A 31-year-old man in Benidorm has been arrested by National Police officers on suspicion of theft. He stole a mobile phone from a foreign tourist who was holidaying in the city.

The victim reported that a man accosted him in a friendly manner while he was walking along a street near his hotel. The suspect attempted to steal his mobile phone from his pants pocket during the encounter. The thief was able to seize the phone and flee on foot, despite the victim’s attempts to resist. The victim attempted to pursue the perpetrator but was ultimately unsuccessful in capturing him.

The perpetrator was identified and apprehended a few days later as a result of the National Police’s investigative efforts. The police conducted an investigation and brought the putative thief before the Benidorm courts.

People are reminded by the National Police of the significance of reporting any incident through official channels, such as the website www.policia.es or by visiting the nearest police station.

Suggestions for preventing this form of criminal activity include:

• It is imperative to maintain a vigilant watch over personal possessions, particularly in densely populated areas.
  
• It is advisable to refrain from storing cell phones or wallets in back pockets or other readily accessible areas.
  
• Be cautious of individuals who approach you with ambiguous excuses or exaggerated gestures.
  
• If you are the victim of a robbery, refrain from confronting the perpetrator directly and immediately contact the authorities.
  
• In the event of loss, record the IMEI number of the phone to facilitate its recovery.
  
  The National Police is committed to guaranteeing the welfare of both citizens and tourists in the region.

Last weekend, a shopkeeper at a 24-hour establishment in Alicante was injured after using a stick to confront a man who robbed him with a fake pistol and was compelled to flee empty handed. The suspect, a 50-year-old male who was apprehended by the National Police, was provisionally released yesterday, Thursday April 10th, after appearing before the Alicante duty court.

The incident took place in the central area of Alicante during the early hours of last Sunday, according to sources. The attempted burglary, which involved violence and intimidation, is purportedly the work of a Spaniard who was apprehended less than 48 hours after the incident.

The burglar entered a convenience store at approximately 5 a.m. with a pistol that was identical to the real thing, but it was a blank-firing pistol. He approached the sole employee and directed the weapon at his torso from across the counter after opening the door.

After warning him to “put the money in a bag,” the assailant struck the counter multiple times with the butt of his pistol, causing a credit card terminal to break. However, the clerk, a 20-year-old Pakistani, confronted him a few seconds later and rushed out to confront him with a stick in his hand.

The thief’s getaway

The burglar fled in a hurry as a result of this reaction, an occurrence that was captured by a camera in the establishment. Nevertheless, the assailant struck the victim on the left cheekbone with the pistol after exiting the building, necessitating numerous sutures. The robber then struck the victim with the stick multiple times, striking him in the side, before causing him to flee.

The attacker’s face was exposed, and he lost a pair of headphones that were affixed to his neck during the altercation, which was observed by numerous witnesses.

The investigation was overseen by the Violent Crime Group of the National Police of Alicante, which was able to apprehend the suspect within 48 hours. The suspect, who had a criminal record, was apprehended as he was about to leave his residence in the same city of Alicante. Additionally, a 54-year-old Spanish man was initially apprehended as a necessary cooperator for allegedly providing the perpetrator with the weapon.

The clothing that was worn during the attempted robbery was discovered during a search of the assailant’s residence. Yesterday. Thursday April 10th, the man was brought before a court for robbery with violence, bodily harm, and damage. He confessed to his offences and was subsequently granted bail.

61 people (44 adults and 17 children) were evacuated from two staircases of flats on Calle Palombar in the San Antón neighbourhood of Elche (Alicante) early yesterday morning, Thursday April 10th, due to structural issues. The evacuation was necessary for safety and precautionary reasons.

25 adults and ten minors have been relocated to a hotel, while the remaining individuals have been relocated to their families, according to City Hall sources.

Municipal technicians have reported that the rainfall has resulted in basement leaks, which have caused the ground to be washed away. Consequently, the pavement has slumped, resulting in a series of cracks. Consequently, this evacuation has been precipitated by the structural deterioration.

The site was visited by the Mayor of Elche, Pablo Ruz, the Councillor for Municipal Strategy, Francisco Soler, and the Councillor for Social Action, Celia Lastra, who enquired about the evacuees’ circumstances. According to sources within the city council, a comprehensive assessment of the neighborhood’s structures will be implemented to ascertain the precise circumstances.