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21-year-old charged with over 15 van thefts nationwide
🇩🇰 Denmark /Crime & Justice

21-year-old charged with over 15 van thefts nationwide

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with over 15 van break-ins across Denmark.
  • The thefts, which occurred in April and May, targeted tools and were allegedly planned with accomplices.
  • Authorities believe the tools were stolen for resale and are still searching for a significant portion of the stolen items.

Police in Sydsjælland and Lolland-Falster arrested a 21-year-old man Tuesday evening, suspecting him of stealing tools from numerous vans nationwide. The alleged crimes took place in April and May across various locations including Faxe, Herning, Silkeborg, Skanderborg, Hvalsø, and Tune.

The 21-year-old is specifically suspected of at least 15 thefts, while the other two in custody are suspected of around 20 thefts.

— Baran TemizsoyProsecutor Baran Temizsoy detailing the charges against the arrested man and his accomplices.

The suspect is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday. Prosecutors believe the 21-year-old, along with at least two other individuals already in custody, planned and executed these thefts. The two already detained are suspected of approximately 20 burglaries.

Police have found a portion of the stolen tools at the suspects' addresses, but a large part is still missing.

— Baran TemizsoyProsecutor Baran Temizsoy describing the ongoing investigation and recovery efforts.

Investigators have recovered some of the stolen tools from the suspects' residences but acknowledge that a substantial amount remains missing. Authorities suspect the tools were stolen with the intent to sell them. The total value of the stolen tools has not yet been disclosed, as prosecutors plan to request closed-door proceedings for the hearing, citing the possibility of more perpetrators being at large.

The thefts were committed with the aim of selling the tools, according to the prosecution.

— Baran TemizsoyProsecutor Baran Temizsoy explaining the suspected motive behind the van break-ins.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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