Where did the burglaries occur and who was arrested?

Two apartments were burglarized in the Pećine area of Rijeka, and police arrested two 18-year-olds.

How did the police learn about the burglary?

Police received a report from citizens at around 4:20 PM on July 31, 2026, that a burglary was in progress.

What is the extent of the material damage caused by the burglaries?

Sources do not specify the exact amount of material damage for the burglaries in Pećine, while the damage in the separate case in Zagreb is estimated at several thousand euros.

What happens to the suspects?

A criminal report will be filed against the arrested 18-year-olds with the competent state attorney's office.

Crime

Young Men from Pećine Under Investigation for Series of Burglaries

C.K. · 03. 08. 2026. | 1 min

Citizens alerted the police, and the suspects were caught near the scene.

Summary

Two 18-year-olds were arrested on July 31, 2026, in Pećine, Rijeka, after citizens reported a burglary in progress.
The suspects broke into two apartments, with one burglary remaining an attempt.
In a separate case, an unknown perpetrator broke into a 57-year-old woman's apartment in central Zagreb, stealing money and jewelry worth several thousand euros.

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On Friday, July 31, 2026, police officers from the II Police Station Rijeka brought in two 18-year-olds on suspicion of burglaries in the Pećine neighborhood. It all began around 4:20 PM when citizens reported a burglary in progress, and the police responded immediately.

Arrest After a Short Chase

According to the police, the young men noticed the arrival of official vehicles and attempted to flee the scene. However, they were quickly apprehended nearby, where they were arrested.

Two Burglaries and One Attempt

Following the criminal investigation, it was established that they had broken into two apartments that same evening, while a third burglary remained only an attempt. Criminal charges will be filed against the suspects with the competent state attorney's office.

Separate Case in Zagreb

Meanwhile, the Zagreb Police Department reported a grand theft in the city center. An unknown perpetrator broke into the apartment of a 57-year-old woman between July 25 and August 2, 2026, and stole money and jewelry. The damage is estimated at several thousand euros, and the police are conducting a criminal investigation to find the perpetrator.