Chania: Four minors behind 14 motorcycle thefts – Three guardians arrested
Police in Chania have solved 14 cases of motorcycle thefts, with three minors arrested and three guardians charged with failure to supervise.
Dismantling of juvenile gang behind motorcycle thefts in Chania – 14 cases solved
Three minors have been arrested and one other identified as involved in the motorcycle theft cases solved by the Chania police authorities, according to reports by Dikastiko.gr. In total, 14 cases of theft and attempted theft have been cleared in the wider area.
The gang's activity is estimated to have begun in July 2026. Criminal proceedings have been filed against the minors for forming a criminal association and aggravated theft carried out repeatedly.
Ten motorcycle thefts and further attempted thefts
According to the results of the police investigation, the minors are believed to have committed 10 thefts of motorcycles and one theft of an electric scooter. One attempted motorcycle theft and two attempted thefts of batteries from vehicles were also recorded.
The vehicles were taken from various locations in the city and wider area of Chania: from Chania Hospital grounds, the Mournies area and Souda.
Seven motorcycles returned to their owners
During searches conducted at the residences of those involved, police found a stolen electric scooter, as well as another scooter whose origin is being investigated. Seven of the stolen motorcycles were also recovered and returned to their legitimate owners.
Three guardians charged with failure to supervise
In connection with the same case, three adult guardians aged 20, 34 and 37 were arrested, charged with failure to supervise minors. According to police, a conviction sentence was pending against the 37-year-old for thefts.
The investigation is ongoing, with two more individuals being sought who are believed to have participated in the gang's activities.
Source: Dikastiko.gr