Robbery on Palma Beach: Two Tourists Robbed at Can Pere Antoni

Attack on the Beach: What happened at Can Pere Antoni

It sounds like a bad movie, but it was real: In the early hours, according to the victims around 4 a.m., two tourists were robbed at the city beach Can Pere Antoni in Palma. They said two young men threatened them and demanded their valuables. The attackers apparently had a stabbing weapon and a screwdriver-like tool with them.

How the police proceeded

The Policía Nacional had already, since June, collected several tips about violent robberies in the area. After the current incident, various checkpoints were set up in the vicinity. A patrol shortly afterwards encountered the two fleeing victims, who reported the assault to the officers and provided a description of the attackers.

The description helped: A few minutes later, authorities spotted four youths on the promenade. Two came very close to the victims' description — one with a thick bandage on his leg, the other with tied hair described as a braid or bun. As the officers approached, some ran away and threw objects toward the rocks.

Evidence found on the rocks

While one group identified the individuals, others searched the rocky sections of the beachfront promenade. There, a knife and a screwdriver-like tool were recovered. The items matched the victims' statements. Two youths were arrested and brought before the examining magistrate.

The victims apparently managed to escape after the robbery and immediately sought help from the police. Fortunately: injuries, as far as known, were not life-threatening. Still, such an experience runs deep. One tourist said he could still taste salt water and panic in his mouth today.

Reactions on the spot

Residents along the Seafront Promenade expressed concern. 'You still go to the beach at night to get some fresh air,' said a cafe owner who had seen the first patrol cars at 6 a.m. Lifeguards and business owners are calling for more presence in the early morning hours, especially at the transitions to the rocks where groups can easily hide.

The Policía Nacional emphasizes that investigations are ongoing. The arrestees will be questioned internally; court dates are still pending. From a tourist perspective, the incident sends a clear signal: vigilance is required, especially in secluded beach sections outside peak season.

What travelers should know now

A few simple rules do not hurt: do not leave valuables exposed, in the evenings travel in groups, and if in doubt call the emergency number 112 or contact the Policía Nacional immediately. Those strolling Can Pere Antoni should prefer well-lit areas and active beach sections.

I was there this morning: the beach loungers are emptier, the promenade noticeably tenser. Such reports remain the exception – but they leave a lasting impression. Stay vigilant, look out for one another, and report anything suspicious before something worse happens.