Motorhome theft in Norway: from car theft to Finland
A 36-year-old man from Finnmark stole a 5-tonne motorhome from Akland (Risør). The crime occurred last summer-autumn. The suspect is also linked to a car theft and a trip to Finland.
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A 36-year-old man from Finnmark stole a 5-tonne motorhome from Akland (Risør). The crime occurred last summer-autumn. The suspect is also linked to a car theft and a trip to Finland.
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