Paphos police probe spate of burglaries

Police on Wednesday said they were investigating a spate of burglaries of businesses in Paphos.

Two of the businesses, a silverware shop and a photography studio, are on the same street, Makarios street.

The silverware shop owner reported that someone had broken into his shop sometime between January 9 and 12 and stole rings, chains, bracelets, and other items worth around €15,000.

Police found that the perpetrators entered the shop through the main entrance after picking the lock. The stolen items were not insured.

Another business owner on the same street, reported that a number of cameras, including vintage ones, were stolen from his photography studio. The stolen items were estimated at €10,000 in total.

It is believed the perpetrators entered the shop through the back door which was possibly left unlocked as no signs of break-in were found. In this case too, the stolen items were not insured.

Police are also investigating a break in and theft of tools from a carpentry shop on Nikokleous street, also in Paphos. The tools were estimated at around €4,000.