Police in the Criuleni district are investigating a suspected attempt to kill a car owner after the brakes of his vehicle allegedly failed while he was driving. The owner parked the car near his father’s home in the village of Onitcani. When he later got behind the wheel and started moving, he found the brakes were not working and went to police. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the area. The recordings show an unknown man approaching the parked car with a sharp object, making movements near the vehicle before walking away. The car owner identified the man on the video as a resident of Onitcani. Police also determined the suspect is registered with specialized institutions, without specifying which ones. A criminal case has been opened for attempted murder. Police say the investigation is ongoing to establish all circumstances of the incident.