A 48-year-old woman was arrested in connection with a burglary and theft from an elderly man’s home in Strovolos.

According to the police, the burglary took place on Thursday, July 2, and the 79-year-old homeowner reported that €270,000 was stolen from the residence.

Police officers rushed to the scene and, upon investigation, determined that a break-in had occurred.

Subsequently, an arrest warrant was issued for a 48-year-old woman, and authorities arrested her on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 7.

The authorities’ investigation is ongoing, and the suspect is being brought before a court today for the issuance of a detention order.