Two Robberies and a Violent Assault Lead to Arrests in Alicante Province
Two separate incidents in the Alicante region culminated in arrests after a man was linked to a string of robberies and another suspect faced charges for a brutal street assault. Officials from the Civil Guard reported that a 48-year-old man from San Fulgencio was arrested for two separate robberies of a 24-hour store within a span of five days, while a 31-year-old Moroccan national was detained in Calpe for a violent attack on a passerby. These cases highlight the ongoing efforts of local authorities to curb street crime in the area.
The latest robbery in Rojales occurred in the afternoon of August 6. Civil Guard officers stationed at the Almoradí post received a tip about a robbery at a 24-hour shop and promptly dispatched a patrol to the scene. The suspect initially fled on a motorcycle as soon as he approached the premises. The victim later provided a detailed description of the assailant and indicated that he had been threatened with a knife prior to the escape. The officers conducted a wide sweep of the area and began interviewing potential witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events. (Civil Guard)
Investigators pieced together the timeline and found that the same man had visited a different establishment a few hours earlier and left without paying for a drink. This connection prompted a focused inquiry into his movements. The suspect was identified swiftly, and it was determined that he had robbed the same store on August 1. Authorities tracked a possible suspect through surveillance and routine checks, leading to a near-simultaneous arrest about an hour after the latest incident. The suspect was located at a residence in San Fulgencio, a municipality within the same area. He is a Spanish national with a prior criminal record and was placed under the custody of the Court No. 4 of Torrevieja on charges related to the robberies. (Civil Guard)
In a separate matter, Calpe authorities detained a 31-year-old Moroccan man on August 4 on charges connected to a violent assault that occurred the previous month. The arrest followed a clear sequence of events that began when a citizen was ambushed on a less traveled street in Calpe. The assailant struck the victim with a glass bottle, knocked him to the ground, and then stole the victim’s mobile phone and wallet before fleeing on foot. The investigation relied on careful analysis of the incident, witness statements, and security footage. Two Civil Guard officers on patrol later identified the suspect on a public road and confirmed that he matched the description of the attacker. The detainee had a prior record for similar offenses and was released by the court under certain conditions while the case continued. (Civil Guard)
These cases illustrate the region’s commitment to public safety and the collaboration between local police posts and the Civil Guard to quickly secure suspects and gather evidence. Authorities emphasize the importance of community tips and rapid response in solving street crimes, particularly those involving threats with weapons or acts of violence that threaten residents and visitors alike. The incidents also underscore the routine checks that accompany investigations, including cross-referencing prior offenses and monitoring the movements of suspects across neighboring towns. (Civil Guard)