Russian ambassador to Bucharest Valery Kuzmin had his wallet stolen in downtown Sibiu last Saturday, June 9.

The ambassador and his wife were attending a theater performance in the city’s main square when the incident occurred, local Mediafax reported. The Russian official had money and a diplomatic card in the wallet. He filed a complaint with the Police, who are now trying to find the thief.

The Embassy has confirmed the incident involving the Russian ambassador, according to Sputnik Moldova-Romania.

Representatives of the Sibiu Police told Mediafax that five complaints were filed during the weekend on theft crimes, the thieves mainly targeting mobile phones and wallets.

Irina Marica, irina.marica@romania-insider.com