Six cases of thefts committed in recent months in Memaliaj and Përmet by a seemingly unusual criminal duo have been uncovered: mother and son!
The services of the Tepelena Police Commissariat, in cooperation with the Memaliaj Police Station, have successfully finalized a coded operation to crack down on criminal activities in the field of property theft.
Citizen ZU, 67 years old, resident of Belsh, was arrested, while her son, LU, 36 years old, also from Belsh, was declared wanted.
How did they act?
Investigations have revealed that the criminal duo operated in an organized manner, first researching targets – homes, bars and even places of worship – and then committing the robberies late at night. They used strong tools such as crowbars and screwdrivers to enter various premises and take money or valuables.
Solved theft cases:
On May 4, Vasjar village, Memaliaj - gold jewelry and money were stolen from the apartment of citizen P. Ll.
On July 10, the village of Krahes – theft at a religious site.
On August 7, the village of Suka, Përmet - another theft at a religious site.
On August 23, Petran village, Përmet – money was stolen from the bar of citizen AL.
On September 4, Memaliaj – two more thefts: one in a place of worship and one in a bar.
The following material evidence was seized:
1 vehicle
1 cell phone
Tools used for theft (crowbar and screwdriver)
Police continue to work to capture the 36-year-old, while investigations are still underway to uncover other possible cases that may be related to this group.
The materials have been referred to the Gjirokastra Prosecutor's Office for further procedural actions, for the criminal offense of "Theft", committed in collaboration.
