Pablo Iglesias says he was insulted and attacked near Galapagar railway station after he began filming a young man. The man ran off with his phone before Iglesias and a companion caught up with him; the Guardia Civil took him to its premises.
Pablo Iglesias says a young man insulted him as he walked home, then took his mobile after he began filming. The former deputy prime minister said the Guardia Civil intervened; he has not disclosed where it happened.
A man drove off in the Chiron after finding its keys inside Bugatti-Rimac’s Croatian factory. Mate Rimac says telemetry helped police recover it in Austria; the car had minor bumper damage.
A 42-year-old has been sent to prison after investigators linked him to 12 vehicle break-ins in Rivas Vaciamadrid. CCTV helped identify him; he allegedly used a fire extinguisher to smash windows.
Investigators linked a Madrid-region group to catalytic-converter thefts across several provinces. Five men were arrested in Mejorada del Campo, with 40 property offences attributed to the group.
A mobile gang stripping catalytic converters from parked cars has been busted by the Guardia Civil after a string of thefts across Zaragoza, Palencia, Granada, and Valladolid. The crackdown exposes how these car parts became a magnet for thieves.
A Madrid gang accused of stealing catalytic converters from parked cars in several Spanish provinces has been broken up by the Guardia Civil. The operation has shed light on dozens of thefts and the growing problem of car-part crime.
Spain is seeing a surge in copper thefts at construction sites and railways, with solar farms also targeted. The crime wave is disrupting electric vehicle charging and public transport, exposing security gaps and threatening the country’s energy transition.
Spain recorded 16,052 vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 percent from last year. Madrid and Barcelona alone account for more than 42 percent of all cases, while smaller regions saw the fastest growth.
Castilla-La Mancha recorded a 7 percent rise in crime in the first half of 2026. Vehicle thefts and violent assaults drove the increase, with Albacete and Toledo seeing the steepest rises.
A plastic bottle wedged by your car wheel may not be random trash. The trick can distract drivers and leave vehicles vulnerable to theft. Here’s what motorists in Spain should know before getting out.
A woman with a long criminal record has been detained in Madrid for stealing jewelry from elderly people using the so-called affectionate hug trick. The case involves multiple towns and highlights the vulnerability of older residents.
A manager at Hiper Usera in Collado Villalba was detained for stealing over 1,400 bottles of alcohol. The stolen goods were sold to three shop owners for resale. Police recovered part of the merchandise and arrested all those involved.
Two men with criminal records were arrested in Madrid after a series of armed robberies. One attack coincided with the August solar eclipse. Police seized a firearm and linked the suspects to five incidents.
Police in Madrid detained three men with extensive criminal records after a violent café robbery and a high-speed car chase that ended at Barajas Airport. The suspects drove a stolen vehicle and endangered other road users.
A small, rarely noticed screw inside your car’s steering column could be the difference between keeping your vehicle and losing it to thieves. Mechanic Iván Cabanas explains how this simple part quietly blocks one of the most common theft methods.
Guardia Civil officers in Sant Mateu arrested two men in separate incidents. One faces drug trafficking charges after officers found cocaine in his car; the other is accused of breaking into a local pensioners’ association and stealing cash and lottery tickets.
Police in Figueres have detained two men in connection with the theft of 3,400 meters of copper cable. The incident left several neighborhoods without street lighting and triggered costly repairs for the city.
A mass brawl broke out in Lleida between local shopkeepers and suspected thieves. Five people were arrested, including four minors, and police have increased patrols in the affected neighborhoods.
A 39-year-old man with a lengthy police record was arrested in Tarragona. He is accused of stealing tip jars and valuables from four businesses. The incidents include a violent robbery and multiple thefts captured on security cameras.
A caregiver in Leganés was detained after allegedly drugging an elderly woman with benzodiazepines and stealing her jewelry and cash. The suspect sold stolen earrings for €580 and took €200 in cash. Police intervened after the victim's health declined.
A man was detained in Fuenlabrada after smashing a barbershop window with a manhole cover. He tried to evade police by discarding evidence and hiding under a van. Officers recovered stolen items and tools used to force entry.
National Police in Oviedo have detained two Georgian nationals linked to home burglaries in Asturias and Zamora. The suspects allegedly used discreet markers to identify unoccupied properties. Authorities urge residents to stay alert.
A criminal group has been arrested in Majadahonda after a wave of thefts targeting women. The suspects used distraction tactics in parking lots and shopping centers. Police link them to 29 incidents across three cities.
A caregiver in Castellón has been detained for allegedly taking €24,000 from the account of an elderly woman in her care. The case came to light after the woman’s death, when her family noticed irregular withdrawals.
A criminal group targeting banks and gaming halls across eight provinces has been dismantled. Five suspects, Spanish and Serbian nationals, are in custody. The operation has helped clarify 52 serious crimes and recover stolen cash.
A copper cable theft has forced a full suspension of the R3 Rodalies line, disrupting basic routes between L’Hospitalet and Puigcerdà. Authorities are working to restore service amid ongoing infrastructure challenges.
A 27-year-old man was detained in Oropesa del Mar after a violent escape attempt. He is accused of targeting tourists’ cars at AP-7 service areas. Police recovered stolen cash and valuables.
A man expelled for theft at La Vaguada in Madrid allegedly started a fire by tossing a cigarette into flammable waste. Hundreds of people were evacuated as smoke filled the centre, and police detained the suspect hours later.
A devastating wildfire in La Atalaya, El Tiemblo, has damaged homes and left residents vulnerable. As locals return to assess the destruction, reports of looting add to the crisis, while authorities and neighbors work to restore order.
Placing car keys inside a microwave has become a viral tip for blocking keyless entry signals and deterring relay thefts. But experts warn that this home hack carries real risks and recommend safer, purpose-built alternatives for protecting modern vehicles.
A major cable theft has forced a full suspension of the R3 Rodalies line in Catalonia. Thousands of passengers are affected. The incident adds to ongoing rail disruptions and delays across the region.
A fresh cable theft at La Sagrera station has halted high-speed trains between Barcelona and Girona. Authorities report ongoing delays and complex repairs. The incident follows another major theft that caused fires and severe damage.
A cable theft has brought train traffic between Lleida and La Plana-Picamoixons to a standstill. Fires and severe infrastructure damage have left no clear date for service restoration, and Renfe has launched emergency road transport.
Police in Palma recovered a stolen car and two tyres left in the car park at Son Llàtzer Hospital after a security guard reported the discovery. Following police checks, the vehicle and tyres were returned to their owners.
