Most foreigners here know that a ladrón de bancos is a bank robber, but not in this case… This one steals park benches – banco is also the word for bench, you see.
Tag Archive for theft
Ingratitude
by Martin Myall •
A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery from an elderly couple who had taken pity on him.
Young Woman Arrested in Almuñécar
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil has arrested a young woman in Almuñécar for allegedly stealing valuables & cash worth 10,000 from a house.
Stoned for His Almonds
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil have arrested a 36-year-old man in Murtas (Alpujarras) for stealing ten sacks of almonds from a farm labourer.
Pinching Pigs in Ferreira
by Hugh MacArthur •
The owner of a pig farm in Ferreira, Guadix, lost 15 pigs, a generator and numerous tools to thieves in the early hours of one morning. The said owner, Virtudes Suárez, is not amused.
Outlaw to your In-Laws
by Martin Myall •
A young man of 22 was arrested for allegedly stealing 3,700-euros’ worth of jewels from his parent-in-laws’ house in Ogíjares.
Copper Wire Thieves Brought to Justice
by Martin Myall •
A Motril law court has found a Salobreña man guilty of receiving and selling on stolen goods; namely copper wiring from municipal lighting installations. The accused man, J.R.J., was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and was ordered to pay the court costs.
Caught Red handed
by Paula Anthony •
The Nerja Policía Local came upon two men as they staggered under the weight of steel piping which they were allegedly attempting to steal.
Smartphone Theft
by Martin Myall •
On average, ten smart phones are stolen every day in the city of Granada. The Policia Nacional arrested 52 people there during the first three months of the year for mobile thefts.
Barred from Airport
by Martin Myall •
The individuals have had court orders served forbid them from entering Málaga Airport, after their arrest over alleged incidents of theft involving tourists.