This report covers the national police actions in Alicante, where four individuals were detained on charges of murder, aggravated robbery, and violent theft in a rapid sequence of three interventions conducted on the same day with citizen cooperation. One of the arrests involved a suspect who had a high-value timepiece valued at over 30,000 euros seized during the operation.
The first incident of violent robbery occurred on a central street in Alicante. Police teams were dispatched after a call to the emergency number 091 alerted officers to an assault at a residence room. Upon arrival, officers found a suspect being restrained by a group of bystanders. Eyewitnesses described the assailant as the person who forcibly pulled a watch from the victim’s wrist. The suspect attempted to flee, pursued by the victim on foot. After being detained, authorities recovered the stolen watch from a pocket, confirming its value and returning it to the rightful owner. The item was confirmed to be the high-value watch worth more than 30,000 euros.
The second robbery involved two individuals in a minibus parked on a public road. They broke a window to gain entry and stole several items from inside, including a radio and 115 euros in cash.
witness to the robbery
The events were observed from a balcony by a vehicle owner who immediately alerted room 091 and reported the incident to the agents. The witness provided the model and license plate of the getaway van and gave precise descriptions of the suspects.
The vehicle was located by a nearby police station shortly after the incident. After stopping the van, officers identified and arrested two occupants, both men aged 22 and 42.
A third robbery occurred in a street in the northern district of Alicante, carried out by a woman who was surprised by passersby after breaking into two cars and stealing several items from inside. Realizing she had been discovered, the suspect attempted to flee but was pursued by bystanders who restrained her until police arrived. The officers secured the scene and took the suspect into custody for further investigations and charges related to the robberies.
The arrests were carried out by officers from the Alicante Provincial Police Station, including personnel from the Citizens’ Security Brigade and the Operational Response Groups of the Central and Northern District Police Stations. In addition to immediate apprehension, the police emphasized the importance of public cooperation in solving crimes. Citizens were encouraged to report any criminal activity through official channels, including the national emergency number and the police department’s official communications channels, to ensure timely intervention and support for law enforcement efforts.