Kouklia couple reports burglary

A couple from Belgium reported to police that on Tuesday burglars stole from their Paphos home items almost worth €180,000, police said.

The 62-year-old husband reported that burglars broke into his home in Kouklia village some time between 7.30pm and 8.15pm and stole a gold watch worth €20,000, jewellery worth €150,000 and €9,000 in cash.

According to the 62-year-old, the valuables were all locked inside a small safe in the closet of his bedroom.

Police are baffled as to how the burglars gained entrance, since no there was no sign of a break in.

The couple are permanent residents.

No arrests have yet been made, according to the report

 

 

 

 

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