36-year-old man arrested for thefts in Limassol district

Police in Limassol arrested a 36-year-old man on October 5, 2026, in connection with two separate theft cases reported earlier this year. The suspect is alleged to have targeted an Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) station and a private company warehouse.

Between April 28 and May 5, 2026, various transformer components, two truck batteries, and a power generator were stolen from a fenced EAC station in the Limassol district. Furthermore, on May 18, 2026, authorities received a report regarding the theft of a large quantity of tools from a company warehouse, occurring between May 16 and May 18. Following his arrest under a court warrant, the suspect appeared before the Limassol District Court, which ordered his detention for six days to facilitate further inquiries.

The Criminal Investigation Department (TAE) of Limassol is currently leading the investigation into the incidents. Authorities are continuing their examination of the evidence to determine the full extent of the suspect's involvement in these thefts.