The National Police arrested a 38-year-old suspect in Alicante who has a long history of criminal activity and is of Armenian origin. He is alleged to have been responsible for at least four burglaries in single‑family homes in the Cabo de las Huertas area, where residents were sleeping at night. The case has drawn attention from investigators as they piece together a pattern of repeated offenses and the methods used to gain unauthorized access to private residences.
The arrest was carried out by agents belonging to the Provincial Brigade specialized in crime, with the support of forensic police teams. The operation involved collaborative efforts across multiple units, including the brigade’s forensic section, which focuses on collecting evidence from crime scenes to establish links between incidents and identify the author. The coordination and timely execution of these tasks were crucial in preventing further offenses and bringing the suspect into custody.
According to police statements, the suspect entered homes by climbing fences or traversing perimeter walls and then forcing access doors or breaking windows. He operated under the cover of night, exploiting the factor that residents of the houses were asleep, which reduced the chance of immediate detection and allowed for quicker exits once access was gained. The officer in charge noted that these entry points were assessed across several properties to understand the offender’s preferred vulnerabilities and to map permissible routes for future investigations.
Experts from the Alicante Provincial Scientific Police Brigade conducted detailed technical‑police examinations of the attacked residences. They collected and analyzed traces left at each scene, including fingerprints, which helped create a evidentiary trail linking the various burglaries to the same individual. The findings from these analyses provided a concrete basis for establishing a pattern of criminal behavior and for narrowing the pool of possible suspects down to a single habitual offender with numerous prior records for similar acts.
Specialized Crimes Group investigators reviewed security camera footage from several homes. In some cases, the video captured the acts themselves, while in others it showed movements that corroborated the suspect’s presence near the crime scenes. The footage, combined with the forensic results, reinforced the timeline of events and confirmed the suspect’s involvement in multiple incidents. This visual evidence played a pivotal role in guiding investigators toward identifying the suspect and understanding the extent of the activity across the neighborhood.
Following the identification of the perpetrator, authorities traced his location to a central hotel in Alicante. A surveillance operation was established, carefully designed to observe the suspect without alerting him to the ongoing investigation. The combination of electronic monitoring and on‑site observations ultimately led to the arrest. The detainee, who already had several prior records of the same type, was placed under the care of the Alicante security court to face formal charges and proceed through the judicial process. The case continues to be reviewed by prosecutors and the investigative team to determine the full scope of the criminal activity and any additional victims who may come forward.