Police in the town of Moraira report a notable sequence of events tied to property crimes and a robbery ring that stretched across nearby communities. The incident began when residents noticed clothes hanging on balconies had vanished from several homes in Teulada and Benitatxell. One of the victims managed to identify the suspect by a distinctive clothing item that had been personalized for a Zaragoza football club fan. This link to the victim’s club affiliation helped authorities track the suspect through community tips and local observations.
The Guardia Civil framed the arrest within a wider home robbery plan. The individual in custody stands accused of using a specialized tool during burglaries and is alleged to have participated in multiple robberies across Teulada and Benitatxell. A stolen bank card was used to make a payment at a laundromat, an act tied to the suspect’s broader theft pattern. The detainee was moved to the Education Court in Denia for determination of further judicial steps, with a provisional release considered subject to precautionary conditions.
On August 20, the Civil Guard received a report from a local resident describing a recent home robbery in Benitatxell. The caller had spotted someone wearing the same distinctive personalized shirt over town in Teulada, the very garment identified by the victim. The shirt’s unique personalization linked the suspect to the victim and the broader crime cluster tied to the two towns.
In response to the alert, Moraira’s Main Outpost, together with Teulada and Benitatxell Local Police, mobilized quickly. Officers located both the suspected offender and the complainant, confirming the nature of the crimes. Through a thorough sequence of procedures, authorities determined that the suspect had not only burglarized residences but also committed additional thefts, including clothes stolen from terraces in other Teulada properties during the months of July and August.
Background
The investigation established that the suspect, a 19-year-old local with prior encounters with property crime, was taken into custody and transferred to the Moraira Main Station for continued inquiry. Law enforcement recovered stolen items in several open spaces near the detention site. Multiple items, including technology devices and various clothing items tied to the robberies, were recovered and placed in plastic bags as evidence.
The detainee faces charges that include attempted coercion, two counts of theft, and a bank card fraud offense. The latter involved the use of a stolen debit card at a local laundromat to facilitate payments during the thefts. The case proceeded to the Denia Education Court, where judges weighed precautionary measures and considered potential release with conditions.
The authorities describe the arrest as a decisive action against a burglary operation that sometimes relied on disguises and misdirection to approach targeted homes. The recovery of stolen goods allowed officers to return items to their rightful owners, reinforcing public trust and demonstrating a coordinated response by the Guardia Civil and local police units.