National Police officers arrested three armed and violent robbers in Alicante minutes after their arrest. moored to one unknown in the street where they threw At ground and they beat him while threatening to do him more harm to steal his cell phone.
The people arrested, aged 19 to 24 and of Colombian origin, are under investigation for the crime of violent theft. They managed to steal the high-end phone, which was recovered by the agents almost instantly, as reported by the General Staff in a press release.
During the system set up in the neighborhoods of Alicante by the National Police, for the prevention of crimes against people and property, it was detected that this woman had been the victim of a violent theft whose perpetrators could be three men.
Quick location of authors
The officers present on site were able, in a few minutes, to locate the surroundings to three suspects who matched the characteristics of the possible perpetrators.
They discovered that these young people were carrying with them a screwdriverA knife and a razor large dimensions. They were also carrying a high-end cell phone that ultimately belonged to the victim.
The detainees had no criminal record and were in irregular situation in Spain.
According to the victim, while he was walking down the street, he saw three men they walked very close her. Before reaching her house, one of them grabbed her by surprise from behind, holding her tightly by the neck and throwing her to the ground.
When she tried to scream for help, one of the attackers covered her mouth with a T-shirt and threat with the use of violence against her if she didn’t give them her cell phone, and then hit her in the abdominal area to succeed in snatching the mobile terminal from him.
The three detainees were placed at the disposal of the Alicante investigating court, leaving open the procedure for possible related crimes.
Self-protection measures
The National Police also reported that these types of criminal acts can be minimized by taking a series of self-protection measures.
It is important to wear caution by showing objects likely to attract the attention of criminals such as moneygold, jewelry, terminals mobile of high end and so on.
You also need to be aware of where you are and the people around you. “If we are crossing or passing through a place with poor lighting or if there is no one else who can help us, it is better to take another route,” they recommend.
“In the event that we suspect that someone is following us, the best thing is to take shelter from other people passing on the street or enter a commercial establishment, and to request the presence of a police patrol. the National Police by calling 091.”, they add. .
