Cyprus, Nicosia

Driver of a stolen vehicle arrested in Larnaca after attempted escape

07.02.2026 / 20:27
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On Tuesday at around 16:00, police in one of the districts of Larnaca located a vehicle that had previously been reported as stolen.

During an attempted inspection, the driver tried to flee: while reversing, he collided with a police patrol vehicle. After that, the vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested at the scene.

To stop the vehicle, police officers fired a shot from their service weapon.

An investigation into the incident is underway.

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