The theft took place at a drugstore in Bolesławiec. The 36-year-old entered the store and headed toward the shelves with makeup cosmetics.
The man took eye pencils and eyeliners and hid them in his backpack. (A total of 24 items went missing.) The value of the stolen property exceeded PLN 1,000.
Police analyzed surveillance footage
Officers from the criminal division of the Bolesławiec police headquarters handled the case. Based on the store surveillance footage, they identified the suspect and then detained him.
The 36-year-old was charged with theft. The man had previously been convicted and had served a prison sentence for property-related crimes.
He faces up to seven years and six months in prison
The suspect acted as a repeat offender, so he now faces up to 7.5 years in prison.