Amarousi’s security department dismantled a gang whose members systematically burgled shops in various parts of Attica.

Two citizens, aged 19 and 17, were detained by Amarousi’s security department, while the identities of two other gang members, aged 17 and 19, have been identified, with a 19-year-old youth being held in a pre-trial detention center. .

A criminal case was opened against them – individually – for forming a gang, distinguishing between thefts by continuation, by profession, by habit, robbery, violation of the law on narcotic substances and the probative value of police certificates. .

In the context of the investigation of cases of shoplifting with a specific method of action, starting from October 2021, in the wider area of ​​Attica, after a thorough investigation by the above Service, the methodical and continuous actions of the criminal group were taken. disclosed.

As for how the members of the criminal group acted, they broke into health stores and supermarkets, seizing safes, cash and electronic devices from them.

They preferred to operate early in the morning when the shops were closed, when conditions were right, so as not to be seen by passers-by.

The methods of break-in of the stores were either breaking using tools or throwing metal manhole covers found near the stores, breaking the doors.

Then, having gained access inside, they quickly took out money and valuables.

In some cases, they drove up to the target shops in a car they had previously rented, and after the theft was completed, they fled with them and then abandoned them in areas of Western Attica.

A characteristic feature of the gang’s criminal activity is successive thefts over a short period of time of one day.

In addition, gang members show off their booty in social media posts.

According to the preliminary investigation of the above Service, 30 burglaries from shops, 8 vehicle thefts and robberies against minors were revealed.

Gang members have been repeatedly arrested and charged with similar crimes. The arrested were taken to the District Attorney of Athens.