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A team from the Judicial Police Operations Group, based at Alicante Central, announced the arrest of a 21-year-old man who is accused of carrying out six armed robberies. The incidents occurred in garages, storage rooms, and the trunk of a motorcycle within the same city. The suspect was taken into custody within a 72-hour window after the first incident and a second division of the crime was noted soon after.
The financial impact of these robberies is substantial, reflecting both the value of the stolen items and the damage caused to doors and locks. In one highlighted case, the total loss for the victim reached 1,000 euros, illustrating the material cost tied to the criminal activity.
Police investigators recovered and reviewed all relevant documentation, including formal complaints and incident reports. A consistent pattern emerged across the warehouse robberies: entry was achieved by breaking locks and doors, with the perpetrators prioritizing items perceived as valuable, predominantly bicycles, which were then removed from storage areas.
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During the early phase, the investigation team focused on identifying the suspect through a careful examination of the sequence and name the offender. A set of security camera images captured in the area provided critical visual evidence, enabling investigators to map the timeline of events and the locations involved in the heists.
Forensic review indicated the offender returned to the city shortly after the first incident, re-entered one of the warehouses, and accessed the trunk of the motorcycle that had previously been stolen. This repetition underscored a risky pattern and helped authorities connect separate incidents to a single criminal itinerary.
Thanks to the investigative experience of the National Police unit, agents quickly recognized the individual in the surveillance footage. The 21-year-old suspect, already known to authorities for prior arrests, was identified as the suspected perpetrator. Additional corroborating evidence collected by the Police Station further solidified the case against him.
The robberies took place on December 22 and December 25, with the arrest occurring the day following the last reported incident. The Judicial Police Operations Group, operating from the Alicante Central District Police Station, led the fieldwork and coordinated the case through its most critical stages.
After completing the necessary procedural steps, the young man was presented to the duty court two days later. The handover occurred once all investigative activities were concluded and the legal process moved forward, marking a formal transition from investigation to judicial review.
Throughout the investigation, authorities emphasized the systematic nature of the crimes, the rapid response to each incident, and the importance of cross-checking camera footage with complaints to establish a coherent narrative. The case illustrates how careful law enforcement work—combining on-the-ground surveillance, forensics, and strategic arrest timing—can disrupt a chain of offenses and secure a timely disposition in court.