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Four teenagers remanded over Paphos theft and damage cases

A Paphos court ordered four 17-year-olds held for eight days while police investigate ten alleged theft, burglary and property damage cases.

Four teenagers remanded over Paphos theft and damage cases
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Paphos, Cyprus. The Paphos district court ordered the eight-day detention of four 17-year-olds in connection with ten cases involving alleged shoplifting, theft and property damage, authorities said on Tuesday.

The teenagers were arrested on Monday under court warrants and remain in custody for questioning.


Investigation

Police are investigating suspected conspiracy to commit a felony, burglary, theft and malicious damage.

The alleged incidents took place on August 22 in Paphos and the surrounding district.

Businesses targeted

Police said the reported targets included three pharmacies, three petrol stations, a cafeteria, a fruit shop and a mini-market.

Money was reportedly stolen from five of the businesses.

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