teens arrested — teens arrested — Two teenagers, aged 18 and 17, were arrested on Monday in Aradippou for stealing a rental car along with over €9,000 in cash. The incident unfolded when a man reported his rental car stolen while parked outside his residence in Larnaca.
- However, further police investigations led to the discovery of an additional €8,000 that the girls had hidden, indicating a more extensive involvement in the theft.
- The two teenagers are set to appear before the Larnaca district court on Tuesday, where they will face charges related to the theft.
The victim, a permanent resident of Cyprus, stated that the car was taken along with a briefcase containing €9,300, which he intended to use for his children’s school fees. Fortunately, he was able to utilise a tracking app to locate the vehicle, which had been moved to Aradippou.
Upon finding the car, police discovered the two girls nearby. According to the police, both had prior investigations related to car and property theft. When questioned, the teenagers confessed to stealing the car. One of them handed over €1,300, claiming it was the only money they had found.
However, further police investigations led to the discovery of an additional €8,000 that the girls had hidden, indicating a more extensive involvement in the theft.
The two teenagers are set to appear before the Larnaca district court on Tuesday, where they will face charges related to the theft.