El Campello’s Surveillance Network Aids Vehicle Theft Investigations
El Campello’s security cameras, installed by the City Council at the start of 2022, continue delivering results. They help law enforcement track and recover stolen vehicles. In a recent operation, the Civil Guard and the Local Police of El Campello arrested a man suspected of stealing a vehicle in the Albir area near L’Alfàs del Pi. A vehicle found in El Campello was recovered thanks to the municipal video security network. Investigators also examined a separate July theft of another vehicle in Torrevieja. The Armed Institute reported these developments in statements from the Civil Guard and Local Police.
A coordinated action followed after police forces and El Campello City Council’s video surveillance network flagged a stolen vehicle by reading its license plate. On October 16, officers patrolled the city center of El Campello and the town of L’Alfàs del Pi, deploying response teams to control vehicular movement on the municipality’s main roads. The operation aimed to locate the car that had been parked in the urban area, enabling a rapid response to the alleged theft.
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Hours of observation led officers to witness a person trying to open the vehicle with a key and enter the car. The individual, identified as having multiple prior property-crime offenses and pending judicial actions in the courts of Benidorm, Dénia, and La Vila Joiosa, was arrested on the spot and detained.
The detainee was later transferred to the Alicante security court, which authorized release with precautionary measures. In addition to the El Albir vehicle theft charge, he faces related charges for a similar incident in a Torrevieja supermarket parking lot in July. The case underscored the value of the security camera network established by the El Campello Town Hall to detect stolen vehicles and deter related offenses within the municipality.
Officials from the Alicante Civil Guard stressed that the security cameras operated by the El Campello Town Hall form a crucial backbone for detecting stolen vehicles in the municipality. The close cooperation between the Civil Guard and the Local Police of El Campello proved essential in identifying and apprehending the suspected thief, who had been using stolen vehicles for illicit purposes. The coordinated effort illustrates how modern surveillance networks can contribute to quicker interdiction and public safety in urban areas.
Fifty Cameras in the Town’s System
By the end of 2021, El Campello’s City Council invested roughly 130,000 euros to install fifty video security cameras around the municipality. The system, which began operation in early 2022, is equipped with alert features to detect violations and can locate vehicles via license plate recognition. The network enables real-time monitoring and traffic regulation from the Local Police headquarters, which operates with high-definition 4K displays. Each camera is adjustable and offers zoom functionality, making it a powerful tool for covering large surface areas and supporting rapid response to incidents. The installation marked a significant upgrade in municipal security infrastructure and public safety capabilities, aligning with broader regional efforts to improve security through smart surveillance technologies.
The cameras’ presence not only helps in catching offenders but also acts as a deterrent, encouraging residents and visitors to report suspicious activity promptly. The system’s integration with police operations means alerts can trigger targeted patrols and vehicle tracking when needed, minimizing response times and increasing the likelihood of recovering stolen property. Authorities emphasize that the network’s effectiveness grows with continual maintenance, regular software updates, and ongoing interagency collaboration with regional law enforcement partners. The El Campello experience demonstrates how a thoughtfully deployed surveillance framework can reinforce public trust and safety across a coastal town that welcomes both residents and tourists.