Suspect Arrested after 37 Vehicles Damaged in Guardamar in a Single Night

Restaurant security footage reportedly helped police identify the man after a trail of vehicle break-ins spanning more than two kilometres

A man has been arrested after at least 37 vehicles were allegedly broken into or damaged during a single night in Guardamar del Segura.

The incidents occurred during the early hours of Thursday along a route of approximately 2.5 kilometres between Calle Arenas, near the northern entrance to Guardamar, and Avenida del Perú in the southern part of the town centre.

Guardamar Local Police initially recorded damage to 37 parked vehicles. Investigators believe the suspect was searching for belongings that could be sold quickly for cash.

A joint operation involving the Local Police and Guardia Civil was launched during the night. One patrol reportedly intercepted the suspect, but he broke free and escaped on foot.

The man was wearing a balaclava and cap that concealed his face, preventing officers from identifying him immediately. During his escape, he allegedly dropped a hammer believed to have been used to damage the vehicles.

The tool was recovered and handed to the Guardia Civil for fingerprint examination.

Investigators made a breakthrough after the suspect allegedly attempted to break into a restaurant following the attacks on the vehicles. Security cameras at the establishment captured an image of his face, enabling officers to identify him.

Police sources said the suspect was a Guardamar resident in his early twenties who was already known to officers.

Local Police located and arrested him later that morning, only a few hours after the incidents. He was reportedly still wearing the same clothing seen in the restaurant’s security footage.

The match between his clothing and the recorded images helped investigators link him to the incidents under investigation.

Following the arrest, Local Police handed the suspect over to the Guardia Civil, which is leading the formal investigation.

Owners of affected vehicles have been asked to report the damage and any missing belongings at the Guardia Civil station. Their complaints will help investigators establish the full number of alleged offences and assess the total damage caused.

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