Recent incidents reported by members of the Rojales N.W.

October 2006
Date	Incident	Area
6 Oct	2 break ins	Residential Amaro
18 Oct	number plate stolen	Calle Santander (near Ave de Naciones)
22 Oct	Attempted break-in	Lo Pepin -near Bon Aparte restaurant
23 Oct	Bag snatch from car	Calle Tarragona - near Gama. Dona Pepa
24 Oct	Attack on young boy	near Consum supermarket
29 Oct	2 break-ins	Calle Ciudad Real, Dona Pepa 2
29 Oct	2 handbag snatches	Almoradi & Guardamar markets
31 Oct	handbag snatch	Cam bank; golf course
November 2006
Date	Incident	Area
4 Nov	handbag snatch from car	Pueblo Bravo; Avenida del Mar
4 Nov	Vandelism; firework in car	Calle Sorolla nr Ave del Aeroporto
27 Nov	Handbag snatch	Nr Hotel Laguna; Dona Pepa
28 Nov	Gasmen in the area	Aeroporto area
December 2006
Date	Incident	Area
4 Dec	attempted break-in	Aeroporto area
7 Dec	armed attempted robbery	Benimar
7 Dec	attempted "fishing"	Amaro; Dona Pepa
13 Dec	handbag from car	Consum carpark
13 Dec	daytime burglary	?
14 Dec	burglary	Dona Pepa 2
14 Dec	att. bag snatch from car	Dona Pepa 2
14 Dec	suspicious men	Consum carpark
January 2007
Date	Incident	Area
7 Jan	car vandalised	Sabina 4
15 Jan	wallet stolen	Consum
February 2007
Date	Incident	Area
9 Feb	burglary	Calle Cervantes
11 Feb	suspicious vehicle	Calle San Vincente
22 Feb	attempted handbag snatch	Dona Pepa 2
26 Feb	stolen car - items left behind	La Fiesta
26 Feb	Burglary	Rent-a-car
March 2007
Date	Incident	Area
3 March	bag snatch	Calle Pilar
8 March	bag snatch from car	EAS3 com; BenimarII
8 March	att. bag snatch from car	Calle Sorolla
8 March	att. bag snatch from car	Avenida del Mar
24 March	attempt break-in	Calle Don Juan, Tenorio2
26 March	bag snatch from car	outside Charity shop (nr Budapest)
April 2007
Date	Incident	Area
3 April	Mugging; wallet	Near Consum
4 April	Attempt theft of cat from car	outside vets, Benimar
6 April	Apartments, Rojales	suspicious man taking "census"
5 April	Handbag snatch and assault	Dona Pepa, Ave Antonio Quesada
15 April	Handbag snatch	Outside restaurant, Pueblo Bravo
30 April	Burglary..family asleep	Conjunto Romeo, nr. Parque Recorral
May 2007
Date	Incident	Area
8 May	found credit cards	Dona Pepa 2
14 May	scam - money towards locksmith	Pueblo Bravo
16 May	burglary during the night	villa near Aqua Park
21 May	scam- money towards locksmith	Pueblo Lucero
June 2007
Date	Incident	Area
26 June	bag snatch	outside Quesada Country Club
July 2007
Date	Incident	Area
2 July	gasmen cold calling	Lo Pepin
4 July	2 incidents of night-time burglary	Dona Pepa 2
16 July	burglary - fishing for handbag	Conjunto Sevilla
21 July	night-time burglary	Dona Pepa 2
August 2007
Date	Incident	Area
5 August	Missing, (possible stolen) dog	Cultural Centre

from 1 November 2005 to 31 December 2005

January 2006 to September 2006

Date	Incident
1 Nov 2005	Our coordinator Trevor has reported an abandoned white BMW 500 series, reg V7780 DU in Calle Soraylla, Jardin de la Laguna outside number 67. This street is at the top end of the old airfield and past the car hire firm, AeroAutos. This may be the car reported stolen to me on Saturday so I will make enquires about this tomorrow. Do let me know if you have any information regarding the car. Trevor says a quarter-light is broken and it looks a bit messy inside. I have faxed the Policia Local to report the car.
8 Nov 2005	Coordinator Eddie reported a woman mugged while helping husband out off car,at 3-30pm today 8th november at Zirfiro Benimar 2 Rojales ,Took handbag and some paper work cards and money. The Car was a Old Silver Clio Renault with bit missing under the front bumper The local Police have the car number taken by a passing lorry driver. Beware this car was seen on Saturday near THE PUB in BENIJOFAR.
10 Nov 2005	The following has been reported to me by our coordinator Helmut. Thanks to Peter also. It is interesting to hear that a whistle was used to alert neighbours and this seems to have had an effect in making the youths leave the area. ~~~~~~~ Today, in Dona Pepa at 6am 3 males, approx 20yrs or younger, dark types, tried to find an easy way into a home in Conjunto Granada,Dona Pepa. The owner woke up and used a whistle to alarm the neighbours. The 3 guys withdraw but threw oranges at the owner when he opened the front door. One of the guys was possibly seen the night before. No description of the persons was given except that they had "wide trousers".
10 Nov 2005	Our coordinator Dave had information regarding thattempted break in at Con Granada - Dona Pepa, my neighbour in Con Primavera (Next door to Granada) also had an attempted break in just after 05:30 this morning, his window alarm woke him up and he scared them off by shouting, he has no description, He also had an attempted break in at the same glassed veranda a week ago at about the same time, he scared them off but did manage to see 3 males running away, no real description but he thought they were European.
14 Nov 2005	Our treasurer, Phil, sends this report. Friends of our neighbour were returning to the airport this morning (1130ish) from Beuno Vista Golf 9 at Quesada and stopped to dump rubbish in the bin. A maroon car with 3 young 'Spanish' guys pulled up and asked for directions in Spanish. On being told they didn't speak Spanish and couldn't help them, they drove off but pulled up a few yards away and one guy returned to the friend's car and signalled to the driver to open the window. He couldn't find the right button (hire car) and opened the door whereupon the guy leaned in and snatched a bag containing a camera and mobile phone and then ran and jumped into the maroon car closely followed by the driver of the other car who managed to get hold of the rear windscreen wiper - which broke off and the chap was injured. Our Spanish speaking neighbour telephoned the police who attended shortly afterwards and said they were already looking for a maroon car for other offences in the area. It is a maroon hatchback, possibly a Seat, which now has the back wiper missing. The hire car was an obvious target because not only did it still have the hire car sticker on the back but the luggage was piled in the boot and not covered. They were very lucky that they only lost a telephone and a camera - although one man has an injured leg and cut hand and a ruined leather jacket.
15 Nov 2005	Thanks to our coordinator Roger for this information about a break-in in Dona Pepa 2. "A break in took place on Urb Mariola yesterday afternoon(sunday 13th).The robbers levered rear gate and kitchen door taking tv,dvd and even the safe.This all happened in broad daylight and even small dog in the house."
17 Nov 05	Our coordinator Shiela has found a British pink driving license in Conjunto Rhonda, Dona Pepa. The name on the license is Mrs. Kay Cecelia Parker. It is now with Helmut who will take it to the Policia Local, Rojales, tomorrow. Please ring or email if we can unite license with the owner.
24 Nov 2005	Thanks to our treasurer Phil for this report. "Just learned of a bag snatch in Calle Granite, Benimar II at lunchtime today. 3 'Spanish' guys in a black car stopped to ask way, told the occupants didn't understand and drove off a short distance, one came back wrenched the car door open and grabbed handbag containing cards, cash, residencia card etc. No other details except that there were other people standing within a few feet of the incident and it was over in seconds and they couldn't do anything to help. These guys are obviously very practised at this!"
11 Dec 2005	Thanks to our coordinator Lorraine for this report... I have to report a break in today Friday at Conjunto Sandra Dona Pepa II. It occurred between 5.00pm and 6.30 pm. Fortunately nothing was taken although entry was made. One male sat in a red golf car was seen by another neighbour earlier and by the person staying in the house that was broken into but unfortunately no other details are available. The grille (which had three bolts) and the back door were gemmied open. The police believe they were after mobile phones or cash as other items including a laptop were on full view and not touched. We have had a quiet period of late and this house is not normally occupied the people staying there had only been there for a couple of days.
13 Dec 2005	Reported by our coordinator Roger A break in took place on friday opposite Mariola on urb Lo Marabu. They used a pole to scoop keys off table,took wallet credit cards ,then unlocked the car and took the radio. The owners went to bed leaving ground floor window open ajar. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This was reported to our secretary Helen A car was left unattended whilst the owner was delivering cards in Las Palmeras, Dona Pepa - just a few yards from her vehicle. Whilst she was not looking, a car drew up across the end of the street and another man removed her handbag from her car and made his escape being driven off in the maroon coloured car at the end of the street. The police were informed. Fortunately the bag and contents - minus purse and mobile- were returned to her home the next morning but this just shows that the opportunist thief is on the look out. Please be careful at all times. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reported by our coordinator Don - attemped breakin at Calle Leon/Los Regantes(Canal Road Just to report at what looks like a failed attempt to break in but possibly disturbed. First of all this morning noticed a trampled plant in small garden near window but later on this morning further up the garden a tree near the wall (canal side) one of the branches broken and discovered about 10 tiles loose on top of wall where entry or exit had been made. No entry to house, believed it happened yesterday as out most of day. Police have been informed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to our Deputy Lead Coordinator Dez Just had a report in of an attempted break in 02.00 13th December at the bueno vista golf 12 Mar Mediterraneo Quesada, new builds just moving in. They have been waiting for grills to be fitted by the builders for last 2 weeks. The occupant heard a noise went to investigate, the shutter on the patio door had been forced up. No one to be seen. the police have been informed and said they would step up patrols! Also have been informed that bag snatching going on in Mercadona car park Rojales (word of mouth only)

Date	Incident
12 Jan 2006	Helen, our secretary, has reported a youth suspiciously circling her area on a push bike. About 18 to 19 years old fair hair dark blue anorak Moroccan appearance Helen's area is Avenida del Mar . Youth has been seen riding round the apartments at Los Deltas, bloques 17, 18 and 19. and at this moment 20.00 hrs, is still in the area. Police have been informed and are on their way. Please be alert this evening to this sort of activity.
15 Jan 2006	At approx midday yesterday (Saturday) there was an attempted bag-snatch from a car parked on the spare land opposite Gamma, Dona Pepa. Details are sketchy as it happened so fast but the man opened the car door, tried to take the bag, then ran off to a waiting car when the bag owner foiled the attempt. PLEASE do not let your guard down when in the areas of shops...especially Dona Pepa. Thanks to Dez for notifying us. A second incident this day reported by our coordinator Dave. He reports an attempted break-in at Primavera, Dona Pepa in the early hours of this morning The tenants were staying over in Benidorm and had left the shutters up and the lounge window open to allow the cat to go in and out. The burglars used a long bamboo pole with a hook on it (which was left behind) to hook out a spare set of keys which were on the TV table. They tried to unlock the security door but evidently used the wrong key which broke off in the lock. Whilst I understand that the same key also fits the roadside door it appears that NO entry was made, nothing was taken apart from the keys. I have spoken to the tenants and advised them to have all the locks changed.
16 Jan 2006	There was a break in at Elena, Dona Pepa 11 last night. The owners went out at approximately 7 pm,after locking up although they were unsure if they actually switched on their alarm. They returned about 9.30pm and found that they had been broken into and that their laptop computer, flat screen t.v. and camera had been stolen. Their spare car keys and posibly house keys were also missing. It appears that the crooks had firstly forced the shutter on the rear ground floor window, perhaps to test the alarm and see what type of security was being used on the windows. They then climbed up to the rear bathroom window, forced off the grill, smashed the window and removed the window securing bolt . They then removed the windows and climbed in. Their property backs onto detached villas separated by a wall and it would appear that this was how the crooks approached the property, via the villa's property. Thanks to John Krane for the report
23 Jan 2006	Our coordinator John from Elena, Dona Pepa II, sent this report About 11.25 hrs today (23/1/06) a lone female neighbour was at the bank situated at the Euromarina offices in Dona Pepa 11 .After withdrawing money she went to her car which was parked outside La Laguna Hotel and placed her handbag on the passenger seat. As she was preparing to move off she saw in her side view mirror a male walk up alongside the car. She immediately grabbed hold of her handbag. The man opened the passenger door and tried to grab her bag but as she was holding it close to her he just shrugged his shoulders and walked away. He is described as white european, possibly British or East European. He was about 30 years of age with quite short hair, 5' 8 approximately ,stocky build, wearing a denim jacket.He was of quite presentable appearance. He is thought to have entered a light coloured car (possible light green or grey) and drove in the Guadamar direction. He did not say anything and did not use any violence towards her.
1 Feb.06	Thanks to our coordinator Maggie for this information. Break in at Sol, Dona Pepa II The break in occurred at approximately 9.30 p.m. on Sunday 29th January. The couple concerned were advised that they didn't need security grills upstairs but they do have an alarm system. The thief climbed up to their balcony and entered their front bedroom. The thief stole a camera and jewellery but s/he was picked up by the sensor before s/he was able to steal further items. Neighbours heard the alarm and came out to check but didn't notice anything untoward about the houses in that block. Presumably, the thief hid until the neighbours disappeared. The couple who were burgled had returned from England the previous day. They had a lot to do before going out on the Sunday and may not have been as vigilant as they usually are. They are not certain that they locked the balcony door and didn't put the shutter down because they only intended being out for a short time. We all make mistakes when we are busy and rushing. The couple realise how fortunate they have been because they could have lost a great deal more. They have learned from the experience and so can we.
8 Feb 06	I have received a report of a breakin this morning atCalle Maria, formerly Calle Alicante, (on the hill in Quesada) this was the THIRD time for this owner! Only things taken were, apparently car keys & cash. If you have a breakin or an attempted one..please look at upgrading your security.
10 Feb 06	Thanks to Peter for this report. Our neighbours were robbed outside the bricolage in Montesinos (Near Torre Hotel). A smartly dressed spanish looking man knocked on the passenger car window, just as they were about to leave the car park. He immediately opened the car door, snatched the handbag, ran to a waiting car and speeded off. This happened Wednesday 8th Feb. lunch time. Our neighbour got the registration number. A Renault Megane, Black, Reg DHR 3423.
21 Feb 06	Thanks to Roger for these reports. About 1930hrs last night (last Thursday) a couple arrived, in a hire car from Alicante airport, at Urb Malibú, Doña Pepa II, and stopped briefly in Avenida de Huelva. A med sized white car containing 3 men pulled up close behind one got out and came up to their car, opened the door and, after engaging the woman passenger in 'conversation', tried unsuccessfully to grab her handbag. Her husband was able to drive away and the robber, a smallish man, age about 25, of Mediterranean appearance, ran back to the car & drove off ~~~~~~~~~~~ At about 3am today (Tuesday) one of the dogs on Malibú woke his owners. On investigation 2 men were seen on the urb, but,despite very prompt police attendence they got away.They were in the garden of the people who were the near-victims of the bagsnatch, already mentioned. AND this afternoon the same family disturbed a woman in their kitchen!!! They are feeling victimised. The woman was black with streaky, badly-dyed blonde hair, and probably about 35-45, wearing a long white coat. She , too, escaped. ~~~~~~~~~~~
22 Feb 06	Thank you to Margaret for the report and very sound advice at the end of it. A couple stopped their car in the area (Dona Pepa 1)to look at a house from the road. They didn't get out of the car and were only there a few moments when the passenger door of their English car was opened and a handbag snatched from between the lady's legs. A beige getaway car was waiting for the thief and he escaped very quickly before anyone could get a good description of the thieves or the car. Passports, keys, a substantial amount of money and other important documents were stolen. We are all advised to travel light but, at times, it is necessary to carry such documents and, on these occasions, we need to be even more vigilant. Do we always lock ourselves in the car? Some people don't feel happy about this. Someone suggested that, if it is necessary to have a handbag, lock it in boot or attach the strap to the seat belt connection.
23 Feb 06	Thanks to John for this report. Just been told by a female neighbour that about 10a.m. this morning (23 rd Feb) she was parking outside Laurel & Hardy's Restaurant, Dona Pepa Estate, when she was approached by a man who told her , in broken English, that she could not park there due to roadworks. Whilst talking to this man she saw another man alight from a very smart looking silver car that had just pulled up behind her.The car looked like a BMW but the man looked very scruffy and she thought that something was not right. She immediately locked all her doors just as this scruffy man grabbed hold of her passenger door handle and tried to open her door. Both men then jumped into the BMW and drove off. The men are described as of mediterranean appearance, aged approx 25-35 years of age and scruffy in appearance. A third male was the driver of the vehicle. There are road works being carried out around this area so there are parking restrictions. It would appear that the crooks are using this fact to engage in conversation with their victims whilst their colleagues are trying to steal from the vehicle.
3 Mar 06	Reported incident from the Marquesa Golf Course, Buena Vista Golf 2 apartments, this afternoon. A forced entry into an apartment making so much noise that a neighbour called the police as he knew the owner had gone back to UK this morning. The door grill was completely jemmied off and the whole door broken. Thieves took a tv and sky box but as yet, until the owner checks the apartment, it is not known what else was taken. Thieves drove off in his car so obviously found the keys.... A Rover, model Streetwise, light blue in colour reg BUO4YGC Police arrived 5 mins after thieves sped off. It has been noted that workmen were in an overlooking villa. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Another break=in on this day at Zona Balsa, Mar Mediterraneo (near the golf course). This happened between 6.30 and 8.30 in the evening. The door grill and door were jemmied. The thieves came well equipped as they jemmied the safe from the wall. It was stolen along with the contents. Small items from the house were also taken eg camera. There was no alarm. This break-in took place a stones throw from the other one reported earlier that day...same mode of entry.
18 Mar 06	Thanks to Maggie for the following report. During the early hours of Saturday morning, 18th March, a holidaymaker heard someone on her balcony. She tapped the window and the intruder made a quick exit. The intruder managed to take the car keys and stole the hire car. The holiday maker believes that the windows and grills were all locked. She didn't put the shutters down because she was not made aware that this was necessary by the owner of the property. The house is not occupied very often and, presumably, the thieves had noticed that it was now occupied and believed it would be an easy target. Fortunately, the intruder did not enter the house. Later on residents found two bamboo canes taped together with metal hooks attached. These could be used to hook keys? On a much more positive note, a resident of Sol has had her jewellery returned thanks to an e mail from Rojales Neighbourhood Watch.
26 Mar 06	Thanks to Mark the following report Info reported to me from one of our property owners who are out on holiday. On Saturday morning (25/03/06) on Mariola complex Dona Pepa II, the owners of the property returned home from shopping, whilst unloading their car the lady of the house left her handbag near the door of the property which she thought was out of view, she then saw a male described as a young morrocan male enter the property next door, the male engaged the owners into conversation asking for an address of which they didnt know, he then pointed to the row of houses opposite as both the owners looked towards the property opposite the male jumped the wall grabbed the hand bag jumped back into next door and ran out of the gate he then ran to a car which was parked down the road, the male owner of the property chased after them but they escaped. Passport, door keys, some cash credit cards etc were all in the bag. The incident has been reported to Guadia Civil in Almoradi. The car used was described as being small, similar to a Nissan Micra it was silver in colour and the registration number was 6724 DKK.
5 April 06	A keyholder, was driving up Calle Galicia when he saw a black Audi parked outside the house he has the key for. men came out and drove away. He noticed them but as the owner is in Spain at the moment, he was not too suspicious. The men were of Moroccan appearance and smartly dressed, like reps. Alarm company phoned key holder who lives 2 doors away but when he went to the villa nobody was there.He had probably seen the robbers as they made their escape. House had a monitored alarm but no grills. Burglars broke in by prising the sliding windows open. When the alarm went off they ripped it from the wall. They riffled 2 bedrooms before leaving through patio doors. Police attended. Just a mobile phone was taken. Men were in their 20s and one was at least 6ft 2 Car is a black Audi 4 door, A4 or 6 This car has been sighted before in Quesada this week. Keep your eyes open.
12 Apr 06	Thanks to our coordinator Albert for this report ~~~~~~~~~ At about 0815 this morning (Wednesday) Burglar was disturbed at premises on Avenida Del Teide, near Parque Recorral. Entry made by smashing toughened glass at front of premises. Nothing was stolen as he was disturbed by a neighbour who was walking his dog. He was followed, but unfortunately he jumped over a wall and made good his escape. Described as Male, Eastern European, in his 20's, Blonde hair, flat face, large eyes. He was wearing a yellow anorak type coat, black trousers and trainers. Last seen in the area between Avenida Del Teide and what is known as the Star Roundabout. Guardia attended.
14 April 06	Thanks to our coordinator John R, for this report. There has been a break-in at a neighbour's in Sabina V11 at about 11.30 on 12/04. Entry through grilles and a window using only a claw hammer. They stole a safe (not fixed but it would probably take two people to lift it!) and various other items. No one was seen in the area at that time but 3 nights previously a man was apprehended in the area. He escaped and ran off into the Sabina V11 area. He is described as Eastern European with long blonde curly hair. He spoke English. No vehicle in evidence.
15 April 06	The following is from our co-ordinator Roger. In the early hours of this morning, Easter Saturday, there was a break-in on Malibú. The victims are visitors who hadn't locked-down their blinds, so it was the usual MO: window forced, keys & bag 'fished' and the owners locked-in.Losses were the woman's passport, cash, and camera, but the hire car wasn't taken(car-park locked). No-one was seen, but the man woke when they put the key in the door-lock, so they didn't enter the property. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our co-ordinator Joan sent the following report Another break in this time in Quesada Avenida Aeroporta Saturday Evening between 9.30-11.30 pm These people are not holiday makers and are very responsible. Lights were left on in the house but as the street lights are out an opportunist perhaps. Two watches mobiles camera and other small items. Police in attendance and were very polite and helpful
20 April 06	Incident at the car wash on CV 905 near Lidl Torrevieja. as reported by Colin. My wife, on her own, called in at the above car wash on Tuesday 18th. April at 12.20. Having all her valuables about her person and no handbag she removed the keys from the ignition but did not lock the car. Having washed the car she was just replacing the lance in the holder when she was approached by a medium height reasonable dressed, dark skin individual brandishing coins and talking rapidly in Spanish, but clearly indicating he was looking for change for the machine. My wife thought he was plausible for a second but then pointed him in the direction of the office. She then got into her car and as is her normal procedure she pressed the button that locks all the doors. This did not function and the indicator showed that there was a door open. Looking across at the passenger door she saw that it was about 8cm. ajar. She then recalled that while she was dealing with the man looking for change she had noticed a second person. The potential thieves obviously left empty handed and by the time my wife left the car wash they had disappeared. Another timely warning particularly for women on their own.
4 May 06	Thank you to Camelia of Projovi, Quesada. Just in front of us in the new shop.I have seen three brown complexion ladies, one of them with a child on her arms, wearing what seems typical dresses from Peru (long black skirts and white blouse) with long black hair in a ponytail. they have entered the shop and they have tried to take the laptop, but fortunately nothing happens as there were two more persons in the shop. Then they have entered our office wanted to buy or rent a house and while one of them was waiting at the door another was walking around our computer but finally they have left the office. Then they have get in a Renault Laguna, dark green, with a French registration number.
7 May 06	Thanks to our co-ordinator Maggie for this report. "I was chatting to two tourists from England today at the La Mata Information Centre. Whilst we were chatting thieves broke into their car. The car was parked near the Information Centre and we didn't see or hear anything. The window was smashed and a handbag was stolen from the boot. Fortunately, there was nothing of value in the handbag and the thieves did not steal the expensive bird watching equipment. However, this was the last day of their holiday and they would have to spend it sorting out the Denuncia. They had been advised that thieves target areas where tourists stop to look at the birds but they didn't expect the car to be broken into in a relatively busy car park.
11 June 06	Thanks to Lorraine for this report Neighbours of mine arrived from Iceland on Friday morning, left their suitcases in the house went to the supermarket, and whilst they were unloading their shopping back at the house a car pulled up and asked them the way to a golf course. The people in the car were Spanish and it wasn't until they had unpacked all the shopping they realised the ladies handbag was missing. They cannot even recall anyone getting out of the other car but they must have. Their English is very limited but they must have been followed from the supermarket, maybe even from the airport. They had not been told to take the hire car stickers off the car. Unfortunately because they didnt expect any wrong doing they could not recall any details about the car. The robbers had the spare set of keys for the house in the handbag so they had to go to the bother of having the locks changed immediately. They managed to stop their credit cards and cash cards but someone tried to use them about ten minutes after the robbery but didnt have the correct pin number.
16 June06	Thanks to Ted and Peter for these reports a break-in occurred at his villa Calle Galicia at approx. 5.30 this morning he woke as the handle on his bedroom door sqeaked down. He has his young grandson visiting Him, so he shouted his name...is that you? and heard someone go down the stairs. Still thinking it was his grandson, he went back to sleep. In the morning he found the sliding windows to the conservatory open, the sliding patio doors to the house open and the lock snapped, drawers in the dining room open. Nothing appeared to have taken. Although they have a monitored alarm, they did not have it turned on because of the visitors. ~~~~~~~~~ Been reported to me this afternoon, that a t 3.15am on the same morning (thursday) as the C/Galicia incident, our neighbours, in C/Sorolla, Quesada, disturbed burglers, because their dog raised the alarm. The burglers had taken out the patio window, to gain entry. The property is alarmed, and was switched on, however, the dog disturbed the sleeping owners before they gained entry to the house and the burglers were chased off, one of whom was injured as he shinned up the perimeter wall, as blood was found in that area. The incident was reported to the police, and a description given. The two men of Eastern European appearance were in a Silver saloon car, similar to a Vauxhall Calibra. The registgration is 8693 BCC.
18 June 06	Thanks to Trevor for this report An incident occurred here on Jardin de Laguna 1. It concerned the same vehicle involved in the incident on Orihuela Costa. Two Moroccans attampted to break in through the front Grille/door when the occupants went off for breakfast. Luckily the neighbours disturbed them, but not before the Moroccans tried to reverse into them. Damage to grille and door/lock. Incident was last Saturday 9th. house was in C/ Sorella.
21 June 06	Thanks to David and Roger for these reports A house in Residencial Carmen 1 (the bottom of Dona Pepa in the corner near the Cv 90.) was broken into last night - new owners in at the time. Slept through. Entrance was achieved by taking a chair from a neighbours house and lifting the shutter, forced open the window and fished the keys which were in the front door. Not too much taken cash being the main item and two bags, all the keys were left in the road and the bags were emptied across the street. ~~~~~~~~~~ Our neighbours on Urb. Malibú, got 'fished' at 0130 today when they didn't pull the front shutter all the way down. Money & a DVD player was taken. Our dog barked, her "alarm" bark, at about that time & I let her out, but didn't see/hear anyone.
22 June 06	Thanks to Linda for this report I have a report of a stolen ladies bicycle on my community La Laguna, Dona Pepa II, Quesada, It is a very distinctive bike because the lady won it in a competion. It is white with pink flowers and says anais, anais , like the perfume all on it. Please watch out for it, it is a one off. THIS BIKE has now been recovered by a NW dog walker.
27 June 06	Thanks to Lyn for this report I write to report a break in here on our urbanisation at Marquesa IX (by the Golf Course on way to Rojales). The incident was reported to the local police and the Guardia. It was discovered that the thieves had probably got in by climbing over the roof which connects the houses on to their terrace then down the stairs to the courtyard, and it also appeared that they had got out the same way. For anyone who lives in a 'Blue Top' please take care to ensure that windows in the courtyard are secured when leaving the property - it is very easy to forget to do this. The owners went out for dinner on Sunday evening about 8.45 and on returning shortly before midnight they realized that their daughter's hire car was missing, a Vauxhall Zafira. On entering their villa they could see that there had been a break in. The thieves had wrenched the bars off the shower room window which we think might not have been locked given that there was no damage to the window itself. Apart from the car the thieves also got away with a cini-camera, £100 sterling, a purse (credit cards inside) and a mobile phone. Fortunately they did not take passports.
3 July 06	Two reports today, thanks to coordinators Roger and Maggie In the early hours of this morning residents in Sol, heard some noises during the night. This morning a resident found a rod made out of bamboo canes with a hook on the end. The thieves had taken the canes out of a garden. One resident is unsure as to whether he left a downstairs window open and thinks a camera has been stolen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 houses on Urb Malibú were attacked last night (Sunday). As the windows were properly secured an attempt was made to break the door-handles, one brass handle being broken-off in the process and another slightly damaged. Neither house was entered and nothing was taken. (This appears to be a new MO, on this urb anyway.)
9 July 06	Thanks to Pam and Dave for this report Pueblo Bravo Apartment Block 22 - Two apartments had handbags etc fished through grills where patio windows had been left open. The incidents happened between 03.00hrs and 07.00 hrs on Tuesday July 4th. Three brush handles were taken and tied together with pieces of a mop head and a clothes line. Wire had been tied together to make a three pronged fork head which was used to hook items from inside the properties. The tools they made were left in the garden of one of the properties. A third property had towels taken from the line. In the early hours of Saturday morning we think the same thieves returned and targeted one of the properties where a handbag had been taken containing cash and apartment keys. The occupiers, who were holidaymakers had the locks changed after the breakin. The thieves snapped the lock on the security grills and forced the patio door open. The holidaymakers slept through the breakin. The thieves did'nt get away with much as they had most of their possessions in the bedroom.
13 July 06	Thanks to Ted for this report Another break in at zona balsa. July 11 no grills three east European looking men late twenties. Small dark blue car reg 4721 DMY. Was reported to police.
22 July 06	Thanks to Carole for this report burglars broke into our garage last night under the aldea del mar buildings they removed a strong bike lock plus unlocked the gates then removed the bikes which had locks on same found on the floor ruined,they put the locks back on the gates and secured every thing the lock they replaced was damaged and we could not get the car out, sound like our burglars are getting considerate but it is true, guardia police called at 06.45 to see the damage and denuncia done this morning.
23 July 06	Thanks to John for this report On returning to our house from the Golf club restaurant last sat.night @ around 12-30, we noticed a maroon Jaguar saloon, a current model ' S' type on spanish reg. plates, parked outside the next door house.very posh & very rare in these parts we thought. When we went in to unlock our house we found our Kitchen Door Grill had been forced open, but nothing touched or missing in the house. We ran round to the front of the house to see the Jag. speeding off towards the swimming pool end of the road & round the bend. We did not report incident to police as nothing taken & we didn't need a crime no.
10 Aug 06	Thanks to Albert for this report Report of handbag snatch on Conjunto ZAMBRA, La Fiesta 1, Quesada. (On roundabout near Parque Recorral) About 4.15 - 4 .30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 8th) a lady returning home from lunch had her handbag stolen. She returned by car, went to her front door and left her handbag on the patio whilst she said goodbye to the person who dropped her off. As she stood by her front gate a male of Morroccan appearance, jumped over the next door neighbours wall, snatched the handbag from the patio, and ran past her, around the corner to a waiting car. Car contained one other male and sped off. Described as Silver Picasso. No number. 1 male described as about 30yrs, Morroccan appearance, wearing a White/Blue and Yellow striped "T" shirt and long cream shorts. Bag contained small amount of cash, Bank Card and Residencia. Card Stopped. Police informed and attended. > I have an addition to this; the robbers car crashed on the speed bumps on Ave. Naciones, handbag was found in the road and robber(s) made his escape. Police made enquiries in the conjuntos around Dona Pepa.
11 Aug 06	Thanks to Trevor Break in this afternoon between 13.50 and 15.30 at house on Avenida Garcia Rubira. The owners, over for a break decided to go out for lunch. When they returned the front grille and door were open and damaged. Thieves had tried to gain access via a side window, but after getting the grille off, they couldn't get through the window because of the central window lock. They must have then attacked the front door jemmying open the grille and the front door. Leaving the lock intact, the door splintered completely because it was only an internal panelled door Once inside they ransacked the bedroom at will. Luckily nothing of great value was stolen, biggest problem was that keys appear to be missing, meaning all locks to be changed. Passing police stopped and very helpful. Owner return to UK Sunday, so rush to get repairs done.
7 Sep 06	Thanks to David and Jessica Hayes Unfortunatley we have just had a bag snatch on our urbanisation at the bottom of Dona Pepa. There were 3 cleaners upstairs 4 people gardening next door and the owners of the house (owned and been in the house for five minute). Then two dark skinned men came into the garden and one asked about the boiler at the side of the house. Whilst he was showing them, the other one entered the house and took the bag with the usual in passport wallet creditcards. They got away and no one had a very good description.
6 Sep 06	Thanks to our coordinator Linda for this report by phone Our coordinator Linda's house was burgled last night (Monday). She and her husband woke when the burglar made a noise in the lounge. He ran off as they came out of the bedroom. He stole a laptop and some DVDs. The burglar gained entry via the main door. The handle was removed from the outside and a tool used to snap the bits inside. Area was La Laguna, Dona Pepa 2. This has been reported to the Guarda Civil in Quesada
9 Sep 06	Thanks to our coordinatorKen for this report His German neighbour was broken into and jewelery and their car was stolen. The car is a silver metallic Volvo BKS 9412 The owner is guessing that the burglary happened at around 1am this morning while he was in the bathroom before going to bed. The main door was closed but not locked. Entry was made by lifting the patio door from its housing. When he came out of the bathroom, he locked the main door and went to bed. The main door was still locked this morning when he discovered his loss. The family were going on holiday this morning and had packed suitcases and filled the car with petrol. Guardia and local police have been informed. Community is near the Parque el Re corral, Los Celestina.
16 Sep 06	Thanks to our coordinators Trevor and Helen for these reports Yesterday at about 2.30pm, a young lady was at the telephone kiosk at the corner of C/Ascencion and Ave Garcia Rubira when a youth on a motorcycle drove up to her and cut her handbag from her arm. She ran off screaming and he made his getaway before anyone realised what had happened. Although this is less than 100yards from my front door, by the time I heard the screams both parties had disappeared. The police were called, but there was little anyone could do. As this is a residential area most people just visit the phone kiosk with the minimum of personal possessions. This time the perpetrator was lucky, and the victim unlucky. One again the lesson must be - when at the phone kiosk be aware of slowing traffic, you become a victim of a bag snatch. ~~~~~~~~~ Friday lunchtime a couple were robbed in the street between conjuntos Rocio and Macarena. Just arrived in the close and two men followed them in in a grey Ford Ka. Both men got out of the Ka to help them park. One man got back in the Ka and the other reached in and stole the lady's handbag - in full view of several of the occupants of the street. The Ka did a many point turn and reversed down the road to allow the other man to get in. It drove off at speed. Unfortunately no one got the registration number but descriptions of the men are:Well dressed; long sleeved distinctive check shirt (on a hot day). Dark hair mid 30s. Just be aware of "helpful" strangers even in broad daylight