Košice man charged with stealing over 2,600 euros worth of goods in 18-store theft spree

A man from Košice faces criminal charges for conducting a series of 18 thefts from retail stores across the eastern Slovak city. The accused stole a variety of items including coffee, sweets, alcohol, and jewelry, causing total damages exceeding 2,600 euros. Police investigators have completed their probe into the case, and the district prosecutor has filed formal charges with the Municipal Court in Košice. The charges reflect a pattern of systematic retail theft targeting multiple businesses in Slovakia's second-largest city.