The incident in Alicante centers on a 57-year-old domestic worker who is suspected of stealing jewelry from the home where she provided cleaning services. Investigators believe the person may be connected to additional thefts in the area as jewelry has continued to surface through sales to local gold trading houses.
Police representatives from the Investigation Group of the National Police Station in the Northern Region of Alicante announced that officers were acting on a complaint filed by a homeowner who reported a robbery at the end of May. The victim indicated that a substantial amount of jewelry, with a particular emphasis on items of spiritual significance, had been taken from the residence. The homeowner also noted that eleven pieces bearing strong sentimental value, including rings, medallions, necklaces, and gold chains, were among the stolen items. The investigation found no obvious damage to the property itself, suggesting the theft occurred without forceful entry.
Jewelery trafficking and second-hand buyers
As detectives focused their inquiry on the homeowner’s routine and the people who had access to the residence, an emphasis emerged on businesses in Alicante that deal in second-hand jewelry. The aim was to trace the stolen pieces or to identify potential buyers who might have inadvertently acquired them from the suspect. Through this approach, investigators identified a 57-year-old Colombian woman who had previously been hired by the homeowner to assist with housekeeping a few months before the robbery was reported. This link prompted authorities to broaden their examination of the suspect’s activities and contacts in the local jewelry market.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly stole the jewels gradually over several weeks, ensuring the absence of noticeable shortages or detectable discrepancies in the household inventory. Once the individual under investigation was identified, officers proceeded with arrests on charges of theft and related offenses. In parallel, investigators are reviewing sales records at jewelry and pawn shops to determine whether other items may have been exchanged for cash under terms that concealed their origin.
Authorities noted that ongoing inquiries could reveal additional victims who did not initially report the loss or were not aware that certain pieces had disappeared. The focus remains on establishing a complete chain of custody for each item and determining whether the ddometic worker exploited the homeowner’s trust or position to execute the thefts from the residence. Further inquiries are expected to expand to the broader network involved in the purchase and transfer of jewelry that may have originated from these unlawful acts, with formal updates to follow as the investigation progresses.
Attribution: statements from the National Police Investigation Group and local authorities support the assessment that multiple jewelry items have been implicated and that the ongoing inquiry will clarify the scope of the alleged offenses.