Gold robbery ends in escape via donkey

Bizarre footage has emerged from Turkey, where a would-be gold thief escaped the scene of a crime using a donkey as a getaway vehicle.

Security camera footage from the Melikgazi district in central Turkey shows a suspect, wearing a beanie and a surgical mask, using a stolen forklift to open a gold store’s shutters and break the windows.

Inside, the thief toppled a display cabinet, breaking the glass and scattering gold jewellery. Unable to move heavy safes, the suspect collected loose gold into a bag.

After the robbery, the suspect made a surprising exit – forgoing the typical getaway vehicle in favour of a ride on a donkey.

Following the incident, authorities launched an investigation, and prosecutors are reportedly preparing formal charges. A 26-year-old suspect was reportedly identified based on security camera footage.