There have been reports of muggers who pretend to know you but they are actually trying to steal your valuables.
According to a lady on the Costa Blanca forum her husband was victim of an attempted mugging
Category: Security
Ongoing shortage of Police Officers
The Chief of Orihuela’s Local Police, José María Pomares, hijacked celebrations to the Patron Saint, the Virgin of Monserrate, on Saturday, to warn of the threat to public safety as a result of
Driving in Spain
If you give somebody permission to drive your car in Spain it is recommended that they carry a document confirming you have given them your permission. A copy of this document can be obtained from the
Beware of car vandals
Our urbanisation committee have been advised that there have been a number of car vandalism incidents recently. Owners have returned to find cars’ bodywork scratched, probably by a key.
If you
Free legal aid in Spain
The Spanish Constitution states that justice will be free to those who can prove that they do not have sufficient resources for litigation.
A document explaining the procedure and how to apply has been
Beware of money scams
I have just heard that an owner on our urbanisation has been caught by a scam which is getting more prevalent and everyone needs to be aware of it.
The owner has said that in the Torrevieja area she
Thieves steal bicycle from garden
A resident has had a bicycle stolen from their back garden even though the garden gate was locked. The intruders managed to climb the high garden wall and escape with the bicycle.
This unfortunate incident
Beware of Intruders
We have had several reports of an intruder looking for unlocked garden gates presumably with the intention of opportunistic crime. We urge all homeowners to remain vigilant and keep unattended gates
Beware of Intruders
We have been informed of an attempted intrusion at a house near the East Pool.
Opportunist thieves climbed over the wall into the garden but thankfully were disturbed by the owners and they ran away.
Beware of Intruders
We have been informed of a recent break-in on a nearby community.
Apparently the owner went upstairs, leaving the front door open. An opportunist thief walked in and attempted to steal easy to take items. The