The Guardia Civil has arrested a man suspected of carrying out several burglaries at restaurants and other catering establishments in Es Pujols, Formentera. The incidents were reported in early October, and investigators used security-camera recordings to help identify the alleged perpetrator.
The arrest took place on the afternoon of Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The man is suspected of several offences of burglary involving force.
According to local radio station Radio Illa, the arrested man is 33 years old and resides on Formentera.
Several restaurant owners reported burglaries
The investigation began in early October, when the Guardia Civil received several complaints from owners of catering establishments in the Es Pujols area.
The reported incidents had been recorded by security cameras installed inside the affected premises. In one case, the owner of an establishment surprised the suspected burglar during the incident.
However, the man allegedly managed to escape with the stolen property, which included several tablets valued at almost €2,000.
The Guardia Civil also reported that tablets and cash were among the items allegedly stolen during the incidents. No overall figure has been released for the total value of the missing property.
Security footage helped identify the suspect
Following the complaints, investigators examined the available surveillance recordings and carried out further enquiries to establish the identity of the person allegedly responsible.
The investigation led officers to identify a suspect, who was arrested in Es Pujols on the afternoon of 3 November.
The Guardia Civil attributes several offences of burglary involving force to the man.
After the relevant police proceedings had been completed, he was placed at the disposal of the judicial authority.
Investigation remains open
The Guardia Civil has confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
Officers are continuing their enquiries to determine whether the arrested man may be connected to other similar burglaries in the area and to recover the stolen property.
The authorities have not disclosed the exact number of establishments affected or the total value of all the items reported missing.
The arrest represents a development in the investigation, but the allegations remain subject to the judicial process. The suspect has not been reported as convicted of the offences.