Serial Burglar in Zaprešić Robs Coffee Machine Twice
Zagreb police have completed an investigation into a 45-year-old man suspected of a series of aggravated thefts, including failed attempts to break into a bookstore and a pharmacy.
Zagreb police have completed an investigation into a 45-year-old man suspected of a series of aggravated thefts, including failed attempts to break into a bookstore and a pharmacy.
Zagreb police have filed a special report with the competent state attorney's office against a 45-year-old man suspected of a series of aggravated thefts in the Zaprešić area. According to the Zagreb Police Department, the suspect is linked to a total of four criminal offenses, two of which were attempted, committed between January 17, 2025, and May 30, 2026.
The total material damage is estimated at approximately 1,460 euros. The man has been investigated and criminally reported by Zagreb police multiple times over the years for various offenses. The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a final court decision.
The first case in the series occurred on the night of January 17-18, 2025. The suspect approached a bookstore in Zaprešić and attempted to force open the entrance door using a suitable tool. Failing to do so, he left the scene but forgot the tool he had used. This incident was classified as an attempted aggravated theft.
The second offense took place on April 16, 2026, in the evening. The suspect went to a healthcare facility in Zaprešić, used a tool to open the entrance door, and entered the premises. He then used the same tool to force open a coffee and snack vending machine, from which he stole cash.
The final incident occurred on May 30, 2026, in the afternoon, when the suspect returned to the same healthcare facility. He again opened the entrance door with a tool, broke into the coffee and snack machine, and took cash. Afterward, he went upstairs and forced open the door to a pharmacy. He entered the space but quickly left without taking anything, so this case was also recorded as an attempted aggravated theft.
After completing the criminal investigation, the police forwarded the special report to the competent state attorney's office through regular channels. The judicial authorities will make any further decisions regarding potential prosecution.
