October 4th 2024.
Next on the news, a shocking incident in Magaluf has left a British couple in a terrifying situation. The couple was targeted by a mugger, who was after a designer watch worth over £67,000. The footage released by the Civil Guard shows the tourists struggling against the criminal, while his accomplice on a motorbike watches the scene closely like a hawk.
In the video, we can see a local man carrying shopping bags, considering whether to jump in and help the victims. However, it all happens so quickly that before he can do anything, the mugger throws the tourist to the ground. The brave attempts of his wife to stop the attack were in vain, as the criminal managed to snatch the watch from the man's wrist and flee the scene.
The whole incident was captured on camera by a resident in Magaluf, and the Civil Guard has released the footage after arresting the suspects - two middle-aged Italian men. A spokesperson for the police shared, "Our detectives have arrested two Italian men, aged 44 and 57, as the main suspects in a violent robbery and fraud case that occurred in Magaluf. The British tourist was out for a walk with his wife when he was ambushed by the mugger, who pushed him to the ground and forcefully took his watch."
The mugger then ran to his getaway motorbike, which was being driven by his accomplice. Despite the victim's wife putting up a fight, the criminal managed to escape with the stolen watch. Fortunately, the British man only suffered minor injuries during the attack. The suspects left Mallorca soon after the incident, but they were later identified and arrested upon their return to the island.
The police also added that the suspects were using fake documents to rent the motorbike used in the crime, and they are being investigated for other similar incidents. It is believed that they are part of a larger gang that specializes in this type of crime. These gangs usually consist of members from Naples, Italy, North Africa, or Eastern Europe, and have been causing trouble for tourists in Spain.
In April last year, tennis star Grigor Dimitrov fell victim to these gangs when his £62,000 watch was snatched from his wrist while he was driving back from training for a tournament. The police have formed specialized teams in different parts of Spain to tackle these designer watch muggers and put an end to their illegal activities. It is a relief that the British couple in Magaluf only had to face minor injuries, but it serves as a reminder for tourists to be cautious and aware of their surroundings while traveling.
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