A 28-year-old Greek man was recently convicted of causing a disturbance by repeatedly trespassing on his neighbors’ property and smelling shoes. The incident occurred in Sindos, a small town near Thessaloniki.
The man was arrested on October 8th after one of his neighbors observed him in their yard, smelling shoes which had been left outside to air. This was not the first time he had trespassed on private property for this specific reason. The neighbor reported the incident to the police, leading to the man’s arrest.
During the court proceedings, the man admitted to his actions but was unable to provide a clear explanation for his behavior. He expressed remorse and sought support to understand his actions and prevent future incidents. The court issued a suspended sentence of one month in prison, along with three years of probation.
Neighbors testified that the man had never displayed any aggressive behavior towards them, but his unusual actions had caused significant discomfort. One neighbor described spotting the man sniffing their shoes on multiple occasions over the past six months.
The man reportedly told the police that he recognized his behavior as a problem and intended to seek help to address it.