€800 theft from private house in Augšdaugava — man born in 1999 arrested
The State Police detained a man on suspicion of theft of €800 from a private house in Sventes Parish on 14 October. The detained man has previously come to the attention of police in connection with property crimes.
Man arrested on suspicion of theft in Augšdaugava Municipality
The State Police reported that officials from the South Latgale District of the State Police Latgale Regional Department detained a man born in 1999 on 14 October. He is being held on suspicion of theft of money from a private house in Augšdaugava Municipality.
According to information available to police, on the morning of 8 October 2026, an unidentified person entered a private house in Sventes Parish and stole €800 from it. During the investigation, officials from the Investigation Department of the South Latgale District identified the suspected perpetrator and detained him on the basis of suspicion. Initial information indicates that the theft was committed with mercenary intent.
The detained man has previously come to the attention of the State Police in connection with property crimes.
A criminal case has been opened under the third part of Article 175 of the Criminal Law — for theft committed by entering a dwelling or other premises. This offence provides for imprisonment for up to five years, short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service or a monetary fine, with or without confiscation of property. The investigation continues.
The State Police reminds that no person is considered guilty until their guilt has been proven in the manner established by law.
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