Limassol resident catches burglar inside his home, 50-year-old arrested

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A 34-year-old man in Limassol caught a suspected burglar inside his apartment on Sunday afternoon after returning home and finding an unknown man inside.

According to police, the incident was reported at around 2pm, when the resident entered his apartment in Limassol district and discovered a man inside.

The suspect is reportedly of Georgian origin.

Resident detained suspect until police arrived

The 34-year-old managed to restrain the 50-year-old suspect until police officers arrived at the scene.

Officers initially arrested the man for the offences of illegal entry into the Republic and illegal stay.

Later that evening, the 50-year-old was arrested again under a court warrant, this time in connection with the offence of burglary.

Police are investigating the case.


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