Tag: crime investigation

  • Demosthenous murder — Sixth Arrest in Demosthenous Murder Case as Investigation Intensifies

    Demosthenous murder — Sixth Arrest in Demosthenous Murder Case as Investigation Intensifies

    demosthenous murder — demosthenous murder — The focus keyword in this ongoing investigation is the murder of Limassol football executive and businessman Stavros Demosthenous, 49, who was shot dead in an execution style attack on October 17th, shortly after nine in the morning. The incident unfolded near a busy coastal city highway, shocking the local community and prompting a swift police response.

    Authorities have announced the arrest of a sixth suspect, a 51-year-old man, as part of the investigation aimed at uncovering the masterminds behind this brutal crime. The police indicated that this latest arrest was made to facilitate ongoing inquiries, following testimony that implicated the individual in the case.

    Among the previous five arrests, four have connections to the procurement of the getaway motorbike used by the assailants shortly after the murder. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the suspects abandoned a white van, which was later discovered burned, further complicating the investigation.

    With the police focusing on the logistics team believed to be involved in the planning and execution of the murder, recent developments have seen an emphasis on mobile phone data from the detainees. This evidence could potentially lead to additional arrests as the detectives work tirelessly to piece together the events leading to Demosthenous’s death.

    According to sources from Philenews, the detention of the 51-year-old is expected to accelerate the investigation, with officials suggesting that more suspects could be apprehended as early as today. As police delve deeper into the network surrounding the crime, the Limassol community remains on edge, awaiting further updates.

  • Thefts — Second Arrest Made Amid Construction Material Thefts in Limassol

    Thefts — Second Arrest Made Amid Construction Material Thefts in Limassol

    A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of construction material thefts reported in the Limassol district earlier this month. The arrest took place on Sunday, following a court warrant issued by local authorities.

    • Residents and business owners in Limassol are being reminded of the importance of securing construction materials and reporting any unusual occurrences to prevent further incidents.

    As reported by the police on Monday, the suspect is currently in custody and has been remanded for five days as investigations continue. This arrest marks the second in connection with the same series of thefts.

    Another 45-year-old man was apprehended earlier in relation to the same case and remains in custody, facing a seven-day remand order. The police are actively looking into the incidents, which have raised concerns among local construction companies.

    Authorities have urged anyone with further information regarding the thefts to come forward as they work to resolve the issue. They are particularly interested in any sightings or suspicious activity around construction sites in the area.

    Residents and business owners in Limassol are being reminded of the importance of securing construction materials and reporting any unusual occurrences to prevent further incidents.