Police arrest 29-year-old suspect over series of copper cable thefts in Nicosia district

Local NicosiapoliceTop News Police arrest 29-year-old suspect over series of copper cable thefts in Nicosia district Image 366 Relevant News Police arrest 29-year-old suspect over series of copper cable thefts in Nicosia district 18 July 2026 GeSY overhaul: HIO announces targeted reforms to hospital unit allocations and GP evaluations by 2027 18 July 2026 Fading paint and safety risks: Municipalities spend over €100k annually to maintain pedestrian crossings 18 July 2026 newsroom 18 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Officers from the Nicosia Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a 29-year-old man yesterday afternoon to facilitate ongoing inquiries into three separate cases of copper theft committed in the Nicosia district between 15 and 17 July. The arrest followed a formal complaint lodged with the police yesterday by a construction site employee in Strovolos. The complainant reported that copper had been stripped and stolen from cables located inside the site’s substation. During the subsequent investigation by Nicosia CID, evidence emerged linking the 29-year-old suspect to the crime, leading to his arrest under a judicial warrant shortly after 6:00 PM on the same day. As the investigation progressed, authorities secured additional evidence implicating the suspect in two further cases of copper cable theft. Both of these offences were also carried out within the Nicosia district between 15 and 17 July. The 29-year-old suspect is scheduled to appear before the Nicosia District Court today for a remand hearing. The Nicosia CID is continuing its investigation into the matters. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News GeSY overhaul: HIO announces targeted reforms to hospital unit allocations and GP evaluations by 2027 Fading paint and safety risks: Municipalities spend over €100k annually to maintain pedestrian crossings Paradox of the buffer zone: How a symbol of division became Cyprus’s unexpected wildlife haven Shock inspection reveals 90 dangerous Turkish Cypriot properties facing collapse in Larnaca Cabinet sparks outrage in Limassol by pushing through €95m mall approval despite traffic warnings DISY pauses presidential election talks ahead of Guterres Cyprus visit despite internal campaign friction Squatters block public access to Larnaca beach after turning private land into makeshift caravan resort Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.