This is not a Neorealistic film scene. The case centers on a man known as the bicycle thief, along with two vehicles, and a criminal who raided homes, taking belongings and valuables. His residence was a dilapidated and abandoned dwelling in Moraira, a place that housed him and his activities in plain sight among a decaying neighborhood setting.
Local authorities from the Civil Guard, working in close cooperation with the Teulada Local Police, identified and arrested a suspect connected to multiple robberies, thefts, trespassing, and illegal possession of weapons. The collaborative effort followed a pattern of criminal behavior that spanned several months, tying together disparate incidents into a single ongoing investigation.
In April, a Moraira Civil Guard unit received information about a theft. A complainant reported that an intruder had gained access to a private garage and removed a bicycle, initiating a chain of inquiries that would later intertwine with other cases.
During a routine security check, officers encountered a 38-year-old man carrying several suspicious items, including a shotgun. The Civil Guard seized all items at the scene to prevent any risk and continued probing the circumstances to determine the legitimate origins of the recovered items.
Subsequently, investigators were alerted to a tourist who appeared to be connected to the broader crimes being examined. The individual was detained for further assessment, contributing to the overall understanding of the suspected network and its operations.
On May 23, off-duty personnel from the Teulada Local Police identified several objects that appeared to be stolen from the front of an abandoned Moraira residence. They notified the Moraira Civil Guard Station, and a joint operation with the Teulada Local Police led to an inspection of the residence. Inside, officers recovered items reported missing, including the keys to a stolen vehicle that had already been located elsewhere, helping to piece together the inventory of stolen property.
Agents maintained surveillance of the abandoned house where the suspect resided, continuing to monitor the site as investigations unfolded. The patrols focused on ensuring the safety of nearby residents while tracking the movements of the individual and the hidden items on the premises. The scene served as a focal point for the ongoing inquiry into the network behind the burglaries and thefts.
Inside the dwelling, authorities encountered the fugitive as he attempted to flee. A quick and coordinated response led to his apprehension, confirming that the person identified several days earlier was indeed present at the location. The arrest marked a turning point in the investigation, tying together earlier sightings and actions with the latest discovery at the abandoned property.
The individual, whose criminal history includes prior offenses, was placed in custody to face a range of charges, including forced entry, vehicle theft, theft, robbery by force, and possession of illegal weapons. A judicial body subsequently ordered precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the integrity of the investigation and the inmates involved, with the local court system handling the earliest stages of the case.
The recovered items were returned to their rightful owners as the investigative process continued. Authorities emphasized that further inquiries were ongoing to locate additional victims and recover any other stolen property connected to the same cases. The investigation team remained vigilant for new leads and any potential reports from residents or visitors who might have valuable information about the incidents or the individuals involved.