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Ayia Napa Jewelry Heist Loot Exceeds €1 Million – Diamonds Stolen in Under Three Minutes

Published January 19, 2026, 13:21
Ayia Napa Jewelry Heist Loot Exceeds €1 Million – Diamonds Stolen in Under Three Minutes

The loot from the jewelry store robbery in Ayia Napa exceeds €1 million, as the perpetrators stole diamond-studded gold jewelry. The value of the stolen goods was initially estimated at €200,000, but a detailed inventory revealed the true value. The perpetrators, estimated to be three, acted very quickly, snatching the loot in 2 minutes and 40 seconds. At the same time, a house owned by Russian nationals in Paralimni was also burglarized, with €100,000 stolen. Police are investigating the possibility that the two cases are linked, as well as the possibility that the perpetrators gained entry to the house through the garage. Investigations are ongoing.