withdraw money from an ATM and ingest an unknown substance. The victim suffered injuries that did not require hospitalization.
Police Investigation and Arrests
Investigators swiftly identified three suspects—aged 16, 19, and 21—on 13 October. All are residents of Ciechanów County. Evidence linked the 19‑year‑old to unlawful detention with special torment, robbery using a dangerous tool, and coercion. The 21‑year‑old faced a charge of driving while prohibited by a court ban, and the 16‑year‑old is to be tried by the Family and Juvenile Court for participation in the robbery.
Additional Firearm Charge – 10 October
On 10 October, the 19‑year‑old fired several shots from a pneumatic pistol in a shop in Ciechanów. No one was injured, but he now faces a charge of endangering life or causing serious bodily harm by wielding a weapon.
Temporary Detention and Sentencing Risk
On 15 October, the Ciechanów District Court temporarily detained the 19‑year‑old for three months. The court has warned that the offenses could carry a maximum sentence of 25 years.
Police Presence
The Ciechanów Police Department remains actively involved in the case.
