Beware the crime factor

A GERMAN neighbour visiting for a short break had his small home – on an urbanisation – broken into with more than €2,000 cash stolen.
He had brought the money to pay for his annual community fees.
What a sad start to his return visit, with the break-in resulting in someone forcing bars on a rear window, and then squeezing through the small gap.
Crime is a huge problem in Spain. And I do not know the answer, for police are seen around, but from my experience a criminal element in society – both expatriate and national – take advantage of every opportunity.

S  Calbern, Aquilas (Almeria)