Arrest of a YouTuber's Son for Stealing a Taxi in Marrakech
On June 20, 2026, the security services in Marrakech successfully apprehended a suspect involved in the theft of a taxi. The incident occurred in the Boulbakar area of the Daoudiate neighborhood, where the perpetrator, identified as the son of a well-known YouTuber, took advantage of a moment when the taxi driver left the vehicle to purchase a bottle of water. The taxi was left running, allowing the suspect to steal it and flee to an unknown location.
Following the report of the crime, local authorities launched an immediate investigation under the direct supervision of the Marrakech Police Department. Their efforts enabled them to trace the vehicle's route and ultimately discover it parked in a side street in the Mohammedia neighborhood. However, the investigation did not stop at recovering the taxi; it continued to identify and track the offender. The Anti-Gang Unit succeeded in arresting the suspect during an operation that took place on the night of Friday.
The suspect was placed under police custody at the request of the relevant public prosecutor, allowing for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding this case. This operation is part of broader security efforts aimed at combating theft crimes targeting transportation professionals and taxi drivers, thereby enhancing the sense of security within various neighborhoods of the city.
As reported by sabahagadir.ma.
