Athens Airport: Man, 43, arrested by police at European airport after allegedly stealing passengers suitcases

Isabella Boneham
By Isabella Boneham

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8th Apr 2025, 7:51am

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Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Athens International Airport for allegedly stealing passenger suitcases.

The suspect had been under surveillance following reports of repeated thefts in the arrivals area. Officers observed him on Sunday night (6 April) removing a bag from the airport’s parking zone and swiftly intervened. Police arrested him on the spot.

Investigators later linked him to at least four other thefts since September 2024, exploiting crowded conditions near baggage claim. Authorities say the man is known for similar past offenses, according to a local Greek news website.

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Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Athens International Airport for allegedly stealing passenger suitcases. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Athens International Airport for allegedly stealing passenger suitcases. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)
Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Athens International Airport for allegedly stealing passenger suitcases. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images

He has been referred to the prosecutor, while police continue investigating the extent of his activity. The case has raised concerns about airport security amid heavy passenger traffic, especially as the summer season is just around the corner.

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