Robert Duka, a 50-year-old man from Vlora, is suspected of carrying out an armed robbery at a commercial bank in Tirana's Komuna e Parisit neighborhood, stealing approximately €60,000 before escaping on an electric scooter.
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The robbery took place on November 2 at around 10:45 a.m., when the suspect allegedly entered the bank wearing dark clothing, a face covering and carrying a firearm.
He first threatened the security guard before approaching a female cashier and demanding money at gunpoint.
After taking approximately €60,000, the suspect fled the scene using an electric scooter, an unusual escape method that reportedly helped him avoid detection by vehicles.
Police immediately established checkpoints and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrator, who initially managed to disappear into the streets of the Albanian capital.
Authorities identified Robert Duka, a 50-year-old resident of Vlora, as the suspected perpetrator.
The investigation is ongoing, and the allegations against him remain subject to the judicial process.