Arrest in Palma: Seven People Detained After Burglary Series

Arrest in Palma: Seven People Detained After Burglary Series

By late afternoon, it was no longer just a neighborhood rumor: officers from Spain's National Police observed a group leaving a house near the Parque de la Riera. Within minutes, handcuffs clicked—seven people, six of them of Colombian nationality and one woman with a Spanish passport, were at the center of the investigations.

What the police say they have discovered

According to authorities, this is an organized gang believed to be responsible for several daytime home burglaries in Palma between April and August. The modus operandi was surprising: the break-ins apparently occurred during the day, cash and jewelry were the targets. Electronic devices such as mobile phones or laptops were often left behind—presumably because the perpetrators feared being traced.

Special tools and a clear division of labor

Investigators report the use of specialized tools and so-called universal keys with which doors were opened, leaving no visible traces on the locks. According to the police, the suspects acted in a division of labor: some watched properties, others handled transport or surveillance. To avoid drawing attention, they sometimes posed as technicians or wore supposedly delivery backpacks.

The raid

During the observed operation, a group left the building after about 40 minutes. Four people were arrested on the scene. In subsequent searches, police found cash in the four-digit range—reports say just under 10,000 euros—along with jewelry, watches, and extensive toolkits.

Investigation status and charges

Four of those arrested are now in pre-trial detention. All suspects are being investigated for forming a criminal organization and multiple counts of aggravated theft. Vehicles and residences of the suspects were searched; authorities seized found stolen goods and suspected burglary tools.

What residents should do now

Many neighbors are unsettled — understandably so. The police recommend simple precautions: keep windows and doors securely closed, mark valuables, and note serial numbers. If someone in your street behaves suspiciously as a technician or delivery person, simply ring and ask questions, or call 091.

All of this reads like something out of a crime novel, but it is disturbingly real. Those living in Palma will quickly notice: a little caution can make a difference. And yes, the mood on the street tonight was calm but with a palpable undertone of mistrust.