Helsinki Police Operation Targets Suspected Basement Break-ins

A major police operation unfolded in central Helsinki on Sunday afternoon. Authorities responded to a call about a suspected burglary on Kalevankatu street. Multiple people fled the scene when officers arrived. One person escaped to the building's roof, forcing police to deploy a drone in their search. No fleeing individuals were captured during the operation. However, police detained one suspect on drug offense charges. Officials confirmed this arrest was unrelated to the basement break-ins under investigation. The police operation lasted several hours as authorities worked to determine individual involvement in different incidents. A resident reported the building contained an Airbnb with 'suspicious people' present. The resident suggested this rental unit provided roof access through a window. While several storage lockers showed signs of forced entry, nothing appears stolen according to current information. Police remained on scene into Sunday evening completing their investigation. The extended operation reflects the challenge of separating unrelated criminal activities occurring in the same location. Authorities confirmed no danger to the public existed during the incident.