Police conducted a major operation in central Helsinki on Sunday afternoon. Multiple patrols responded to a residential building on Kalevankatu Street. Authorities received reports about a person suspected of basement burglaries.
When officers arrived, several individuals fled the building. Police called for backup units to assist with the situation.
Officers caught up with the fleeing suspects and questioned them. No arrests were made in connection with the basement break-ins.
Lead investigator Detective Superintendent Ville Niskanen confirmed the situation remains unchanged. Police continue investigating who might be responsible for the crimes.
The burglary did not involve particularly valuable property. Niskanen noted investigators cannot specify what was stolen from the basement storage areas.
One person climbed onto the building's roof during the incident. Police used a drone in their search for this individual. Authorities cannot confirm whether this person has any connection to the suspected burglaries.
Niskanen stated this individual likely committed some offense. The connection to basement thefts remains unclear and under investigation.
The police operation appeared more extensive than the actual crime warranted. Such displays of force sometimes occur when multiple units respond to urban incidents.