Masked men tie up couple and steal cash and jewellery in Limassol home robbery

Limassol, Cyprus. Five masked men armed with knives and a gun broke into a home in the early hours of Thursday, tying up a couple and stealing approximately €5,000 in cash and jewellery valued at several hundred thousand euros.

Couple restrained during robbery

Limassol CID chief Costas Michael said the robbery took place at around 3am in the Sfalangiotissa area while the couple were asleep.

The 36-year-old woman told police that five masked men carrying knives and a firearm entered the bedroom she shared with her 43-year-old husband.

The intruders allegedly restrained her husband with adhesive tape and ordered her to open a safe in the bedroom. After taking the cash and jewellery, they tied up the woman with adhesive tape and fled.

The couple eventually freed themselves and contacted police, who were alerted at around 7am.

Police examine evidence and CCTV footage

Michael said officers had examined the scene and collected evidence, while investigators were reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area.

Initial investigations indicated that the intruders entered through a window that was closed but unlocked.

Asked about the suspects’ nationality, Michael said police had some indications but declined to elaborate while the investigation was ongoing.