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Basque Police Arrest 63-Year-Old Over Attempt to Steal 102 Whisky Bottles From Erandio Hypermarket

He remains under judicial processing on an attempted theft charge.

Overview

  • Staff at Makro in the Asua neighborhood spotted him trying to exit the checkout minutes before 13:00 on Tuesday.
  • Security guards detained the man with a cart holding 102 whisky bottles valued at more than €2,400.
  • Ertzaintza officers identified and arrested him on suspicion of attempted theft.
  • Officials said he had previously tried similar thefts at the same store.
  • After being taken to a police station, he was placed at the disposal of a judge.