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Suspects Arrested After Violent Robbery of €42,000 Luxury Watch in Barcelona

Guardia Urbana apprehended two suspects with the help of a witness, recovering the stolen watch and returning it to its owner.

Guardia Urbana junto a taxis en Gran Vía
Agentes de la Guardia Urbana en una imagen de archivo.

Overview

  • A man was robbed of a luxury watch valued at €42,000 in the Fort Pienc neighborhood of Eixample, Barcelona, on May 25, 2025.
  • The suspects attempted to flee the scene in a taxi but were tracked down thanks to a detailed description provided by a food delivery witness.
  • Guardia Urbana intercepted the taxi, and the suspects were apprehended after trying to escape on foot.
  • The stolen watch was recovered and promptly returned to its rightful owner while he was filing a police report.
  • The suspects are now in custody and will face charges of robbery with violence in court.