Three Foreign Men Arrested, Police Suspect Theft Series

Tyrnävä, Finland – Police arrested three young foreign men on Nelostie (National Road 4) in Tyrnävä on Friday afternoon, according to the Oulu Police Department.

The arrests took place at around 4:20 PM on Friday, October 2, 2026. Police stopped the men's vehicle on the highway and took them into custody without incident.

Suspected of Thefts

The three men are suspected of stealing wallets from customers at a shop in Haapajärvi. Police also believe the men may have committed similar crimes in other parts of Finland.

Authorities suspect the men are part of a traveling theft group. The men come from the EU area, but police have not said which country they are from. They were born in the 1990s.

Vehicle Seized

Police seized the vehicle the men were using. The three men were taken to the Oulu Police Department for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Mika Julin from the Oulu Police is leading the investigation.

Police have not yet said when the theft in Haapajärvi took place or given more details about the other suspected crimes.

What Happens Next

The investigation is ongoing. Police are working to find out if the men are connected to other thefts around Finland. More information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.