Guardamar man remanded over 40 alleged vehicle crimes in one night

A 20-year-old man has been remanded in provisional custody after being arrested in connection with a series of alleged offences in Guardamar del Segura, including break-ins to 39 vehicles and an attempted burglary at a local business.

The incidents took place during the early hours of October 16. According to the Guardia Civil, the suspect allegedly smashed the windows of vehicles parked on different streets in the town, then entered them and stole items found inside.

A commercial premises was also targeted during the same night. Investigators believe the suspect forced one of its sliding doors in an attempt to get inside.

The Guardia Civil began investigating after a patrol became aware of the succession of reported offences. Officers from the Guardamar post immediately set out to establish what had happened and identify the person responsible.

The investigation involved examining the available evidence and linking the suspected offences. The Guardia Civil said the coordination between officers and the speed of the enquiries enabled them to identify and locate the suspect within a few hours.

The man was arrested on the morning of October 16, the same day the offences were committed. Police have attributed 40 alleged property offences to him: 39 counts of theft involving forced entry to vehicles, and one attempted burglary at the commercial premises.

After police enquiries were completed, the suspect was brought before the Investigation Section of Torrevieja’s Court of Instance. The court ordered him to be held in provisional custody while the case proceeds.

The Guardia Civil said the operation had clarified a series of offences that affected numerous residents in the town.

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