A 57-year-old man who is locked up in a detention center has been identified
In solving five thefts at the expense of businesses in various areas Creteproceeded after a thorough investigation, police officers of the Police Department of Sitia in collaboration with the Sub-directorates of Prosecution and Investigation of Crimes of Agios Nikolaos, Heraklion and Chania. A 57-year-old man was identified for these cases, who is accused of various cases of theft and a relevant case file was filed against him.
According to the police, the 57-year-old who is incarcerated in a detention center for aggravated theft, during the period from 31.12.2024 to 07.01.2025, breaking into businesses in the areas of Chania, Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, withdrawing sums of money , jewels, gold pounds and miscellaneous items the total value of which exceeds 50,000 euros.
In an investigation carried out, following information from the Sitia Police Department, in houses and other places owned and used by the citizen in areas of Attica by police officers of the Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution of Crimes Against Life and Property, the 23,000 euros in cash, the cash an amount of NOK 1,300, four electronic video and audio recording cameras and various items of clothing and footwear as stolen goods. The preliminary investigation is carried out by the Sitia Police Department.
