Burglar detained after falling from second storey in San Agustín, Gran Canaria
A 47-year-old man was arrested after falling from a property in an apartment complex in San Agustín in the early hours of Sunday while committing a robbery. He suffered mild head trauma.
Detention following fall during overnight robbery
A 47-year-old man was detained in the early hours of Sunday after falling from the second storey of a residential complex in San Agustín, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, whilst committing a robbery. According to canarias7.es, the individual gained access to one of the apartments at around 5.45 hours with the intention of stealing belongings whilst the owners were asleep inside.
The National Police confirmed that the man managed to take a handbag, a wallet and a pair of glasses before falling from a height of two storeys. The fall caused a head wound and mild head trauma. Neighbours from the complex came to his assistance and kept him in the location until the arrival of officers, who transferred him to San Roque Maspalomas Hospital to receive medical care.
The incident has generated concern among the residents of the complex, who fear further security incidents during the night-time hours. The neighbours have requested that the authorities increase police presence and surveillance operations in the area with the aim of preventing robberies and strengthening security.
Source: Google News ES — Crime (es)