In Alcoy, four youths were arrested by agents from the National Police after a swift and coordinated operation at a residence that had been broken into in search of valuables. Police sources confirmed that while officers were conducting a house-by-house search, the suspects, apparently shocked by the rapid police response, were caught in the act of forcing entry and taking items from the home. The incident underscores the intensity of the patrols and the vigilance of local law enforcement in safeguarding neighborhoods, according to the Provincial Police Station.
Security footage from the homeowner’s cameras played a crucial role in the investigation. The homeowner had alerted authorities after observing four individuals inside the property, and the footage was used to document the sequence of events and identify the items taken from the farm. This visual record provided essential evidence that helped police reconstruct the timeline of the incident and prioritize a rapid response, as noted by investigators.
This rapid deployment by the agents proved decisive. Two patrol units from the Citizens’ Security Brigade were dispatched to the scene and arrived at the home within minutes, drawing a clear line of action and deterring any potential further criminal activity in the area. Their presence not only disrupted the alleged robbery but also reassured residents nearby who were following the unfolding events on local news feeds and in social circles, as indicated in official briefings.
The officers located an upper-level entrance within the home that had been forcibly accessed as part of the break-in. Entering through this door, the agents confronted the four suspects, who had not anticipated such swift intervention. The confrontation occurred in a controlled manner, and the suspects were taken into custody without any reported injuries to officers or bystanders, marking a successful early-phase operation in what authorities described as a bold but lawful response to the crime in progress.
During a rapid interior sweep of the residence, investigators recovered most of the looted items and seized an iron rod that had been used to force the entry. The recovery of the stolen goods helped avert further losses for the homeowner and provided tangible proof of the severity of the offense. The quick corroboration of the homeowner’s records and the physical evidence collected on-site supported the case strongly, reinforcing the police narrative of a well-coordinated theft in progress and the importance of prompt action by law enforcement.
The four detainees, aged 18 to 22, were identified as Algerian and Moroccan nationals. They were placed in the custody of the Alcoy Guard Education Court, which subsequently ordered conditional release pending trial. The decision reflects the court’s standard procedures for handling cases involving young adults and foreign nationals while ensuring ongoing judicial oversight as the investigation and legal process continue, as reported by authorities and reflected in subsequent court communications .