Man arrested in Benicàssim after stealing from hotel whilst posing as guest

The Guardia Civil has arrested a 40-year-old man accused of two thefts at a hotel in Benicàssim, where he stole personal effects and electronic devices worth more than 5,000 euros.

Man arrested in Benicàssim after stealing from hotel whilst posing as guest

Arrested for thefts at Benicàssim hotel

The Guardia Civil has arrested a 40-year-old man as the alleged perpetrator of two theft offences at a hotel in Benicàssim (Castellón), according to castellanoldia.elmundo.es. The thefts amounted to more than 5,000 euros in personal effects and electronic devices.

The suspect posed as a guest at the establishment to gain access to the rooms and commit the thefts. The investigation began on 27 September following complaints from guests who reported the theft of their belongings in different rooms of the hotel.

Officers, operating under the Safe Tourism Plan, reconstructed the facts and identified the alleged perpetrator, who was located and arrested. The proceedings have been referred to the competent judicial authority.

Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)

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