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Guardia Civil Arrests Suspect in Theft of Jorge Martín’s €20,000 Rare Bicycle

CCTV from the circuit plus a nearby gas station, backed by witness accounts, led investigators to a 44-year-old with prior convictions.

Overview

  • The arrest in Madrid follows a three‑week probe into the mid‑November theft at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo paddock.
  • Police say the suspect gained access by posing as team staff and removed the bike from the motorhome area reserved for accredited personnel.
  • The bicycle is described as an exclusive model worth roughly €15,000 to €20,000 with only two units reportedly in existence worldwide.
  • The investigation was led by the Judicial Police team in Ribarroja with support from the Majadahonda post, and case files were delivered to Requena Court No. 2.
  • Authorities note ongoing inquiries into other alleged thefts linked to the suspect, including a vehicle taken from a dealership.