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Three arrested in Greece for stealing air conditioners from shops and schools
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Three arrested in Greece for stealing air conditioners from shops and schools

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Three individuals were arrested in Greece for allegedly stealing air conditioning units from businesses and schools.
  • The suspects, aged 37-41, are accused of belonging to a criminal group that committed repeated thefts.
  • Police recovered stolen AC units and tools, with the group believed to have stolen at least five units, netting over 4,000 euros.

Greek police have arrested three individuals suspected of operating as a criminal group that specialized in stealing air conditioning units from commercial establishments and schools. The arrests were made in the Ilioupoli and Glyfada areas.

The suspects, aged 37, 38, and 41, are accused of organized, aggravated theft. According to police reports, the group used three operational vehicles to approach targets, remove the external AC units, and make their escape. The thefts are believed to have been ongoing since at least February of the current year.

During a police stop in the Voula area, officers discovered four external AC units, associated components, and a variety of tools within the suspects' vehicles. Authorities have so far linked the group to at least five separate theft incidents. The total financial gain from their alleged criminal activities is estimated to exceed 4,000 euros.

The arrested individuals have been handed over to the relevant prosecutor for further legal proceedings.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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