Cyprus Mail
CrimeCyprus

Turkish Cypriots remanded for Limassol muggings (updated)

arrest

Two Turkish Cypriot men were remanded for six days for a spate of muggings in Limassol, it emerged on Friday.

The two men, 21, were arrested in Limassol after it emerged they had been riding around on motorcycles knocking women down and stealing their purses.

Police examinations identified three stolen motorcycles, three women’s handbags, about €120, a watch and various personal belongings of the victims.

In one case the perpetrators knocked down a 73-year-old and stole her purse.

There was a third 17-year-old Turkish Cypriot involved in the incident. No information was available on whether he has been released, as he is a minor.

Follow the Cyprus Mail on Google News

Related Posts

Turkish Cypriot leader condemns political exploitation of Mosque vandalism

Jonathan Shkurko

Row over Vasiliko terminal deepens

Jean Christou

UK aid reaches Gaza via Cyprus maritime corridor

Jonathan Shkurko

Fire in Liopetri burns one hectare of unharvested crops

Staff Reporter

Legal Service questions timing behind anti-corruption spat

Andria Kades

Auditor-general files opposition proceedings

Andria Kades