Eight Break-ins in One Week: Man Arrested in Palma

Series of Break-Ins in Palma: Arrest Following Intense Investigations

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In Palma, a series of nocturnal break-ins is currently causing unrest. According to investigators, a man is accused of breaking into businesses and facilities eight times within one week — including cafés, supermarkets, sports facilities, and even two schools. The main crime scenes were, according to the police, the area around the Calle Aragón and the Plaza de las Columnas.

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How the Police Caught Him

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The offenses are said to have occurred mostly in the late night hours, between about 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.. Investigators refer to forced doors, windows, and security grilles. After tips from neighbors, video analysis and forensics, the officers were able to identify a suspect and ultimately arrest him. A judge subsequently ordered pre-trial detention.

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On the scene, store owners describe the moment they noticed the damage: 'The alarm woke me up, I went downstairs at around four-thirty,' says a café operator from Calle Aragón. 'Everything is still in disarray; we are afraid this could happen again.' A sports center reported stolen equipment and damaged locks; at two schools, smaller items were apparently missing, but above all the breach of security leaves an uneasy feeling.

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City and Neighbors React

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City councilors and local business owners are now calling for more patrols in the affected neighborhoods. Some residents install metal bars at night, others talk about new neighborhood groups and WhatsApp chains. You hear phrases like: 'We hadn't seen anything like this here in a long time.'

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The investigations continue. The police are checking whether the detainee is also a suspect in other incidents and are working with forensic technology, witness interviews, and footage from surveillance cameras.

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Tips for Residents

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In the short term, experts advise simple measures: check alarm systems, use well-functioning locks, keep interior spaces illuminated, or install motion detectors. If you see something suspicious, dial the emergency number — better to report too much than too little.

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The arrest brings relief, but in many small shops the worry remains. The coming weeks will show whether the measures reduce fear or whether habits change: more eyes on the street, less quiet at night.