A major theft is under investigation at a public hospital in Athens after a medical device worth approximately €25,000 was stolen from the facility without being detected by staff or security personnel.
According to reports, unknown individuals entered an area of the hospital and removed a cardiac ultrasound machine before leaving the premises unnoticed.
The incident has raised concerns among hospital employees, particularly because there were no apparent signs of forced entry. Staff members said they were unaware of the perpetrators’ presence during the theft.
Authorities are now examining the circumstances surrounding the incident and investigating whether those responsible had access to restricted areas or carried out the operation according to a pre-planned strategy.
Police officers who responded to the scene collected fingerprints and other forensic evidence from the area where the equipment had been stored. Investigators are also reviewing security camera footage as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Law enforcement officials believe the theft may have been an organized operation, with the stolen medical equipment potentially intended for resale.
