Rambla Baja
Two hooded men robbed a manager in the early hours of the day in the center of Callosa de Segura. The attackers intercepted the victim in the street close to the workplace, sprayed him with pepper spray to immobilize him after the victim attempted to resist, and then assaulted him. He was admitted to Vega Baja Hospital and is reported to be out of danger, with St. Bartholomew’s of Orihuela listed as the treating facility.
The incident took place just before the regional distribution center at Rambla Baja in the urban area opened for the day. Around 8:25 a.m., the manager, accompanied by another person near the supermarket, was confronted by two hooded assailants who used pepper spray, a substance commonly used for personal defense, to overpower him.
Street scenes in the heart of Callosa de Segura show the area where the robbery occurred, just a short distance from the storefront. The assault included physical force, and witnesses reported that the victim appeared to be carrying the takings from the previous days as the robbers fled with a sum described as significant but not publicly disclosed.
The person who accompanied the victim during the incident was also treated by medical personnel after suffering an anxiety attack, highlighting the wider impact of the attack on bystanders present at the scene.
Local Police and Civil Guard
Immediate responses followed from the supermarket staff, the Local Police of Callosa de Segura, and the Civil Guard. A team of Judicial Police officers joined the investigation to recover images from nearby security cameras and the supermarket’s own footage. Investigators are actively working to identify the suspects and establish the sequence of events that led to the robbery. The case continues as authorities review surveillance video and interview witnesses to piece together what happened and to locate the attackers.
Public safety officials emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that further updates would be provided as new evidence becomes available. The incident has prompted reviews of security measures at retail sites in the area and heightened awareness among local businesses about protection protocols in urban commercial districts.
Authorities confirmed they are pursuing leads and analyzing material from cameras in and around the supermarket. The community is urged to report any information that could assist investigators in locating the suspects and clarifying the full scope of the incident. The event underscores the importance of coordinating between store staff, local police, and regional law enforcement in promptly addressing violent crime and safeguarding public spaces in Callosa de Segura. This report is based on on-site observations and official statements released to the press for ongoing coverage. [citation]