The State Police of Latvia have initiated legal proceedings against a man with a prior criminal record, who is suspected of carrying out a series of thefts in kindergartens located in Liepaja. The police received reports in October of last year regarding the presence of a burglar in several preschool educational institutions, leading to an investigation while the kindergartens took measures to prevent unauthorized access to their facilities.

The investigation revealed that the burglaries occurred during September and October across three different educational institutions in Liepaja. In one notable case, the burglar managed to enter a kindergarten and steal 24 euros from two bags, alongside a JBL speaker valued at 99 euros, inflicting a total material damage of 123 euros. In another instance, the man attempted to steal 15 euros from a wallet but was caught in the act and managed to flee the scene. A third incident involved him stealing 125 euros from a staff member's changing room.

The ongoing criminal process highlights concerns over safety and security in educational environments, particularly regarding maintaining secure access to facilities used by young children. The police's swift action shows their commitment to addressing such crimes, but the repeated offenses by the alleged perpetrator raise questions about rehabilitation and recidivism rates among individuals with prior criminal convictions.