Dozens of scooter thefts may be linked to a 38-year-old man from Debrecen who was arrested by police on September 22. According to the Hajdú-Bihar County Police Headquarters, several reports and complaints were filed in Debrecen in recent months over stolen scooters.
The investigators gathered data and information during their investigation, which led them to link the crimes to one person. The 38-year-old local man was identified and subsequently arrested.
Police suspect the man of 24 counts of theft. He was questioned as a suspect, then taken into custody, and authorities initiated proceedings to have him remanded in custody.
Investigators are also examining whether the man may be linked to further similar crimes. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to locate the stolen scooters.
Police are asking scooter users to always properly lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended and, whenever possible, choose a well-lit and busy location. According to the police, using the app associated with the scooter can also increase security if it offers additional protective features.
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