Police investigate Árbær home break-in after overnight offences

Friday 28th August 2026 on 09:01 in Iceland

crime, reykjavik, traffic

Police are investigating a reported break-in at a home in Árbær, a Reykjavík district, mbl.is reports. The incident was among several cases recorded by the Capital Region Police between 5pm on Thursday and 5am on Friday.

In the same district, a driver was reported for driving a car fitted with studded tyres and may face a fine.

Police in Mosfellsbær reported another driver for speeding after the vehicle was recorded travelling at 148 kilometres per hour in a 70 km/h zone.

Two drivers were also stopped in Árbær on suspicion of driving under the influence of narcotics.

Police received a report of shouting and threats from an individual in Múlahverfi, but the person was not found despite a search. Another individual was removed from a hotel in the same neighbourhood after being told they were not welcome. Police also received a report of a traffic accident in which nobody was injured.

In central Reykjavík, a person was reported for ordering food at a restaurant and refusing to pay.

Police in Kópavogur and Breiðholt reported two more drivers for speeding. Both were travelling at 122 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

Source 
(via mbl.is)