Police arrest man implicated in nine Larnaca burglaries

Police on Monday night arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with nine cases of burglary and theft.

A warrant had been issued against the suspect who was spotted walking in Larnaca shortly after 6.30pm. During his arrest he was found to be carrying burglary tools and a sum of €1,616 for which he was unable to provide adequate explanation.

In addition to six cases of burglary for which the suspect was initially arrested, police investigators revealed him to be involved in three more.

The nine cases of burglaries and attempted burglaries were committed from October 2022 to January 2023 at various Larnaca locations, including corporate offices, shops, a restaurant and a residence.

Jewellery, a number of watches and a laptop were stolen from the residence, while various sums of money were stolen from other premises.