Authorities are investigating a robbery that left a woman injured in Vilnius‘s Naujininkai district last Saturday. The incident on Kalvarijų Street, involving the forceful theft of a handbag, is the latest in a string of reported robberies prompting increased police presence in the area during the holiday season. Police are seeking details regarding two suspects involved in the assault and theft of personal belongings, valued at approximately 1,599 euros.
Vilnius police are investigating a robbery that occurred on December 23rd at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Kalvarijų Street. The incident underscores a recent pattern of thefts reported in the area.
According to police, two individuals attacked a 27-year-old woman and stole her handbag. The bag contained an iPhone 17 Pro, car keys, and cosmetic items.
The total value of the stolen items is estimated at 1,599 euros.
An investigation has been launched under Article 180, Part 1 of the Criminal Code of Lithuania, pertaining to robbery. This section of the code addresses the use of physical force or threats to deprive someone of their property.
A conviction under this statute carries a potential sentence of restriction of liberty, arrest, or imprisonment for up to six years, police said. The case highlights the potential penalties for such crimes in Lithuania.
