The Civil Guard has arrested a 32-year-old Spanish man for allegedly committing 33 burglaries in homes in Jávea. The investigation, which began in December 2023, led to the identification of the suspect and culminated in his arrest following a house search that yielded several stolen items.
A thorough investigation to clarify the facts. Since the end of 2023, an increase in burglaries has been detected in homes near one of Jávea's main avenues. The attacks followed a common pattern: the perpetrator gained access to the homes by climbing and forcing the locks on the windows while the owners were away.
Faced with this situation, officers from the Jávea Civil Guard Investigation Unit took over the investigation to clarify the events, conducting a series of discreet surveillance operations to find the perpetrator. However, identification was hampered by the fact that, after each robbery, the suspect would disappear for days or weeks.
Despite this, thanks to exhaustive monitoring and analysis, investigators were finally able to identify him, which led to the final step toward his arrest.
Arrest and discovery of stolen property
After months of surveillance, officers were able to identify the suspect and on March 3, 2025, they searched his home. Inside, numerous valuables from the robberies were found, linking him to other crimes. However, some of the stolen items have not been recovered, as it is suspected that the suspect sold them after committing the robberies.
After not finding the suspect at his home during the search, investigators began their search, locating and arresting him on March 4.
Placed at the disposal of the court
The detainee, who is charged with 33 counts of burglary and already has numerous prior convictions for similar offenses, was brought before the Investigative Court No. 3 of Dénia. With this action, the Civil Guard has solved more than 30 residential burglaries and returned some of the stolen property to its owners, contributing to improving security in the area.
They broke into our house at the port at the end of last year, and we got the impression that the Civil Guard considered it impossible and that the stolen goods were lost.
I don't think they're the same perpetrators, but it's reassuring to know that the GC is doing its job, and that stealing isn't so unpunished.
Of course, it would be nice if the GC would set up a website where those affected could see the objects found, in case any of them are ours.