Accused of hotel robberies in Mallorca

Arriving at court on Monday. | Alejandro Sepúlveda

Andrew EdeCalvia24/10/2023 08:40
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A 32-year-old Slovakian man was arrested on Saturday in connection with a wave of robberies from hotels in Palmanova and Paguera.

He is linked to at least thirteen robberies from various hotels. This number may increase as the investigation remains open.

The Guardia Civil received reports of robberies that were similar in that safes in hotel rooms were the target. Some of these robberies occurred while guests were asleep.

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From security camera footage, investigators were able to observe that the perpetrator was also taking suitcases in which he had stashed cash and valuables. In one instance, a necklace valued at 7,500 euros was stolen. In order to gain entry to rooms, he had either climbed onto balconies or had forced doors open.

Last Saturday during a Guardia Civil traffic control in Santa Ponsa, officers stopped a vehicle in which there were various valuable items. The driver couldn't explain where they had come from. He was arrested and was subsequently linked to the robberies.

On Monday afternoon, he appeared in court. It is understood that he has a history of various crimes.