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Suspect grinds through kiosk door, grabs payment machine in Limassol

In-Cyprus · 2026-09-03

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• What happened: A suspect broke into a kiosk in Limassol early Thursday morning, using an angle grinder to access the premises and stealing an OTERO payment machine, which he later smashed open for cash. This incident marks the second similar break-in in the area, prompting police investigations. • Why it matters: The robbery highlights ongoing security concerns for local businesses, particularly kiosks that manage cash transactions. The police are investigating potential links between this incident and other attempted thefts in the vicinity, raising alarms about a possible pattern of criminal activity. • What to watch next: Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect, who has a distinctive tattoo, and are urging local businesses to enhance their security measures. Community vigilance will be crucial as police continue their investigation into the series of break-ins.

Local LimassolpolicerobberyTop News Suspect grinds through kiosk door, grabs payment machine in Limassol Image 29 Relevant News Suspect grinds through kiosk door, grabs payment machine in Limassol 3 September 2026 MPs push for tighter bank checks on welfare recipients’ gambling 3 September 2026 Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank settler, army attack 3 September 2026 Ioanna Mantzipa 3 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A break-in at a kiosk in Limassol early on Thursday morning has triggered a police alert, with footage capturing the moment a suspect broke in, grabbed an OTERO payment machine, and later smashed it open to get at the cash inside. Police confirmed this is the second similar break-in recorded at a kiosk in Limassol, and investigators are now looking into whether the same person is behind both incidents. According to a social media post about the incident, the break-in happened between 5am and 5.30am at a kiosk on the corner of Misiaouli and Kavazoglou Street in Limassol. The suspect is alleged to have used an angle grinder to force open the kiosk’s door and get inside. According to the same post, he then grabbed the kiosk’s OTERO machine, a terminal used to manage and process mobile phone data and transactions, such as top-ups. He is alleged to have broken the machine open to get at the cash inside, before dumping it on Makariou Avenue. Reports currently being investigated suggest the same person may have tried to steal similar machines from other kiosks or locations in the area during the course of the same night. The post also describes a distinguishing feature of the alleged suspect, who is said to have a tattoo on his left arm. It is also estimated that he may have parked his vehicle on a street behind the kiosk. Police are examining CCTV footage from the area, in an effort to secure images that could help identify the suspect and shed light on his movements both before and after the break-in. The post urges kiosks and shops with similar machines to be extra vigilant. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News MPs push for tighter bank checks on welfare recipients’ gambling Two Palestinian teenagers killed in West Bank settler, army attack Putin says peace deal possible but Ukrainian attacks complicate talks Costa to visit Cyprus tomorrow for talks on EU budget, Cyprus problem Water pipes damaged on Paphos-Limassol highway after collision Body found in occupied Kyrenia catamaran disaster identified as missing man AKEL presses Finance Minister with eight questions on GSI costs Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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