The arrest of a 61-year-old man in Toumba, Thessaloniki, who attempted to steal a truck on Easter Sunday morning, was gradual.

According to thestival.gr, the 61-year-old, driving a stolen moped with a stolen license plate, entered a one-way street and after stopping the two-wheeler, tried to get into a truck to steal it.

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However, he was spotted by the 45-year-old owner of the vehicle, who moved against him wielding an axe.

Based on the same means, the owner of the truck allegedly hit the 61-year-old with the axe handle.

Both were arrested

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Officers who rushed to the area arrested the 61-year-old man who tried to steal the truck and the owner of the vehicle.

A case file was formed and the two arrestees will be taken to the appropriate prosecutor.