Cleaner Arrested in Porto Cristo for €11,000 Jewelry Theft

In Porto Cristo, the National Police arrested a domestic worker. Investigators recovered some jewelry, partly already sold — most of the items were returned to the owner.

Arrest after jewelry theft in Porto Cristo

Late one morning, the National Police in Porto Cristo were able to arrest a cleaner accused of stealing jewelry worth approximately €11,000. The neighborhood along the seafront where the house is located was astonished — people know each other, they greet one another, and incidents like this are rare.

How the investigation began

The case began when the apartment owner noticed in August that several watches, rings and other gold and silver pieces were missing. The jewelry box itself remained in its usual place. At first she thought she had misplaced them. Weeks later it became clear: parts of the collection were gone.

Police quickly focused on people who had access to the house. Only a few had keys: family members, friends — and several long-term domestic helpers. After interviews, forensic searches and a small number of inquiries with pawnshops and second-hand stores, a picture emerged.

Some of the jewelry was recovered

Officers recovered a large portion of the stolen items; these were returned to the owner. Other pieces are still being processed for forensic evidence and have been seized. Investigators are now checking whether further sales took place in the area.

According to investigators, the arrested woman allegedly sold some pieces already. The motive remains somewhat unclear. Money? Habit? Pressure? In a small town like Porto Cristo, such questions hit close to home.

Why it angers people

What angers many locals is the breach of trust. People who work in others' homes are often very close to the families' daily lives. They are expected to be punctual, know the groceries, see the children. When that trust is broken, it hurts — emotionally as well as materially.

The National Police continue to investigate. The focus is now on tracing any sold pieces and ruling out possible accomplices. The accused remains in custody pending proceedings. Locals say they did not expect something like this — and hope the matter will be resolved quickly.

Needless to say: anyone who invites others into their home should still regularly check where things are. Not very pleasant, but sometimes prudent.