The owner of a Cala Millor gas station in the Balearic Islands was the target of a kidnapping at his home in Sant Llorenç this morning. A man, armed with a knife, forced his way inside with the intent to rob the residence. When he realized there was little or no money at hand, he handcuffed a woman and forced them to drive to the gas station owned by the husband, hoping to locate cash in the business’s cash box. A tense moment at the doorstep gave way to a plan that quickly unraveled as the assailant attempted to secure more funds. The operation ended when the victim managed to alert the female employees at the station for help, prompting the suspect to flee the scene. The Civil Guard launched a formal investigation to identify and apprehend the hijacker. The authorities are pursuing all leads as of now, with evidence being collected at the home, the vehicle, and the gas station in a bid to reconstruct the sequence of events. No one was harmed beyond wrist injuries from binding during the escape, and the victim is reported to be stable under medical observation, though understandably shaken by the ordeal. [Civil Guard investigation update, 2025]
The incident unfolded around 7:45 a.m. on a quiet street in Sant Llorenç, when the intruder entered the residence, startling a 62-year-old woman who was sleeping alone. The attacker demanded money, threatening with the knife. The woman complied by offering a small amount of jewelry from her personal belongings, but she explained that there was no cash available in the home at that moment. The assailant pressed his demand and moved to a second plan that involved traveling to the gas station held by the victim’s spouse, a business establishment in Cala Millor, with the victim accompanying him in her own car. The pair headed to the station, but the plan quickly exposed itself to witnesses who spotted the suspect and raised the alarm. The hijacker escaped as police units closed in, leaving the victim unharmed but in a state of high distress. Local authorities have requested patience as the investigation proceeds and urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating the suspect. [Manacor Judicial Police statement, 2025]
In the immediate aftermath, the Civil Guard and the Manacor Judicial Police coordinated to secure the incident site and review surveillance footage from the home and the service station. Investigators are examining the suspect’s route, possible accomplices, and any connections between the home invasion and the attempted theft at the gas station. The response reflects a broader effort to safeguard residents in the Balearic Islands, where security operations have intensified in recent months. The victim’s condition remains stable, and officials say she is receiving support from local authorities as she processes the experience. While the case remains under active inquiry, authorities emphasize that no additional risks to the public are known at this time. [Official police briefing, 2025]