Seventeen-year-old prisoner escapes from Omorphita police station

On June 12, 2026, 17-year-old Syrian national Karam Almliahan escaped from the detention facilities of the Omorphita Police Station. The teenager had been in custody for suspected theft and illegal possession of property related to an incident on Ledra Street. Reports indicate the suspect escaped after claiming to feel unwell, allowing him to leave his cell area without handcuffs. Police have established a crisis management center and launched a search operation to locate the fugitive. The suspect is described as having a thin build and short black hair; he was last seen wearing denim shorts and a black t-shirt. Authorities have requested public assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Nicosia CID at 22-802222 or the Citizen Line at 1460. The incident has raised concerns regarding security protocols at this specific station, which has experienced similar escapes in 2020 and 2022. Officials are investigating the circumstances, and disciplinary actions against involved officers are expected.