Officers from the Police Station in Nowogrodziec, as a result of operational activities, identified and arrested two men suspected of burglary. The crime took place at the end of April on the premises of a local company responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in Nowogrodziec.
The suspects broke into a company utility room, from which they stole two vehicles and various tools used for daily work.
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A series of findings made by the officers led to the arrest of a 37-year-old resident of Lwówek County and a 24-year-old man from Nowogrodziec Municipality.
Checks of various locations, including an unused mine site in Lwówek County, led to the recovery of both vehicles. The perpetrators covered their loot with branches so that it would not be noticed by approaching people. The police’s watchful eye spotted the vehicles originating from the crime.
The recovered property, worth PLN 140,000 and including a tractor, an off-road vehicle, brush cutters, a blower and a toolbox, was returned to its owner.
The arrested men will be held responsible for burglary, an offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The receiver who had the stolen brush cutter in his possession was also charged.
During the proceedings, the police also recovered a scooter stolen in Germany, which one of the arrested men had been riding.