Man arrested for five home robberies and another at a cafe in Calpe

The Guardia Civil, as part of Operation Barnan, has arrested a 35-year-old man as the alleged perpetrator of five burglaries inside homes and another in a cafe since last December. Most of the crimes were committed in Calpe, with the exception of one that took place in Lliber, according to a statement from the Guardia Civil.

During February and early March, the Guardia Civil detected an increase in burglaries in villas and cafes in Calpe. In response to this situation, the Investigation Department of the Guardia Civil Main Post in Calpe launched an operation aimed at eradicating these crimes and arresting those responsible.

Initial investigations determined that the robberies were committed at night and that the perpetrator likely acted alone, employing a common modus operandi: breaking doors and/or windows to gain access to the interior of the buildings.

Thanks to the analysis of several hours of security footage, the taking of testimonies, and surveillance conducted by officers, the suspect was identified and located at the crime scene. Finally, on the afternoon of March 11th, he was located and arrested.

Following his arrest, a search was carried out at his home, located in a residential area of ​​the same town, where numerous items were seized, including electronic devices, tools, jewelry, and costume jewelry, all of dubious origin.

The detainee, along with the seized belongings, was brought before the Denia Investigative Court, which ordered his release on bail.

The detainee, a Moldovan national, has an extensive criminal record for property crimes and, at the time of his arrest, had an active search, arrest, and appearance warrant issued by the Investigative Court No. 3 of the Denia Judicial District for robberies committed during November and December of last year in Altea.

The Guardia Civil continues its investigation to clarify the origin of the recovered objects. To this end, it has released a photograph of the seized items so that potential victims can identify them and, if necessary, arrange for their return. The objects are being held at the Guardia Civil Main Post in Calpe.