Break-ins in Can Picafort: Two teenagers arrested after overnight thefts

Police catch suspects after a series of burglaries

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It was one of those clear, quiet nights when you could hardly hear a car on Avenida Santa Eulalia. Around 4:20 a.m., the peace in Can Picafort was abruptly interrupted: a resident heard noises, got up, and spotted two people fleeing from her home. She immediately called emergency services and described the men in such detail that the local police could quickly establish a search radius.

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A subsequent report shortly after

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While patrols were going through side streets, a shopkeeper nearby reported: His mobile phone had been stolen, and the description of the two suspects matched the first report. Eyewitnesses said one of the perpetrators wore a cap and dark pants; later it was noted that the men tried to conceal their faces when they were noticed.

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Joint operation by the Santa Margalida local police and the Guardia Civil combed Calle Cabrera and surrounding streets. Residents who were early walking their dog or already had their first coffee played a surprisingly large role: A homeowner recognized the men again, allowing the officers to detain the suspects.

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During the search, the police found, among other things, a suitcase with a laptop, a tablet, and—in a wallet—160 euros in small bills. This matches the statements of the woman from Avenida Santa Eulalia, from whom apparently house and car keys, money and electronic devices were missing.

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Juveniles in custody

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The two arrested individuals, according to police, Algerian nationals and still underage, were shown to the homeowners and identified. They are currently in custody and are to be brought before a judge. Further investigations are underway to examine possible links to other cases.

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At the moment, the neighborhood mood is mixed: relief that the perpetrators have been caught – and the uneasy feeling that something so close could happen in the middle of the night. One resident said her dog had barked and woke her up; another noticed the sudden increased presence of patrol cars and Guardia Civil in the early morning.

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The police continue to urge people to report unusual observations immediately and to better secure private driveways and valuables. For many here, it's clear: the island is safer when neighbors look out for each other—especially when the streets are still asleep.