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Murcia Arrest Ties Suspect to Series of Burglaries as Itinerant Crew Strikes Gijón

Dusk break-ins using rapid, upper-floor entries are prompting reinforced patrols in affected neighborhoods.

Overview

  • The Guardia Civil detained a La Aljorra resident suspected of six burglaries in homes and vehicles in Cartagena’s district.
  • Investigators linked the detainee to September’s operation Funkep and to earlier alleged offenses that include 19 home break-ins, 2 at businesses and 21 vehicle thefts.
  • Clothing seized at the suspect’s home matched garments seen on CCTV from one of the targeted properties, providing key corroboration.
  • Gijón recorded a new assault at a Quintueles chalet, with investigators describing a mobile gang committing near-daily evening raids for several weeks.
  • Guardia Civil, National Police and local officers have stepped up surveillance, gathered forensic evidence at scenes and urged residents to use basic home-security measures.