Two masked intruders tried to break into Lamine Yamal’s house near Barcelona. Security staff intervened, forcing the suspects to flee. Police are investigating the incident and a similar attempt in the same area.
Security staff at the Esplugues de Llobregat residence of Lamine Yamal, a prominent Barcelona and Spain national team footballer, intervened early Tuesday morning to prevent a break-in. According to police sources, two masked individuals were spotted on surveillance cameras as they attempted to scale the perimeter wall of the property, located in an exclusive gated community near Barcelona. The suspects abandoned their attempt and fled after being detected by security personnel.
The incident occurred around 4 a.m., prompting immediate notification of the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s regional police force. Given the high profile of the resident, the Criminal Investigation Division (DIC) has assumed responsibility for the case. Investigators are also examining a second attempted burglary reported in the same neighborhood during the same night, though it remains unclear if the two incidents are connected.
Lamine Yamal’s home, which he purchased in October for approximately 11 million euros, previously belonged to Gerard Piqué and Shakira. The property’s history and its new owner’s public profile have drawn additional attention to the case. As reported by La Vanguardia and confirmed by police sources, the swift response by on-site security was crucial in preventing the intruders from gaining access to the house.
Break-ins targeting high-profile individuals are not uncommon in Spain’s luxury residential areas, where increased security measures are often in place. The Mossos d’Esquadra routinely coordinate with private security teams in such neighborhoods to respond rapidly to suspicious activity. The attempted burglary at Yamal’s residence highlights ongoing concerns about property crime in affluent districts around Barcelona. For context, recent months have seen several high-profile incidents involving celebrities and public figures, underscoring the importance of robust security protocols. In a separate case involving a different type of security breach, authorities in Gandia recently launched a search after a newborn disappeared from a hospital, as detailed in this report on the police investigation in Gandia.
While the investigation into the Esplugues de Llobregat incident continues, police are urging residents in the area to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. The case serves as a reminder of the persistent risks faced by high-profile homeowners and the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address such threats in Catalonia’s most exclusive communities.
