Police officers from Bolesławiec proved that the 22-year-old had committed nine thefts in the city. District Police Headquarters: “A few days ago, the man stole an electric bicycle worth 1,500 zlotys in the city centre. He took advantage of the opportunity because the bicycle had not been secured against theft in any way.

That was not all. Investigators: “In addition, the suspect has eight shoplifting offences on his record. The thief ‘operated’ in five retail outlets from mid-December to the end of March. His haul consisted of various food products worth a total of nearly 2,000 zlotys.

The Bolesławiec resident had previously been convicted of this type of offence. As a repeat offender, he faces a sentence of between three months and 7.5 years in prison.