Brussels, Belgium: Belgian federal judicial police have arrested two men suspected of involvement in a burglary network believed to have carried out dozens of break-ins across the country.

The arrests followed an investigation launched after police in the Vilvoorde-Machelen area noticed similarities between several burglaries. Investigators believe the offences were connected to the same criminal group.

According to prosecutors, the suspected group allegedly used stolen vehicles to travel between burglary locations. The vehicles were reportedly used for several nights before being abandoned and replaced with other stolen cars, making it more difficult for investigators to trace the group’s movements.

Police identified one of the vehicles during the night of August 29–30 in Diegem. That discovery helped investigators develop the case and identify two suspects living in the Brussels region.

During the arrests, one of the suspects reportedly attempted to escape by jumping from a railway bridge in Haren-Sud. He was taken to hospital and was expected to be questioned after receiving medical attention.

Investigators are now examining evidence gathered during the operation and are trying to establish the full extent of the alleged burglary activity. Authorities are also looking into whether the suspects may be connected with additional break-ins.

The case remains under investigation, and prosecutors will determine the next legal steps. The allegations have not been proven in court, and the suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the Belgian judicial process.

Belgian authorities continue to investigate property crime networks that operate across multiple municipalities, particularly those using stolen vehicles and coordinated movements to target different locations.