53-Year-Old Man Spent a Year and a Half Robbing Bakeries in Nicosia
The Nicosia police have arrested a suspect in connection with a series of bakery robberies in the capital. The 53-year-old man is believed to be responsible for at least 19 criminal incidents.
According to the police press office, the suspect was arrested on Monday afternoon based on a court warrant issued earlier that same day, after evidence was obtained linking him to 19 burglaries.
Investigators believe the suspect is involved in 16 cases of theft, one robbery, one attempted robbery, and an additional case of burglary. All these crimes were committed at bakeries in the Nicosia area between April 9, 2023, and August 14, 2024.
The investigation suggests that the suspect would enter the stores with his face covered and steal money from the cash registers or donation boxes.
The suspect is currently in custody. The Nicosia Police Criminal Investigation Department is leading the investigation.
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