Pensioner had his car stolen while he went for a swim  

A pensioner in Limassol who left his bag on a chair at a beachside restaurant in Limassol on Saturday while he went for a swim had his car stolen, police said on Sunday.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft of the car and personal items that were in the bag such as the 76-year-old’s mobile phone.

According to police, the pensioner had gone to a restaurant at a beach location in Limassol on Saturday morning. Between 10.25am and 10.45am, he left his bag on a chair and went for a swim. When he returned he found that the bag had been stolen.

Inside the bag, according to the 76-year-old, were his mobile phone, his house keys and his car key.

Subsequently, he discovered that the car, which he had left in the restaurant’s parking lot, was also stolen.

During their investigation, police received information that the vehicle was seen parked on a street in Limassol with a man inside.

Officers went there and found the suspect.

The 21-year-old was arrested.

Police urged the public to take care of their personal items during trips to the beach or other outings and not to leave them unattended.