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Crime Watch Orihuela Costa, Orihuela (2025)

27/09/2025

Follow-Up: Pickpocket Arrest at Citrus Center Leads to Multiple Charges

Orihuela’s Policía Local has released an official update regarding the recent arrest at the Citrus Center in Playa Flamenca.

According to the police, the arrest was made after a call from a vigilant neighbor reported an attempted watch theft targeting an elderly man. The suspect, a young woman already known in the area for similar crimes, was detained at the scene until police patrols arrived.

Once in custody, the suspect was taken to police facilities, where further investigations revealed a total of five separate complaints already filed against her. Following these findings, the woman has now been placed at the disposal of the judicial authorities.

Police expressed their gratitude for the quick collaboration of the public, emphasizing that community vigilance plays a crucial role in ensuring everyone’s safety.

⚠️ Important for victims: Authorities are urging anyone who has previously been targeted by this woman to file an official denuncia (complaint) with the Guardia Civil or Policía Local. Only then can these crimes be formally linked to her case, which will significantly increase the likelihood of a longer prison sentence.

26/09/2025

Another Day, Another Break-In: Crime Wave in Orihuela Costa Shows No Signs of Slowing

Residents and holidaymakers in Orihuela Costa are once again on edge after two separate incidents of theft and burglary were reported within the last 24 hours — one in La Florida and the other at the popular Overseas supermarket in Lomas de Cabo Roig.

Burglary While Sleeping in La Florida

In La Florida, a family renting a holiday home on Calle Acuario awoke to discover that intruders had struck during the night — while they were asleep inside.
According to the victim’s statement, the burglars forced their way through the mosquito screen and reached through the security bars of the window. They managed to pull a table close enough to grab a laptop and a small bag containing identity documents, a bank card, and other personal belongings.

The chilling aspect: the theft occurred quietly while the family was sleeping just meters away.

Distracted Theft at Overseas, Lomas de Cabo Roig

Later the same day, another alarming incident unfolded at the car park of the Overseas supermarket in Lomas de Cabo Roig. A couple was targeted in what appears to be a coordinated distraction theft.
One man approached the couple, attempting to speak to them and even went so far as to open the passenger door. While the victims were distracted, an accomplice slipped into the rear of the vehicle and stole a bag containing passports, a wallet, phone, and keys.

When the couple reported the crime to staff at the store, the response was telling: “Not again!” — an indication that such incidents are occurring far too frequently in this location.

A Worrying Trend

Both cases highlight the alarming regularity of crime in Orihuela Costa. Hardly a day passes without reports of break-ins, muggings, or thefts, leaving residents and tourists increasingly anxious. Despite repeated calls for more security, night patrols remain minimal or non-existent, effectively leaving criminals free to operate with little fear of being caught.

Community Message

These latest incidents serve as yet another warning:
• Always secure windows and doors at night, even when at home.
• Remain alert in public spaces and car parks, where distraction tactics are increasingly common.
• Report all incidents to the Guardia Civil — even if nothing was stolen, every report helps build the case for more policing in the area.

Until stronger measures are taken, Orihuela Costa’s reputation as a safe holiday destination continues to be overshadowed by a growing crime wave that shows no signs of slowing down.

* Note: The CCTV image shown is from a previous case and is used here as a symbolic illustration. No images from the incidents reported today are available.

24/09/2025

Repeat Offender Arrested at Playa Flamenca’s Citrus Center

Police detained a well-known “hugger mugger” thief today at the Citrus Center in Playa Flamenca. The woman, who has been repeatedly linked to distraction thefts across Orihuela Costa, was taken into custody after several patrol units arrived at the scene.

Witnesses reported seeing officers confronting and arresting her in broad daylight. While official details have not yet been released, residents confirm she is a familiar figure, previously involved in multiple theft incidents in the area.

Her arrest brings temporary relief to locals and business owners, many of whom have long complained about the same offenders repeatedly targeting residents and tourists alike.

Why it matters:
Distraction thieves – often called “hugger muggers” – approach victims under the pretense of friendliness or assistance, before stealing valuables such as jewelry, wallets, or phones. These incidents have been a persistent problem in busy shopping and leisure areas of Orihuela Costa.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the woman will face charges or be released after questioning.

Community advice: Stay alert in crowded public spaces, be wary of unsolicited physical contact, and report any suspicious activity to the Guardia Civil or Policía Local immediately.

22/09/2025

Break-In at Mumbai Blue in La Florida Raises Alarming Questions About Police Response

In the early hours of Monday morning, the well-known Indian restaurant Mumbai Blue in La Florida became the latest target in a string of burglaries plaguing Orihuela Costa.

According to the owners, their security company Securitas phoned them around 3:57 a.m., warning that intruders had broken into the restaurant. They were advised not to enter and instead wait for the police to arrive. But what followed highlights a deeply concerning reality for local residents and business owners:

“We all know the likelihood of them turning up ASAP is zero,” the owner wrote in frustration.

When the owners arrived, the burglars had already fled. They waited an astonishing 90 minutes on site for police to appear, before eventually giving up and leaving. Incredibly, the police only contacted them two hours after the alarm company had first called them out.

A Pattern of Inaction

This is not an isolated incident. Again and again, residents and business owners across Orihuela Costa have voiced the same complaint: when crimes occur during the night, police patrols are virtually non-existent. This delay in response leaves criminals with almost complete freedom to act, fully aware that there will be no immediate consequences.

The message this sends to offenders could not be clearer: Orihuela Costa is an easy hunting ground.

The Impact on the Community

The consequences are serious. Small businesses like Mumbai Blue, already struggling with high costs and seasonal fluctuations, are left exposed and vulnerable. Homeowners live in constant fear, knowing that if intruders target their property during the night, help may not arrive until long after the damage is done.

A Call for Action

The break-in at Mumbai Blue is not just another burglary—it is a warning sign. Unless there is a fundamental change in night-time policing, Orihuela Costa risks becoming a hotspot where professional criminals operate with impunity.

For residents, expats, and tourists alike, safety is one of the key reasons for choosing this area. But if the authorities continue to leave the community undefended at night, that reputation will crumble.

22/09/2025

ATM Explosion in Los Dolses / Villa Martin

Residents of Villamartin were shaken last night after two masked men attempted to blow up a cash machine at the Bank Inter branch in Los Dolses.

According to early reports, the assailants tried to access the ATM using a gas-based explosion method – a technique well-known in Europe and often linked to organised criminal groups. This method involves pumping gas into the machine and then igniting it, creating a blast powerful enough to rupture the ATM’s inner compartments.

A Criminal Pattern Seen Across Europe

The method is not new. In countries like Germany and France, authorities have repeatedly warned about Moroccan gangs, many with bases in the Netherlands, who specialise in these high-risk ATM attacks. These groups are notorious for their violent tactics and the sheer destruction they leave behind, often causing massive structural damage to bank branches and nearby businesses.

The scene in Los Dolses reflects exactly that: shattered glass, torn walls, and debris scattered across the pavement. Whether or not the attackers managed to escape with any money remains unclear at this stage.

High Risk – For Everyone

Aside from the obvious financial loss and property damage, this type of attack presents serious risks to bystanders. The force of such explosions can be lethal, and there have been cases in Europe where both criminals and innocent civilians were injured or killed in botched attempts.

Ongoing Investigation

At this point, no arrests have been confirmed. The Guardia Civil and forensic teams are expected to investigate the site for evidence, including surveillance footage and chemical residues, to determine the exact method used and whether this incident is part of a wider network of similar crimes.

What This Means for Orihuela Costa

This shocking event highlights once again that international criminal methods are finding their way into the Costa Blanca. Los Dolses is a busy commercial hub, and the fact that such a violent tactic was used here is deeply concerning for residents and local businesses.

For now, it is still unclear how much – if any – cash was stolen. What is clear, however, is that the criminals were willing to risk not just their lives, but also the safety of everyone living and working nearby.

We will continue to follow this story closely as more details emerge.

19/09/2025

Masked Gang Armed With Weapons Roams Villamartin Streets at Night

Residents of Villamartin are on edge after a terrifying discovery: surveillance cameras across multiple homes captured a gang of three fully masked and armed men prowling the neighborhood in the early hours of the morning.

Between 03:04 and 04:00, the group was seen moving through residential streets, carefully scouting properties. Armed with masks, gloves and sharp weapons visibly in hand, the men appeared prepared to break in — or worse, confront anyone who crossed their path.

So far, it remains unclear whether any actual break-ins occurred. Thanks to widespread use of home security cameras and alarm systems, most residents avoided direct encounters. But the images are chilling: masked intruders testing boundaries, peering into gardens, and walking deliberately from house to house.

A Frightening Possibility

The thought of what could happen if they had decided to enter a home — or if a resident returning late at night had stumbled upon them — is terrifying. One masked man was seen gripping a pointed weapon as he cased a property, a stark warning of the violence that could unfold in an instant.

The Bigger Problem: No Night Patrols

What makes this situation even more alarming is the complete absence of police patrols at night in Orihuela Costa. Residents have long complained that criminals enjoy free rein in the early hours, knowing there is virtually no police presence to deter them. For gangs like this, the area is an open playground.

Community Fears Rising

This latest incident adds to a growing list of crime reports across Orihuela Costa — from break-ins and car thefts to distraction robberies in broad daylight. The pattern is clear: criminals are becoming bolder, striking at night with masks and weapons, safe in the knowledge they will not encounter police.

What Residents Can Do
• Check your security systems: Ensure cameras and alarms are fully operational.
• Report all suspicious activity: Even if no break-in occurs, notify the Guardia Civil.
• Do not confront intruders: With weapons already in their hands, the risk is far too high.
• Look out for neighbours: Share information quickly to warn others.

The reality is stark: until authorities commit to regular night patrols, these gangs will continue to test the limits — and residents will remain at risk.

16/09/2025

Attempted Watch Theft in La Zenia Highlights Rising Street Crime

A recent incident near Consum/Gas Express in La Zenia has raised fresh concerns about distraction robberies in Orihuela Costa.

According to the victim, two men — described as of North African/Mediterranean appearance, mid-20s to early 30s — approached him late at night and began speaking in French. The pair acted overly friendly, even bringing up random topics such as Mike Tyson to create a casual atmosphere.

But their real intent soon became clear. One of the men made physical contact and attempted to remove the victim’s watch. Fortunately, the attempt was noticed, the victim resisted, and the men quickly walked away across the Gas Express forecourt — ironically in the direction of the nearby police station.

A Known Pattern in Orihuela Costa

La Zenia is not the only area affected. Reports of similar incidents have also surfaced in Cabo Roig and other parts of Orihuela Costa. The method is consistent: offenders distract their target with friendliness, sudden handshakes, or attempts at physical closeness, while trying to steal valuables such as jewelry, watches, or wallets.

Criminals often single out those who may appear to be tourists or slightly intoxicated, hoping to catch them off guard.

Community Concerns

The boldness of this latest attempt — taking place in a busy commercial area, just steps from the police station — has unsettled many residents. The victim, who has lived in the area for more than 10 years, reported that this was the first direct attempt he had experienced, but it underscores a growing trend.

13/09/2025

Chain-Snatch Robbery in Cabo Roig Highlights Ongoing Crime Pattern

In Cabo Roig, a brazen daytime robbery once again reminded residents of a long-running problem in Orihuela Costa. A man was recently approached by a large woman in her mid-20s, who tried to distract him by asking for a signature. She was carrying a clipboard, a tactic often used in this type of scam — where offenders pretend to collect signatures for charities, often claiming to support causes like disability associations or aid for the hearing impaired.

When the resident refused, the situation escalated. The woman attempted to get physically close, and during a brief struggle she managed to sn**ch a gold chain from his neck before fleeing the scene.

A Well-Known Scam

This incident is part of a very familiar pattern in Orihuela Costa. For years, locals and visitors alike have reported being targeted by groups using the same distraction techniques: clipboards, petitions, hugs, or kisses to lower a victim’s guard, followed by sudden violence or theft.

These groups are often described as organized criminal networks, frequently linked to Roma groups from Romania and Bulgaria, operating in the region for years. A silver Peugeot with a known license plate has been repeatedly associated with the offenders, yet despite these details being widely circulated, residents say the same criminals remain at large.

Active on Local Markets

Witnesses say that, even today, individuals fitting these descriptions are moving freely through local street markets, approaching passers-by with clipboards and petitions. Despite numerous reports and a clear pattern of behavior, many residents feel that little is being done by police to address the problem, leaving communities to protect themselves.

Community Warning
• Be cautious if approached by someone with a clipboard asking for signatures.
• Do not allow strangers to come physically close, no matter the excuse.
• Avoid wearing visible gold chains or valuable jewelry in public areas.
• Report every incident to the Guardia Civil or Policía Local — even if nothing is stolen, an official complaint (Denuncia) helps build pressure for action.

Until stronger measures are taken, these groups will continue to operate openly, targeting unsuspecting residents and tourists. Awareness remains the best defense.

25/08/2025

Daylight Break-In Attempt in Pau 26: “Sorry” Isn’t Enough

Crime in Orihuela Costa is getting bolder — and this morning’s attempted break-in in Pau 26 shows just how fearless some offenders have become.

At around 8:00 AM, two men forced their way through the gate of a residential property while the female homeowner was inside. According to neighbors, the men strolled into the garden as if they had nothing to fear. When confronted by the shocked homeowner, their response was chilling in its casualness: “Oooh sorry” — before they turned and walked away.

A photo captured by neighbors shows the pair clearly, believed to have arrived in a grey car. Their audacity to attempt a break-in in broad daylight, when residents were home and neighbors were watching, highlights just how brazen criminals in the area have become.

No items were reported stolen in this incident. However, the psychological impact on the victim, who found two strangers in her garden, should not be underestimated. What is perhaps even more concerning is that the incident was not reported to the police, leaving no official record of the attempted crime.

A Disturbing Pattern

This is not an isolated event. Community crime reports across Orihuela Costa in July have documented multiple attempted break-ins, burglaries, and car thefts, often with suspects showing little fear of being caught. The brazenness — breaking into homes in daylight hours — suggests that offenders are testing boundaries, fully aware that many victims don’t file formal denuncias.

Why Reporting Matters

Every unreported incident emboldens criminals. Without denuncias, police cannot establish patterns, allocate resources, or link offenders across multiple crimes. Today’s “sorry and walk away” could become tomorrow’s violent confrontation.

Community Call to Action
• Report all incidents to the Guardia Civil, even if nothing was stolen.
• Share images and details like the ones provided today — awareness helps neighbors stay alert.
• Strengthen security: lock gates, secure windows, and consider motion-activated cameras.

The residents of Orihuela Costa should not have to live in fear of who might stroll into their gardens next. The question now is whether this community will remain silent — or whether neighbors will come together to ensure these men don’t simply “walk away” again.

10/08/2025

Identified: Suspect in Bar Break-In and Multiple Car Theft Attempts

The suspect, known locally as Alex, has a long criminal history in the area. On his public Instagram account, he openly shows off drugs, illegal medication, and stolen goods.

In a video posted on 10 July 2025 by DESOKUPA2 – a Spanish organisation known for reclaiming illegally occupied properties – Alex is seen being evicted from a squatted house in Orihuela Costa, alongside another man and a dark-skinned woman.

In both this footage and recent images, Alex can be seen wearing what appears to be an electronic ankle monitor, the type used by law enforcement to track offenders.

Why This Matters
Alex is suspected of:

- Breaking into a popular Bar in the early hours, targeting a children’s machine before fleeing when interrupted.
- Attempting to break into multiple cars just hours earlier the same night.
- House squatting in Orihuela Costa.
- Previous thefts from bars.
- Ongoing suspicious activity in various Orihuela Costa neighbourhoods.

Current Activity
Alex is currently very active in the Orihuela Costa area and is believed to be an opportunistic thief, operating mainly around:
- La Zenia Boulevard
- Cabo Roig
- La Florida

He is often seen accompanied by another man and a blonde woman.

Community Warning
This individual has been linked to multiple crimes in recent months, targeting both commercial premises and private vehicles, often late at night or in the early hours.

We strongly urge:

- Do not approach him if spotted — report any sightings to the Guardia Civil immediately.
- Keep cars and properties locked at all times.
- Share this information with friends and neighbours to raise awareness.

If you have been a victim of his crimes, go directly to the Guardia Civil and file a report. Bring our published photos and the fact that he is wearing an electronic ankle monitor — this could help authorities act quickly and hold him accountable.

10/08/2025

Popular Bar Targeted Just Hours After Car Theft Attempt

It appears that the same man-and-woman team reported earlier today may have struck again—this time targeting a popular Bar just hours after their first sighting in the same night.

In the early hours of this morning, staff from a Bar in La Florida discovered two intruders, matching the description from the earlier incident, breaking into the pub’s garden. The suspects focused on a children’s machine but were interrupted by a cleaner, who arrived while the break-in was underway. They fled by jumping over the back wall. Staff stressed the importance of not confronting such individuals for safety reasons.

The cleaner noted that the male suspect wore the same trousers as in the first report from last night’s car break-in attempt, and security footage shows sneakers with reflective details identical to those in the earlier photograph. Staff also confirmed this was the same man who had stolen a bag from the pub months ago and was removed by staff just last Friday when he tried to enter again.

Anyone with information can contact us confidentially and anonymously via DM.

Stay vigilant—last night proves how quickly and frequently these criminals strike.

10/08/2025

Car Break-In Attempt Reported in Lomas de Cabo Roig

Residents are being warned after a man, pictured above, and a woman in a white hoodie were reportedly caught attempting to break into cars along Calle Cabo Prior around midnight.

Witnesses say the pair were seen checking vehicles and trying to gain access. Community members are urging everyone not to leave valuables in their cars to avoid theft.

Please share this image to help make others aware of the incident and stay vigilant, especially during night hours. If you see suspicious activity, report it immediately to the local authorities.

Stay alert and look out for your neighbours.

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