Pafos Press 17 February 2024
A break-in at the jewellery store owner's residence in Paphos, during which the key to the store was stolen, preceded the break-in of the jewellery store early Thursday, according to Paphos Assistant Police Operations Director Michalis Nikolaou.
Members of the Police are evaluating closed surveillance circuits in order to secure evidence to identify the perpetrators.
As Mr. Nikolaou mentioned, the Police examinations started at dawn on Thursday and ended at 13:30 in the afternoon of the same day.
As part of the examinations, a large number of documents were received, which have already been sent for scientific examinations, he added.
From the examinations, which continued at the residence of the complainant, it was established that approximately one hour before the burglary of the jewellery store, which took place at around 01:45 on Thursday morning, it appears that his residence had been broken into and that the perpetrators took from it a purse in which were the jeweller's key and the CCTV remote control, which they used to facilitate their work. Mr Nikolaou noted that the tests are continuing in order to identify the perpetrators.
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The Pafos Police proceeded to arrest a 30-year-old man to facilitate the investigations for an investigated case of vehicle theft which was then allegedly involved in a traffic accident.
According to the Assistant Police Director of Paphos Operations Michalis Nikolaou, on 24.10.23 a theft of a vehicle was reported from the city of Paphos. From further examinations by the Police yesterday at 14:00 on Thursday the vehicle in question was involved in a traffic accident in Nicosia.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident was a 30 year old permanent resident of Cyprus, who was arrested on suspicion of stealing the vehicle. When questioned he gave his own allegations which are being investigated. The 30 year old is in custody while tests continue to clarify the case.
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Filenews
Two young people were handcuffed by the Limassol YKAN after 9 kilos of cannabis were found.
According to information, YKAN received information about a drug package that arrived on February 14 from Greece. Members monitored the courier company to locate the recipient of the parcel. Finally, today, a 21-year-old employee of the company received the disputed parcel with the drugs in order to deliver it to the recipient. His movements were noticed by the members of the Force who were monitoring the spot and in a search made in his possession a package with 4 kilos of cannabis was found.
The young man then led the members of YKAN Limassol to the house of the 27-year-old recipient where they also found another package which hid another 5 kilos of cannabis. It should be noted that the package in question had arrived in Cyprus in the same way. A total of 9 kg of cannabis was detected.
Both persons, 21 and 27 years old respectively, were handcuffed and are expected to be brought before the Limassol District Court tomorrow for a request for their detention.
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The 41-year-old, who was arrested on Friday morning (16/02) on suspicion of the arson of a well-known bar-restaurant located on Makarios III Avenue in Limassol and committed at dawn on Tuesday (06/02), denies involvement.
The 41-year-old was brought on the same day before the Limassol District Court, which ordered his detention for a period of 6 days, until the completion of the examinations. According to "F", the suspect was arrested based on scientific testimony as his DNA was linked to a lighter that was located and received from the scene as evidence.
According to the same information, this is a person who has previously dealt with the authorities in various cases. For the time being, the motives remain unknown with the investigators of the ICF Limassol not ruling out the possibility that other persons behind the case may be involved. The 41-year-old claimed he had nothing to do with the case.
It is recalled that under the microscope of the investigators, closed circuit surveillance of premises adjacent to the scene of the arson had been set from the first moment, some of which recorded the movements of the perpetrator. The study of the closed circuits found that the perpetrator was wearing a hood and after throwing an object with flammable material, he then fled.
In their testimonies, both the 51-year-old owner of the premises and the owner of the building expressed ignorance of the motives, saying that they have no differences with any person.
The fire on the outdoor closed terrace of the premises was noticed at 1:15 in the morning on Tuesday (06/02) and was extinguished by members of the Limassol OPE who were on patrol in the area. Members of the Force using a fire extinguisher managed to extinguish the fire before it spread. The fire caused minor damage to equipment and the glass entrance door.
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Cyprus Police
The Police arrested a 40-year-old man yesterday, to facilitate investigations regarding an investigated case of burglary, illegal possession of property and malicious damage. The 40-year-old was located inside a restaurant, following information about a possible burglary in the building. Specifically, around 11.30 am. yesterday, the Police received information about a possible break-in at a restaurant in Paralimni, which is closed due to the winter season. Members of the Police immediately went to the restaurant in question, where they found the 40-year-old inside the building. A search of a bag in his possession revealed various electronic devices, alcoholic beverages and tools, for which he also gave no satisfactory explanation as to how they came into his possession. As a result, the 40-year-old was arrested for an unprovoked crime and taken into custody to facilitate investigations. The TAE of Famagusta is investigating the case.
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A case of extortion of money by false representations is being investigated by the Police in the Famagusta district, members of which proceeded yesterday to arrest a 61-year-old man to facilitate interrogations.
The case was reported to the Famagusta ICF by a resident of the Famagusta district. According to the complainant, in September 2023, he came to an agreement with the 61-year-old, who presented himself to him as the owner of a construction company, for the construction of five houses, on a piece of land he owns in the Famagusta district. For this purpose, the complainant allegedly gave the 61-year-old a sum of money amounting to €128,500, but the 61-year-old has so far not proceeded with the construction of the houses.
Police examinations revealed that the 61-year-old is not employed and registered with any contracting company, while his alleged company is not registered with the Registrar of Companies.
A judicial arrest warrant was issued against the 61-year-old, under which he was arrested yesterday and detained to facilitate interrogations.
The Famagusta ICF is investigating the case.
