Last Sunday, a tense scene unfolded in the Pere Garau district of Palma when a young man attempted to break into a house. The situation quickly escalated from a suspected burglary to a dangerous chase, yet it ended with an unusual twist: two dogs in the building became the frontline guardians, effectively trapping the intruder on a higher level of the structure. The dogs, which had access to a different terrace, leaped to safety across to another area, and with no clear escape route, the man found himself cornered and in need of rescue.
According to police sources, the suspect was a 31-year-old man who had climbed onto the roof of a residence during the early hours of the evening with the intent to steal. He navigated toward the inner courtyard of what authorities described as a potential target, only to encounter the two dogs guarding the property. The animals immediately began barking and approaching the intruder, their presence creating a startling and immediate risk for the man. Startled by the dogs and the precarious position on the roof, the suspect made the choice to flee, seeking an exit that did not exist in his current location. His only plausible escape became leaping onto the terrace of a neighboring building, a move that intensified the peril of the moment.
The event was witnessed by a neighbor who promptly notified the police. When officers arrived, they found the teenager stuck on the roof with dwindling options for a safe exit. The authorities coordinated with fire services to secure his capture, requesting the fire brigade to extend ladders for access to the roof. Firefighters and officers worked in tandem, and after a controlled operation, the alleged intruder was apprehended on the rooftop. This sequence—police coordination, firefighter ascent, and eventual arrest—marked the resolution of a disturbing incident in a quiet Palma neighborhood, and it offered a visible reminder of the unpredictable nature of street crime and the sometimes surprising roles that animals play in public safety. The account above is drawn from official police communications and confirmed by on-scene observers, with further details expected as the case proceeds through the judicial process.