Safe recovered from Neris River after major theft in Vilnius Old Town; suspects detained

Vilnius police have apprehended two individuals suspected of a significant property theft from a residence in the city's historic Old Town. The suspects have been remanded in custody, facing the most severe pre-trial measure.

The incident occurred in late October 2025, when an intruder broke into a locked apartment. The thieves made off with a considerable haul, including high-end watches, jewelry, cash, electronic devices, and a safe containing further valuables. The victim suffered a financial loss exceeding 147,000 euros.

An investigation into the theft is underway at the Vilnius County Police Department. During the course of their inquiries, which included non-public investigative actions and information analysis, officers identified potential suspects. One suspect, born in 1984, was arrested and confessed to committing the crime with an accomplice, born in 1980, who is also linked to another burglary in the Old Town.

As part of the investigation, authorities recovered a safe from the Neris River, which is believed to be connected to this criminal activity. The investigation is being overseen by a prosecutor from the Vilnius Regional Prosecutor's Office.