A 47-year-old volunteer working at the Asian Games venue in Nagoya has been arrested for allegedly stealing a mat from the entrance of the arena, chunichi.co.jp reported. Tanya Niemand, a British self-described contract employee living in Nagoya’s Naka Ward, was taken into custody on December 5 by the Kita Police Station following a report from the tournament’s organizing committee.
Arrest at IG Arena
Police arrested Niemand on suspicion of theft after investigators determined a piece of equipment belonging to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games disappeared from the IG Arena in Nagoya’s Kita Ward. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on December 3, according to the Kita Police Station. Officers stated that the suspect has admitted to the allegations.
At the time of the incident, Niemand was volunteering at the venue to help set up the site for ceremonies. The IG Arena serves as a competition venue for the regional games. Tournament organizers discovered the missing item and contacted local law enforcement.
Police recover stolen mat as evidence
Authorities recovered the stolen mat as evidence during the investigation. On December 5, the Kita Police Station displayed the seized item.
What is the IG Arena?
What is the IG Arena?
The IG Arena is a competition venue located in Nagoya’s Kita Ward that serves the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
When did the theft occur?
The theft took place at approximately 9:00 p.m. on December 3, according to reports from the Kita Police Station. The organizing committee reported the missing equipment, leading to the December 5 arrest.
Who is the suspect?
The suspect is 47-year-old Tanya Niemand, a British national and self-described contract employee living in Nagoya’s Naka Ward. She was working as a volunteer assisting with ceremony setups at the arena when the incident happened.
Related reading