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Man Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle in Nicosia

Published January 10, 2026, 09:24

Police arrested a 32-year-old man to facilitate investigations into a car theft case in the Nicosia district. The vehicle had been reported stolen on December 19, 2025. During the investigation, police received information that the stolen vehicle was being driven by the specific man. Members of the Nicosia TAE located the vehicle moving on a road in Nicosia and stopped it for inspection. It was found that the driver was the 32-year-old, who was arrested for the immediate offense of illegal possession. The man was detained to continue the investigations. The case is being investigated by the Pera Chorio Police Station.