Many robberies have been happening recently. Here we have a summary of what happened the last few days.
It makes us wonder, what the police is doing about it, what measures should be taken? Should bakeries/kiosks close at nights?
- 27th January 03:00 Tseriou Avenue – Nicosia
The thief (180cm tall) speaking broken English, threatened the cashier with a gun. 500 euro stolen.
- 29th January 00:00 Limassol
The ‘samurai’ thief stole 80 euro from a bakery in Limassol by threatening an employee.
- 29th January 02:00 Germasogia – Limassol
The ‘samurai’ entered a kiosk without the employee noticing and managed to steal 600 euro. The robbery was recorded on CCTV.
- 29th January 02:30 Paphos
Hooded man holding knife tried to enter a bakery but found the door locked. He then knocked the door but the employee inside called the police. The man fled the scene without being captured.
- 29th January 03:30 Amathountos Avenue – Limassol
Hooded man attempted to rob a kiosk by threatening the owners with a knife who attacked him and he run away.
- 30th January 22:40 Ipsonas – Limassol
The ‘Samurai’ robbed 600 euro from a bakery by threatening the 56 year old employee, he then left on foot. The employee followed him and reported that she saw him entering an SUV type car.
- 31st January 01:20 Ipsonas – Limassol
The ‘Samurai’ hit another bakery stealing 500 euro using his usual method.
- 31st January 22:15 Limassol
Hooded man (around 30yo, 180-185cm tall), using a pistol, threatened the 27th year old cashier and stole 1300 euro.