**Paphos Man Arrested Following Attempted Boiler Theft**
A 54-year-old man from Paphos was apprehended by local police on Thursday after he attempted to steal a boiler from an uninhabited apartment building. The incident occurred around 5 PM when a 44-year-old worker arrived at the site and discovered two individuals inside the premises carrying the boiler.
Upon noticing the worker, the suspects abandoned the boiler and attempted to flee the scene. However, the worker managed to detain one of the individuals, later identified by the police as the 54-year-old resident of Paphos. The second suspect managed to escape and remains at large.
The police reported that the stolen property, which included the boiler and a quantity of metal piping, was valued at approximately €6,000. Additionally, damage caused to the plumbing installations during the attempted theft was also estimated at €6,000.
Following the arrest, the 54-year-old was remanded in custody for five days as investigations continue. Authorities are actively searching for the second suspect involved in the incident.
This event highlights ongoing concerns regarding property crimes in the area, prompting local law enforcement to increase vigilance and patrols in neighborhoods with uninhabited buildings.
The case is currently under investigation, and further updates are expected as police work to apprehend the remaining suspect.