The events began at midday when a 40-year-old woman from Colombia was shopping at a local mall. A man noticed her, attempted to attract her attention, and offered money for sexual favors. The woman declined and kept moving through the shopping area. The man then began to follow her, lingering in the corridors and near various storefronts, making crude comments and persistently pushing his proposal. She quickened her pace to leave the building.
In a loading zone away from crowds, the man forcibly grabbed the woman’s wrist. Seizing the moment, he exposed himself, touched his genitals, and kissed her with forceful insistence. The victim managed to break free and flee. A patrol from the Aldaia Local Police was conducting a routine safety operation nearby and responders immediately assisted the victim. The assailant fled when he saw the uniformed officers but was apprehended within seconds.
The victim, visibly shaken, reported that the assailant had been stalking her and hurling insults. Police officers continued the investigation, escorted her to the Aldaia Civil Guard main post for a formal statement, and documented the alleged attempts to coerce sexual activity. A medical examination was arranged at a local hospital following a minor wrist injury sustained during the incident.
Later that day, Valencia Civil Guard personnel arrested a 33-year-old man, a Spanish national, in his hometown of Chiva on charges of sexual abuse and injury. The investigation also identified a second woman, 47 years old, Spanish, who reported similar stalking behavior and obscene comments along with offers of money for sex on the same day.
A third woman, 53, also Spanish, reported experiencing the same pattern of conduct in the weeks prior. These cases were forwarded to the Civil Court of First Instance for formal proceedings. Local authorities emphasized the ongoing nature of the investigation and called for continued vigilance in public spaces to protect residents and visitors alike.
Throughout the course of the investigation, the Valencian Civil Guard highlighted the importance of reporting suspicious behavior promptly and cooperating with law enforcement to ensure timely protection and accountability. The agency noted that multiple victims had encountered similar patterns of intimidation, highlighting a broader concern about personal safety in crowded urban areas. Community members were urged to stay aware of their surroundings, travel in groups when possible, and seek immediate assistance from authorities if confronted with any threatening or coercive conduct. The Civil Guard affirmed its commitment to pursuing all reported incidents and providing support to victims as investigations proceed. In these cases, officers prioritized medical care, victim protection, and thorough forensic evaluation to build solid cases for the courts.