A 36 year-old man was arrested in Paphos yesterday on suspicion of theft, illegal possession of property and carrying a knife.
Police had obtained testimony against the 36-year-old according to which the suspect broke into a car parked at a shopping centre in Paphos stealing a jacket, a vest, a cologne, a pair of sunglasses and a wallet.
On arrival the Police found the man sitting in a car wearing the jacket that had been reported as stolen and the 36-year-old was identified by the witness as the thief.
After further investigation, Police found the rest of the stolen goods as well as a knife, a bat, electronic devises, a balaclava hood and coins believed to have been stolen.
The suspect was placed under arrest for further investigation by Paphos’ Police.