This Civil Guard operation reports the arrest of a couple from Torrevieja, a man and a woman, who were involved in stealing tools from inside a vehicle. A third person who helped take the items was also taken into custody. The details of the case were made public by the Guard Court and the Instruction unit in Torrevieja. All detainees were held in custody under precautionary measures pending trial.
Research
The investigation began on 31 July when a foreign citizen filed a complaint with the Torrevieja Civil Security Main Station about the theft of DIY tools from inside a vehicle. The complaint triggered a meticulous review of the incident and prompted the Torrevieja Investigation District to launch a coordinated operation aimed at clarifying the sequence of events and identifying the suspects involved.
As investigators delved into the method used, it became clear that two individuals, a woman and a man, worked in tandem to approach the victim and position themselves to conceal the crime. Their actions suggested a premeditated plan to target the vehicle and seize valuable equipment. The door of the vehicle was opened, and instruments valued at approximately 4,000 euros were stolen in a calculated act of theft.
Image shows the tools that were taken from the vehicle. The tools were documented as part of the investigation and prepared for return to the rightful owners through the ongoing operation. The presence of these tools in the public domain underscores the impact of the theft on the victim and the necessity of thorough evidence gathering by the authorities. (Guardia Civil, Alicante Command)
After identifying the perpetrators, investigators expanded their efforts to locate them. The operation intensified as officers implemented a search and apprehension plan designed to bring all responsible individuals to justice. The arrests occurred on 3 July, bringing a 24-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both residents of Torrevieja, into custody. A third person was also detained, a 31-year-old man, whose involvement was tied to the seizure of the stolen items. The three individuals were charged with membership in a criminal organization, theft, and extortion, with each facing charges based on their degree of participation.
Authorities from the Torrevieja Security Court and the Order were notified about the arrests and the police actions that followed. The Civil Guard’s Alicante Command notes that the majority of the stolen tools are likely to be recovered and returned to their legitimate owners as the operation progresses toward resolution. (Guardia Civil, Alicante Command)