  Failed bank robber tried to steal some USD 13,000 from Yerevan bank March 29, 2011 - 17:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 29, the police station of Nor Nork district of Yerevan received information on people wounded as a result of gun usage at Nor Nork branch of Converse Bank. An operational-investigative group found out that the Nor Nork Police custodial services department chief, captain Arthur Hakobyan was the failed robber of the bank, the RA Police reported. At around 12:00pm, Hakobyan made his way to the bank, wearing a mask and using Makarov pistol, and committed an armed assault on the bank employees, taking 37,800 rubles, AMD 1,724,000, 358 euros and USD 6,695. The crime was prevented due to professional qualifications of the policemen working in the bank. The policemen used his Makarov pistol, as a result of which Arthur Hakobyan has got gunshot wounds and has been taken to Grigor Lusavorich medical center. Makarov pistol was confiscated from Hakobyan. Details are clarified; a special investigative service carries out the investigation.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
