Armed robbery at a residence in Sfalangiotissa, Limassol

In the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, a 36-year-old woman and her 43-year-old husband, both foreign nationals, were victims of an armed robbery at their residence in the Sfalangiotissa area of Limassol. At approximately 3:00 a.m., five masked individuals entered the house through an unlocked sliding aluminium window while the couple was asleep.

The perpetrators, armed with knives and a handgun, restrained the husband using adhesive tape before forcing the wife to open a bedroom safe. The intruders stole approximately €5,000 in cash and jewelry valued at hundreds of thousands of euros. After binding the woman as well, the suspects fled the scene. The victims managed to free themselves four hours later, reporting the incident to the police at around 7:00 a.m.

Authorities from the Limassol CID, led by Costas Michael, have launched an investigation, including collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the area. While initial reports mentioned six suspects, official police statements later confirmed there were five attackers. No arrests have been made as of yet, and the investigation into the perpetrators' identities remains ongoing.