By Diane Burke • Published: 24 May 2021 • 15:55
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TWO Italians have been arrested for stealing high-end watches in Marbella. National Police have arrested the two Italian men, aged 31 and 41, with the collaboration of the Local Police, for the alleged specialised robbery of high-end watches in Marbella from individuals with the use of violence. During their movements, the suspects used large-displacement motorcycles for a quick getaway. Investigators attribute eight assaults to them in recent weeks with seven incidents occurring in Marbella and one in Fuengirola. The investigation began as a result of several complaints about the theft of watches concentrated mainly in the area of Puerto Banús, in Marbella. The modus operandi used was always the same – the victim was assaulted by a person who, used physical violence or intimidation with a firearm, took the watch and then fled the scene on a motorcycle where an accomplice was waiting for him. According to a report from Andalucía Información, this information led officers to focus the investigation on an organised group that frequented places with high purchasing power throughout Spain to carry out the robberies – their presence has recently been detected in Madrid, Levante and the Balearic Islands. It is believed with the information gathered, the investigating officers created a device to identify and locate the perpetrators. This resulted in the two suspects being arrested in Marbella for their alleged involvement in the crimes of robbery with violence or intimidation. A total of eight criminal offences have been charged against the detainees in the province of Malaga, including falsification of documents, illegal possession of weapons and belonging to a criminal group.
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Diane is from Limerick, Ireland and has previously lived in Seville. Having graduated with a Masters in Journalism and Public Relations she has a keen interest in digital media. As well as her passion for news, she enjoys learning about human psychology, practising pilates and has a soft spot for tapas!
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