A masked man allegedly used an angle grinder to break into a kiosk in Limassol before stealing an entire payment terminal, according to a Facebook post accompanied by videos purportedly showing the incident.
The break-in reportedly occurred at a kiosk on Misiaouli and Kavazoglou Street between 5am and 5.30am.
The individual allegedly cut through the kiosk’s door with the grinder before entering the premises and removing an OTERO machine used to process mobile phone data and transactions.
The machine was later found smashed on Makariou Avenue. According to the post, the cash it contained had been removed.
Reports of other attempted thefts
The same individual is also suspected of attempting to steal similar machines from other kiosks or businesses that night.
The person shown in the videos is reported to have a tattoo on his left arm. The post also suggests that his vehicle may have been parked in a small street behind the kiosk.
Businesses operating similar machines have been urged to remain vigilant.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area during the reported time of the break-in is asked to contact the police.
