The police were detained as part of the Jewel23 operation. author of various robbery crimes involving violence and theft to the elderly through “hug” method inside Horadada Column. The Orihuela Court of First Instance and its Order ordered the provisional detention of prisoner 2, A 39-year-old woman of Romanian nationality.
Due to the detection of a large number of robberies involving violence and theft carried out in January using the “hug with love” method in the district, investigation area started for clarification of facts and investigation of authorship.
As early as March, after investigative work and several criminal acts in the town, agents recognized the modus operandi. succeed in identifying the perpetrator of crimes.
Investigators, who had focused their investigation on the person identified, said on 27 March. as they were preparing to approach an old man they managed to find himto prevent the impending crime and carry out the arrest.
The next day, the prisoner who had many criminal records of the same nature, It was made available to the Court of First Instance and Orihuela’s Order No. 2who decided to put him in temporary prison.
The “loving hug” method consists of the perpetrator, usually a woman, approaching the victim, a carefully chosen old man. the writer attacks to start a conversation or ask a questionaccompanied by the approach of patting or thanking the victim, while the author deftly seize the jewelry, watch, or material they are targeting. It does not hesitate to use violence if the action is prevented or the victim manages to discover its author.
Tips to avoid this type of crime
Civil Guard advises people who may be victims of the “hug method” avoid showing off jewelry or other valuables and when withdrawing cash from banks or ATMs, and also Do not accept any offer offered to you on the street.advantageous as it looks.
In most cases, several seemingly unknown people are involved, so it is advisable if they try to deceive or isolate the place where the attack took place. asking someone else for help.
If you have the slightest suspicion that you are the victim of a fraud or a criminal act, you should call immediately. emergency phone number 062.