Man arrested in Irun for two gold chain robberies by snatching
The Ertzaintza has arrested a man for stealing two gold chains from pedestrians in Behobia. The detainee, 36 years old, will appear before judges in preventive custody.
Arrest for chain robberies in Irun
According to the Ertzaintza, officers have arrested a 36-year-old man of North African origin accused of stealing two gold chains from pedestrians in the Irun neighbourhood of Behobia. The first incident occurred on 9 November, when a 25-year-old man of Asian origin was walking along Avenida Iparralde. An unknown man approached him and snatched a gold chain from his neck in a violent grab.
On Thursday 12 November, a 52-year-old man of European origin was approached on the street while putting shopping into his vehicle. An alleged thief ripped a gold chain from him after several yanks and fled the scene. Officers from the Irun Ertzain-etxea, in collaboration with the Local Police, identified and arrested the main suspect last Friday.
The detainee has three previous arrests on record with the Ertzaintza. A second person involved, 34 years old also of North African origin, has been identified and proceedings have been opened against him as an investigated party. The arrested man was brought before the courts on Friday at midday, and preventive custody was ordered. Investigations remain open to determine whether both are linked to other robberies of a similar method committed recently in Irun.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)