Delivery rider robbed by group of ten in Larnaca

On the night of Tuesday, October 6, 2026, a 49-year-old food delivery rider was the victim of a robbery in the Larnaca district of Cyprus. At approximately 11:20 p.m., while the man was riding his motorcycle, he was intercepted by a group of ten masked individuals who blocked his path and allegedly brandished a knife, forcing him to abandon his vehicle and flee the scene on foot.

Following the incident, the victim managed to locate his motorcycle in a different area of Larnaca. Nearby, he discovered his food delivery bag, which had been set on fire. The victim reported to the police that the bag contained a sum of money and various personal documents. The Larnaca Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the robbery and is currently conducting inquiries to identify the suspects involved.

This incident has occurred amidst growing safety concerns regarding the protection of delivery drivers in the region. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the identities of the attackers and the full circumstances surrounding the theft and destruction of the victim's property.