haarlemsdagbladMar 5, 2026, 13:14

Police seek two suspects for home burglary in Hoofddorp

Police are searching for two men who broke into a home in Hoofddorp on January 13. An investigation into the burglary is currently ongoing.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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