Witness
Three men, aged 21, 29, and 40, were detained by officers from the National Police and the Alicante Local Police, each facing multiple charges after a rapid sequence of events in the early hours of a Sunday morning. The trio was suspected of breaking into two parked vehicles to steal items, setting a third car ablaze, and damaging a public mailbox along the way. The investigation unfolded with a focus on immediate corroboration and securing the scene to prevent further property damage. The arrests were based on observed behavior, physical evidence, and statements gathered from witnesses who were present at the scene as the situation developed under high alert conditions.
The early morning disruption began around seven o’clock on Padre Esplá Street in Alicante, when police received a report about a vehicle on fire. The first responders were dispatched promptly to the location, and upon their arrival they found a burning car with nearby parked vehicles showing signs of window smashing and possible tampering. This initial assessment indicated that the fire might have been used as a diversion or a cover for related criminal activity, prompting a broader examination of the immediate surroundings and nearby properties that could have been affected by the incident.
Arriving at the scene, patrol units from the National Police Citizen Security Brigade and agents from the Alicante Local Police coordinated their efforts to manage the situation, secure the perimeter, and interview witnesses. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a group of youths involved in the disturbance, and local officers began checking for suspicious individuals in the vicinity. As the situation developed, it became evident that there were multiple crime scenes in close proximity, including two parked cars with forced entry and an aggressively damaged mailbox tied to a postal service infrastructure. The officers worked to identify the suspects, collect physical evidence, and preserve any potential video or photographic records that could support subsequent legal proceedings.
As investigators continued their work, one of the teenagers suspected of involvement remained at the scene, while another attempted to flee. Local police officers immediately engaged in a pursuit, while a separate unit from the National Police joined the effort to apprehend the remaining suspect. The coordinated response by both forces helped ensure a safe and controlled arrest process, minimizing further risk to bystanders and passing motorists while enabling a thorough examination of the evidence recovered at and around the scene. The rapid collaboration underscored the commitment of the responding officers to upholding public safety and enforcing laws related to theft, arson, and related property crimes.
During processing, an arrest unfolded with one detainee displaying signs of physical struggle and carrying personal items that raised questions about social and economic circumstances. Specific items, including a small amount of cash, accessories, and a personal effect, were observed by officers and noted as part of the evidence collection. In another aspect of the operation, investigators recovered additional money and identified two other individuals connected to the sequence of offenses. All three individuals were subsequently identified and documented by the authorities. The incident also highlighted the broader context of street-level criminal activity and its impact on local residents, with the police emphasizing the importance of community reporting and timely intervention to deter similar acts in the future.
In the aftermath, authorities confirmed that all three detainees were of Colombian nationality, and two of them were found to be in an irregular situation within Spain at the time of the arrests. Investigations continued to determine the full scope of their involvement, including any potential links to other thefts, arson incidents, or vandalism cases in the region. The operation demonstrated the vigilance of local law enforcement and their commitment to upholding legal norms, protecting public property, and maintaining trust within the community. The evidence gathered at the scene, combined with statements from witnesses, formed the foundation for the forthcoming judicial procedures and any necessary prosecutions tied to the incident.