Crime

Puuilo Moves Bidet Showers Behind Counters as Thefts Surge in Southern Finland, Particularly in Greater Helsinki

Puuilo has taken measures to secure bidet showers in several of its stores after a wave of thefts targeting the products, particularly in Southern Finland. The company’s CEO, Juha Saarela, confirmed that in fewer than ten locations—primarily in the Greater Helsinki area (MTV Uutiset)—bidet showers, especially higher-priced Oras-brand models, have been relocated behind cash registers or into locked cabinets to prevent further losses.

Emergency Alert Cancellation Sent to Wrong Region After Janakkala Fire

An error occurred on Thursday when the Emergency Response Centre Agency incorrectly directed the cancellation of an emergency alert to Päijät-Häme instead of Kanta-Häme. The mistake followed a fire at an energy waste pile in Janakkala, which had prompted the initial alert. The fire, which began in the

Violent Aggravated Robbery in Kerava Targets Teenager

Police are investigating a suspected aggravated robbery in Kerava, where a group of young men violently assaulted and robbed a 17-year-old boy in late July. The incident occurred on Junailijankuja at approximately 1:00 AM on 23 July, as the victim was walking home from a train station

Minor Rescued After Rising River Current Traps Angler in Ylivieska

A young angler was safely rescued from a dangerous situation in Ylivieska on Thursday afternoon after rising water levels and strong currents trapped him on a riverside rock. The incident occurred near the rapids at Raputie, where the Hamari dam’s discharge had intensified the river’s flow following heavy

Thousands of Litres of Milk Spill in Reisjärvi After Truck Trailer Failure

An estimated 3,000–4,000 litres of milk spilled onto a road in Reisjärvi on Thursday morning after a technical failure in a milk truck’s trailer. The incident occurred shortly before 9:00 AM on Ylilestintie, prompting an immediate response from the North Ostrobothnia rescue department. Yle reports

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Emergency Alert Cancellation Sent to Wrong Region After Janakkala Fire

Violent Aggravated Robbery in Kerava Targets Teenager

Minor Rescued After Rising River Current Traps Angler in Ylivieska

Thousands of Litres of Milk Spill in Reisjärvi After Truck Trailer Failure