Young Man Steals Backpack from Bathing Couple in Ses Figueretes
Early on a Wednesday morning, local Ibiza National Police apprehended a Moroccan youth caught stealing a backpack from an unwary couple enjoying their sea-bathing at Ses Figueretes. The thief opportunistically made his move while the couple, engrossed in their seaside experience, left their possessions momentarily unattended.
The arrest took place around 3:50 PM. A citizen security patrol noticed a man on the run, suspiciously clutching a bag in his hand. Simultaneously, one of the victims, a foreigner bathing in the sea, reported to the police that he observed the theft of his and his partner’s belongings from their spot on the beach.
Despite the officers yelling “stop, police”, the suspect initially defied their commands. As he hastened his escape, he dropped the stolen backpack underneath a vehicle, leaving it behind. The prompt and diligent police managed to capture the suspect and confirm the match between the victims’ description of their belongings and the contents of the recovered backpack.
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The officers found various items inside the backpack: several mobile phones, cash, credit cards, clothes, sunglasses, and personal documentation. Calculated in Euros, the value of these items was significant, leading the officers to categorize the incident as a “crime of theft on public roads”.
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Booking.comThe thief, failing to provide a known address, found himself arrested due to the hefty total worth of the stolen items. The authorities handed him over to the court for proceedings the following Thursday morning, as per the announcement from the National Police.
In closing their press release, the police station emphasised the need to remain vigilant. They stressed that maintaining constant supervision over personal belongings can prevent becoming a victim of such opportunistic thefts.
Key Takeaways
- The Ibiza National Police arrested a Moroccan youth for stealing a backpack from a bathing couple in Ses Figueretes.
- The theft occurred around 3:50 PM and the police captured the suspect after a brief chase.
- The stolen backpack contained several high-value items, leading to a significant total cost in Euros.
- The lack of a known address led to the suspect’s immediate arrest.
- The National Police urged the public to always keep their belongings within sight to avoid similar incidents.
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