perfect policing
The community in Pontevedra was shaken by a harrowing case of abduction and sexual assault. The suspect, a 26-year-old man known as MFR, remains in preventive detention and has not been granted bail. He is believed to be from the area, and authorities say he is currently under strict supervision while the investigation continues.
Authorities say the crime occurred at a residence that belonged to the suspect’s sister. He allegedly lured the victim to the flat in Porriño on the pretense of repaying a 400 euro debt tied to a past relationship. He even sent a photo of the money to bolster the ruse, initiating a six-day period of terror. When the young woman returned home, she was prevented from leaving by her ex-partner, who allegedly told her that he did not fear the consequences of harming her and that prison would not deter him. He reportedly said he did not care about the legal outcomes if it meant harming her further (Source: local police and court statements).
The suspect had been sought for over a year and a half and faces multiple robbery charges. He is also linked to a similar incident reported in Ponteareas a month earlier and is accused of detaining another young woman against her will in a house in the Confurco area. While the assailant allegedly restrained the young woman, she managed to escape and notified the Civil Guard. Returning home, officers found only the suspect’s documents and belongings at the location (Source: Civil Guard reports).
The Civil Guard and Porriño Local Police began to piece together the suspect’s movements, especially after receiving information that suggested the fugitive might still be in the region. They conducted several vehicle checks in case relatives were aiding his evasion. It later emerged that the suspect had been in Porriño at the time, challenging initial assumptions about his whereabouts (Source: local police briefings).
Crucial to the case were the victim’s handwritten notes, which indicated she had managed to signal her location after escaping captivity by smashing a window of the apartment where she was held. The note helped authorities pinpoint the suspect’s location and facilitated the victim’s release. The neighbor who found the note and dialed emergency services, together with the diligent work of the Porriño Local Police and the Civil Guard, played a pivotal role in averting a potential tragedy (Source: witness testimony and official updates).
the police response
Daniel Rodriguez, chief inspector of the Porriño Local Police, praised the force for its swift and precise response under dangerous conditions. Early on, investigators verified that the information provided by the victim—via her assistance note—matched the fugitive’s details. They then contacted the suspect’s sister, who owned the property involved, and breached the door when necessary. The early hours of the morning revealed the suspect still asleep, with little indication of remorse, as officers secured the scene and ensured the victim’s safety (Source: police account).
In a separate room, officers found the victim visibly frightened and bruised, resisting coercive sexual contact from her ex-partner, who already had a restraining order in place. The scene underscored the severity of the alleged crimes and the ongoing risk she faced while the case unfolded.
As of now, the case against the Porriñés suspect has expanded beyond the initial charges of robbery and abduction. He faces additional accusations related to injuries, illegal detention, and sexual assault, with the legal process continuing to determine the full scope of accountability (Source: ongoing judicial proceedings).