He was caught stealing bags from bathers on the beach – 44-year-old arrested

The Police call on the public to be careful during their trips to the beaches

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The Police arrested a 44-year-old man yesterday, to facilitate investigations regarding an investigated case of attempted theft and illegal possession of property.

Specifically, around 7.30 p.m. yesterday, information was received that an unknown person may be stealing property from bathers on a beach in Larnaca. Members of the Police immediately went to the scene, where they found a man opening bathing bags.

The police arrested the man for the self-inflicted crime of attempted theft and from a check carried out, they found that he is a 44-year-old man. From a further check, which followed, two mobile phones and a pair of sunglasses were found in his possession. The 44-year-old did not provide sufficient explanations as to how the above items were found in his possession, as a result of which he was re-arrested for the spontaneous offense of illegal possession of property and taken into custody.

The Larnaca Minor Offenses Department is investigating the case.

On the occasion of the above incident, the Police calls on the public, once again, to be careful during their trips to the beaches.

In particular, the public is urged to carry with them only the necessary money, which they are likely to use and to avoid carrying items and devices of great value.

The public is also invited not to leave their property unattended under any circumstances. Where and where possible, he may cooperate with other bathers in mutual surveillance of their property.