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Crime & Justice · Funchal · 12 July 2026

Suspect in Multiple Funchal Store Thefts Sought by PSP

A man of Russian or Ukrainian nationality is suspected of several thefts in Funchal commercial establishments, using a scheme that has already deceived several merchants.

Suspect in Multiple Funchal Store Thefts Sought by PSP

A man of Russian or Ukrainian nationality is suspected of committing several thefts in commercial establishments in the Carmo and Bom Jesus area, in the heart of Funchal. A reader and establishment owner sent a photograph to the JM newsroom that identifies the alleged perpetrator of the thefts.

According to collected testimonies, the suspect alternates between wearing a cap or being bareheaded, attempting to hinder identification. The PSP has distributed the suspect's image to various police units.

However, the police can only arrest the individual if a formal complaint is filed or if caught in the act. There is no information yet regarding the man's whereabouts or if he has been questioned by authorities.

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