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  • Teens arrested — Teens Arrested for Stealing Car and €9,000 in Cash

    Teens arrested — Teens Arrested for Stealing Car and €9,000 in Cash

    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.

  • Daily Attacks on School Guards in West Limassol Raise Concerns

    Daily Attacks on School Guards in West Limassol Raise Concerns

    school guards — School guards in west Limassol are facing daily attacks, according to a private security firm overseeing four local schools. The alarming trend was highlighted following an incident on Monday at Ypsonas Third Primary School, where a guard was attacked with explosives.

    • After extinguishing the fire, the guard attempted to call for assistance but was met with renewed aggression as he left the premises, resulting in facial injuries from flares and further attacks.
    • Photiou concluded that the situation has escalated to a point where it is beyond control, emphasising that immediate and decisive action is necessary to restore safety in the school environments.

    Christos Photiou, the head of the security company, described the situation as “uncontrolled.” He expressed his concerns to philenews, noting that even with police presence during certain incidents, there appears to be no significant outcome from their interventions.

    The guards are subjected to a variety of aggressive actions, including stone-throwing, attacks with flares, and even the use of crowbars. Monday’s incident resulted in serious injuries to a guard, who was caught in the crossfire of escalating violence.

    School guards: A Pattern of Violence

    Incidents of vandalism and attacks have been reported at four schools in the area: Ypsonas Third Primary School, Ypsonas Gymnasium, Kolossi Lyceum, and Episkopi Gymnasium. Photiou revealed that on the day of the attack, the guard was inside the school when unidentified individuals threw Molotov cocktails, targeting the artificial grass.

    After extinguishing the fire, the guard attempted to call for assistance but was met with renewed aggression as he left the premises, resulting in facial injuries from flares and further attacks.

    Perpetrators Identified

    Photiou stated that the attackers are typically minors aged 15-17, who navigate the area on unregistered motorcycles. Some of these vehicles are reportedly damaged and declared immobilised, further complicating efforts to track down the assailants. He expressed frustration over the lack of proactive measures from the police, stating, “Police are present, but we do not see them conducting checks.”

    Call for Action

    The security chief voiced his discontent with the authorities’ inaction regarding the ongoing violence. “There is damage and vandalism, but nothing happens. Police arrive, hold a paper and write. They do nothing. What are they waiting for, to come with guns?” he questioned, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

    Photiou concluded that the situation has escalated to a point where it is beyond control, emphasising that immediate and decisive action is necessary to restore safety in the school environments.