This Civil Guard stoped calf two alleged members group “cogoteros”dedicated to robbing old people bank exitinformed the Civil Guard Command. A few of the arrested pending legal requests from other courts in Spain for similar events. The operation was carried out within the framework of the prevention and security tasks carried out by the Civil Guards under the General Staff. Great Security Plan. The people wanted by the courts for theft and extortion crimes were stunned near a bank where the individuals were. they had stolen 4,000 euros from an old man last May.
End 6 July Agents from that town’s Civil Guard Main Post were arrested near a bank in Calp. Two Colombian men, aged 29 and 53, respectively. The intervention occurred as a result of the observation and immediate action of the officials, who noticed the suspicious behavior of three people near a bank in the town.
One of the suspects left the bank branch and started to signal to the other two people. In the presence of the agents, one of them tried to escape but was eventually caught.
Once their identities are established, the two andn last May and in the same placeThey had stolen 4,000 euros, taking advantage of an old man’s distraction. In addition, both individuals have up-to-date search and arrest warrants issued by Turkish courts. Almansa (Albacete), Gandía (Valencia) and Calahorra (La Rioja) for theft and extortion offenses, normally, old humansThey were his favorite victims. Therefore, two Colombian men, aged 29 and 53, were arrested, while the third was released as he had nothing pending in court or was not involved in any crimes under investigation.
Effects of committing robbery
During the detention, various items used in committing crimes were confiscated. homemade device for bursting car tireswindow breaking tools, communication devices and article of clothing intended to change their appearance after committing crimes. Also, some 400 euros in cash.
Both detainees were arrested with the seized items.Order of uestos and Denia at the disposal of the Court of Sentrydecided to release both of them as a precautionary measure.
Tips for not being a “dovetail” victim
Such criminals, known as “Kogoteros”, operate in organized and mobile groups. They consist of three or more individuals who work in an organized manner to commit robbery or burglary, taking advantage of the distraction or vulnerability of their victims, sometimes even offering them some form of help to divert their attention.
To prevent this type of robbery, the Civil Guard reminds that the preferred victims of such criminals are often elderly or vulnerable individuals who go alone to buy or withdraw money, therefore:
– Accompany whenever possible.
– Make sure no one is watching you when withdrawing money, if you see someone watching you notify an employee or call the Civil Guard. If someone approaches you with an excuse right after your money is withdrawn, be careful, the writers will try to look away to take advantage of your carelessness.
– Watch your stuff while you are anywhere and always be careful, never leave it careless on a table.
– Check that you have locked your vehicle before leaving it.
– In such a situation, if someone tells you a flat tire and offers to help you, turn off the vehicle completely before accepting help.