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Handcuffs for 25-Year-Old for Police Vehicle Theft - Officer Suspended

Published March 24, 2026, 07:09
Handcuffs for 25-Year-Old for Police Vehicle Theft - Officer Suspended

A 25-year-old has been arrested for the theft of a police vehicle that was guarding an area in Larnaca. According to testimony, the 25-year-old is involved in the theft, for which an arrest warrant was issued. At the same time, the police officer who was responsible for the vehicle has been suspended, as he left the keys in the ignition. The official vehicle was used to guard an area as part of measures to prevent foot-and-mouth disease. The police officer allegedly left the vehicle for a short time and when he returned, he found that it had been stolen. He immediately, according to his testimony, chased him in a private vehicle and stopped him, but the perpetrator fled on foot. The Police are conducting a disciplinary investigation into the circumstances of the theft and the possible violation of disciplinary offenses by the police officer. The officer's negligence in not removing the keys from the vehicle is considered a serious mistake, as it facilitated the actions of the thief. The case has caused strong reactions and has raised questions about the security of official vehicles and the compliance of police officers with safety protocols.