In Tenerife, a thief was arrested for stealing bronze plaques in honor of fishermen.
In Tenerife, a man was arrested for stealing bronze plaques installed in honor of local fishermen, with the intention of selling them.
In Arona, Tenerife, the police caught a man who was stealing bronze plaques from Varadero Street in the Las Galletas area. These plaques were installed to honor the fishermen, boaters, and merchants who contributed to the development of this coastal area.
The disappearance of the plaques became known on September 14. Local residents were outraged, so the police created a special group that patrolled at night to find the thief.
On the night of September 17, around midnight, police officers caught a man with two plaques in his backpack. He had just torn them from the sidewalk. The man confessed that he stole the plaques because he needed money and wanted to sell them.
The detainee is 47 years old, he already had problems with the law and lives in Las Galletas.
The police detained him for stealing a cultural asset. He was first taken to the hospital for examination, and then to the police station for further investigation.
The mayor of Arona, Fátima Lemes, thanked the police for their quick and efficient work, thanks to which it was possible to catch the thief and return part of the stolen goods. She emphasized that their commitment to protecting local heritage makes the city safer.