Police probe robbery of food delivery rider in Larnaca

Police are investigating a robbery in which a 49-year-old food delivery rider was the victim, in the Larnaca district last night.

According to the evidence under investigation, at about 11.20pm the 49-year-old was riding his motorcycle in an area of Larnaca when he was approached by a group of ten people with their faces covered, who stopped him. The suspects are alleged to have brandished a knife at him, and he ran off, abandoning his motorcycle at the scene.

The complainant later found his motorcycle in another part of Larnaca. Close by, he found his food delivery bag on fire. According to the 49-year-old, the bag held a sum of money and various personal documents.

Larnaca CID is continuing its inquiries.

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