Larnaca man arrested in armed robbery investigation

A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with burglary in Larnaca mid-February, police said on Sunday.

According to police, the man was arrested on Saturday night after witness testimony was received against him.

Previously a 40-year-old and 18-year-old were arrested for the same incident.

Police said that the burglary were committed around 2am on February 19, in Larnaca.

According to the evidence under investigation, four unknown persons, who wore a hood, broke and entered the home of a 59-year-old woman and, under the threat of pruning shears, placed her and her two domestic helpers under restraint in a room of the house.

According to the statement, the offenders “after stealing various jewellery, watches and a sum of money, fled in an unknown direction”.

Investigations and examinations by the police, “revealed evidence against two persons aged 40 and 18, against whom warrants were issued and they were arrested on March 16 to facilitate investigations” and are in custody.

Further investigations secured evidence against the 23-year-old, who was located and arrested on Saturday, pursuant to a court warrant outstanding against him.

The youth is expected to be brought before the Larnaca District Court on Sunday for a remand.

The Larnaca CID is continuing its investigations.