Man arrested in Alcázar de San Juan for copper thefts using the "butrón" technique
The National Police arrested a man following a pursuit in Alcázar de San Juan, linked to thefts of electrical material from companies across Spain.
Organised gang member arrested for stealing copper from electrical companies
The National Police detained a man in Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real) related to multiple thefts involving force at premises and electrical material companies, according to surcoclm.com. The arrest took place at the end of a vehicle pursuit, after the suspect refused to stop and fled at high speed with stolen goods inside the vehicle.
The investigation linked the detainee and the vehicle used to a theft committed at a company using the "butrón" procedure, a technique that involves opening a hole in walls or ceilings to gain access to the interior without being detected. A significant quantity of copper was stolen in that incident. Subsequent investigations linked him to other similar incidents carried out in different parts of the country.
The Scientific Police Brigade carried out the visual inspection of the scene and collected evidence that allowed them to identify both the detainee and a van as perpetrators of the theft. That same vehicle was linked to other thefts involving force with similar characteristics in various provinces.
According to the proceedings, the arrested man is part of an organised criminal group specialising in this type of offence. The members planned the thefts meticulously, analysing the characteristics of each company and its security measures before carrying out the theft in a matter of minutes.
The investigation remains open with the aim of identifying and locating the remaining members of the organisation, as well as clarifying other related cases pending resolution.
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