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Split police seek public's help identifying suspect in brazen theft from elderly woman
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Split police seek public's help identifying suspect in brazen theft from elderly woman

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Split police are investigating a severe theft that occurred on May 12, 2025, in a residential building where an 85-year-old woman was targeted.
  • During the incident, money was stolen from the elderly woman's wallet.
  • Police have released a photograph of an older man they believe may have useful information and are asking the public for assistance in identifying him and providing any relevant details.

Split police are actively investigating a serious theft that occurred in a residential building, targeting an 85-year-old woman in a particularly brazen manner. The incident took place around 10:10 AM on May 12, 2025, in a building located on Doverska Street.

During the course of the crime, an unknown perpetrator stole money directly from the elderly victim's wallet. The severity of the theft and the vulnerability of the victim have prompted a significant police inquiry.

To aid their investigation, the Split police have released a photograph of an older man. Authorities believe this individual may possess crucial information regarding the circumstances of the theft and could potentially assist in clarifying the case. They are appealing to the public for help in identifying the man shown in the photograph.

Law enforcement urges anyone who recognizes the person in the image or has any information related to this incident to come forward. They can contact the police by dialing 192 or by sending information via email to splitsko-dalmatinska@policija.hr. The police emphasize the importance of public cooperation in resolving such cases.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.