Robbery of convenience stores in Thessaloniki: 35-year-old arrested with haul exceeding €2,000
Officers from the Thessaloniki Crime Investigation Directorate arrested a 35-year-old man who is believed to have robbed convenience stores using a sharp object. The haul exceeded €2,000 in cash and tobacco products.
Arrest of 35-year-old for robberies of convenience stores in central Thessaloniki
Officers from the Crime Investigation and Detection Directorate of Thessaloniki arrested a 35-year-old on Saturday 24 October who is believed to have committed robberies at convenience stores in the city centre. The incident was reported by Dikastiko.gr.
According to the Hellenic Police, the 35-year-old acted on Friday 23 October, removing a total of more than €2,000 in cash from the stores, as well as tobacco products. In all cases he used a sharp object to threaten the victims.
Following searches, officers located the perpetrator on Saturday afternoon in central Thessaloniki. The 35-year-old attempted to flee and resisted during his apprehension, but was ultimately arrested.
A file was drawn up against him for continuing robbery, violence against employees, and disobedience. He will be brought before the competent prosecutor.
Source: Dikastiko.gr