National Police officers arrested a man in Alicante who presented a false theft report with violence after losing his high-end cell phone. Police investigations revealed contradictions in their version of events, leading to the discovery that the alleged crime never took place.
According to the account provided by the complainant, the events occurred while he was riding his motorcycle after leaving his garage. He stated that, as he stopped at a red light, two young men aged around 25 and of foreign origin approached and, after pushing him and throwing him to the ground, snatched his phone portable. The alleged attackers, still according to the complainant’s initial version, fled the scene on an electric scooter, and the man assured that he was not injured.
The national police opened an investigation based on the complaint, but suspicions quickly arose due to the inconsistency in testimony of the complainant. In various interviews, he was dubious and imprecise on key aspects, such as the exact time and location of the alleged incident. Investigations carried out in the area indicated by the complainant found no evidence that any type of crime had been committed.
Faced with the evidence collected and the inconsistencies in his story, the National Police discovered that the man had lost his phone a few days earlier, while he It became detached from the handlebar support of his motorcycle. while circulating. Although he returned to the scene to retrieve it, the device was no longer there. In a possible attempt to recoup the value of the phone through misrepresentation, he chose to report a violent theft that never happened.
The National Police arrested the man as the alleged perpetrator of a crime simulation crime. During the investigation, it was also learned that the arrested person had a criminal record for other different events. The facts were brought to the attention of the Alicante Guard investigating court.
Crime simulation
The National Police recalls that the simulation of crimes is a criminal offense which not only represents an abuse of public resources, but also carries serious legal consequences, including criminal sanctions.
These types of actions distract police efforts from real incidents that require immediate attention and harm real victims who need urgent assistance.
Citizens are recommended to act responsibly and only report truthful facts. Honest collaboration is essential to the effectiveness of the National Police in protecting and serving the community.
