In Candelaria, a repeat offender was arrested for robbing a pensioner and attempted theft.
In Candelaria, a repeat offender was detained on suspicion of robbing an elderly woman with battery and attempted burglary.
A local resident was detained in Candelaria on suspicion of several crimes. He is accused of robbery with battery, infliction of bodily harm, and attempted burglary.
According to the investigation, in the evening, the man rang the doorbell of a house in the Caletillas area, where an elderly woman lived. When she opened the door, he, dressed in dark clothes and wearing a hood to avoid being recognized, forced his way inside. He grabbed the woman, threatened her with a screwdriver, and demanded money and jewelry. After getting what he wanted, he fled, jumping over the wall of a neighboring house.
The police launched an investigation after the crime was reported. After collecting evidence and identifying the suspect, they conducted surveillance and detained him.
It is known that the detainee already has a criminal record for similar crimes.
In addition, on the same day, he tried to break into another apartment in the same building, but the owner was there, so he failed to steal anything. Because of this, he is also accused of attempted theft.
The detainee and case materials were handed over to the court in Güímar.