What happened during the attempted robbery?
A 17-year-old of Egyptian origin approached the 42-year-old woman while she walked in the Agios Panteleimonas area on the morning of the incident. Using physical force, he attempted to remove the gold chain she wore around her neck. The victim immediately contacted the Immediate Action service. Officers from the DI.AS rapid-response unit conducted searches in the neighbourhood and located the suspect that same afternoon.
Who else was detained and what was found?
A second 17-year-old was with the first suspect when officers arrived. Police discovered a blade in the second suspect’s possession. Both individuals were taken to the Agios Panteleimonas Crime Investigation and Detection Department after the first suspect was immobilised.
What charges were filed?
Authorities opened a case file against the first suspect for attempted robbery. The second suspect faces charges under weapons legislation. Both remain in custody pending further proceedings at the department.
Context on the location and response
The arrest took place in the Agios Panteleimonas area of Athens after the victim alerted police. The DI.AS unit responded to the report and carried out the neighbourhood search on the afternoon of the same day the morning incident occurred.
Frequently asked questions
Was the victim injured?
The source material does not report any injuries to the 42-year-old woman.
Where exactly did the incident occur?
The attempted robbery took place in the Agios Panteleimonas neighbourhood of Athens.
What is the current status of the suspects?
Both 17-year-olds were taken into custody and a formal case file was prepared by police.
