Police captured a suspect attempting to break into a K-market grocery store in Vahtero, Finland. The incident occurred during Wednesday night when someone tried to force entry into the store.
Investigators say the suspect acted alone in what appeared to be a random burglary attempt. Lead investigator Liisa Kunnas described the effort as amateurish and poorly planned.
This was just a haphazard attempt to get into the store, Kunnas said in a statement. She characterized it as what Finns call a 'kilikalikeikkaa' - a slang term meaning a clumsy or poorly executed criminal attempt.
The store owner Matti Avikainen confirmed the break-in attempt caused damage to the exterior door but nothing was stolen. A passerby alerted police during the night, prompting the owner to visit the scene.
The store had recently reopened in late June following extensive renovations. Security cameras recorded the incident but police have not reported other break-in attempts in the area recently.
This failed burglary attempt highlights how even basic security measures can deter amateur criminals. The suspect's capture within hours shows local police response remains effective for minor property crimes.