Police officers from the Bitola SRS detained two men, identified as 29-year-old A.J. and 35-year-old G.Z., on July 24. The arrests occurred in connection with an investigation into shoplifting that took place in Bitola.
During the police investigation, officers discovered that the pair had stolen approximately 30 cigarettes from a retail counter. The initial police action resulted in the detention of both individuals for the theft of the tobacco products. Further investigation revealed additional circumstances regarding the 35-year-old, G.Z.
It was determined that he was barred from the local prison facility for a brief period due to an escape attempt. Specifically, G.Z. had previously been housed at the Detention Center for the Criminally Correctional Institution in Prilep, having been held there under the care of the correctional system.
The combined findings led the police to take custody of both men. The incident highlights multiple legal issues stemming from the initial shoplifting charge, as the investigation uncovered G.Z.’s recent escape from the correctional facility. The police confirmed the recovery of the stolen cigarettes during their search of the premises, linking the individuals to both the petty theft and the breach of institutional confinement.
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