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Police Detain Four in Separate Basque Theft Cases

Authorities report ongoing inquiries following the arrests.

Overview

  • Ertzaintza arrested two men, ages 19 and 30, in Bilbao as suspected participants in a January 7 home robbery while the owners were away.
  • Police say the Bilbao detainees have prior records and are of Maghrebi origin, with their status subject to judicial review.
  • In Vitoria, local police detained two men, ages 47 and 43, after a reported attempt to drive off with a supermarket cart containing goods valued at about €1,000.
  • The Vitoria incident followed a 092 call shortly before 13:30 to a store on Calle Alto de Armentia, and the conduct is being treated as alleged hurto continuado.
  • Both matters remain under investigation, with formal charging decisions pending.