The suspects took advantage of the absent-mindedness of Romanian tourist Alexandru Florin Elvis, who was waiting in the car for his wife who was shopping in Fatih, and stole the bag in the back seat. The suspects took the money and valuables in the bag and left the empty bag back in the vehicle and drove away. The theft, which took place within minutes, was recorded on the security camera of a nearby hotel. Romanian tourist Alexandru Florin Elvis, whose bag was stolen, said, "While I was sitting, a thief came and stole my bag from my car. I was not aware of anything. I didn't even have money to travel back, I don't have any money."