From the Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution of Crimes Against Life and Property of the Attica Security Directorate, a gang was dismantled, the members of which committed robberies and thefts in houses, in various areas of Attica and Evia.

For the case, an extensive operation by police officers of the Property Crimes Department took place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in areas of Western Attica, during which 3 members of the gang were arrested, accused – as the case may be – of forming a gang, robbery, aggravated theft ‘ pursuit and profession and violation of the Arms Act.

As it emerged from the methodical investigation, the members of the gang, at least since the month of May, had formed a criminal organization-gang, having distinct roles, with the purpose of committing thefts and robberies in houses in various areas of Attica, acting with a specific methodology, and thereby obtaining an illegal financial benefit.

As for him mode of action (modus operandi) the gang members used a specific methodology, namely:

· they inspected neighborhoods in various regions of Attica, in order to choose their target houses, which were inhabited exclusively by elderly people,

· for their transition and departure, they used “business” vehicles, which were mainly rented,

· they parked the vehicle at a distance from their target, which they approached on foot, so as not to be noticed,

· one member played the role of “chiliador”, remaining outside the house, while the other members entered either by breaking balcony doors or other points of entry, or by the method of employing the tenants.

In fact, the members of the gang operated with characteristic brazenness, since they did not hesitate to enter houses from which the tenants were not absentwhile they did not give up their effort even if they were noticed by their victims, threatening them with sharp objects which they had in their possession.

A case of theft in the area of ​​Heraklion, with an elderly person as a victim, who, shortly after it was committed, died.

In total, from the searches, the following were found and seized:

· a lot of gold,

· number of mobile phones and SIM cards,

· number of traffic licenses and plates,

· knife, -380- euros and vehicle.

From the investigations so far, a total of -1- robbery and -6- thefts have been discovered in houses in Attica and Evia, while the total illegal economic benefit of the gang exceeds the amount of -57,000- euros.

Those arrested, who in the past have been employed for similar crimes, were taken to the competent prosecution authority, while the investigations, to fully ascertain the scope of their illegal activity, continue.