Chalkida police arrest suspects in series of thefts

Police in Chalkida have arrested individuals involved in multiple theft incidents across the region.

A local man was apprehended following an investigation into 13 thefts and two attempted thefts targeting food and health-related businesses between October 3 and November 3. The suspect allegedly used a bicycle to travel between locations and flee crime scenes. The stolen goods are valued at over 1,680 euros, with additional property damage exceeding 1,400 euros. The individual is also accused of violating residency restrictions imposed by the Drama Misdemeanor Council.

In a separate incident, a foreign couple was arrested by rapid response officers on October 30. The pair is accused of targeting apartments during afternoon and evening hours when residents were away. The thefts involved cash, alcohol, perfumes, cigarettes, gold jewelry, and various currencies. Police seized a vehicle used during the commission of these crimes.