Mallorca: 16 Palma break-ins, suspect held after chase

Mallorca: A man accused of 16 break-ins at Palma businesses is in prison after police find him hiding in bushes at the Cala Estancia exit. The Spanish National Police said on Wednesday that officers spotted him driving on Reyes Católicos street at about 03.45 on Tuesday. He fled along the Ma-20 when he realised they were following him.

Police say the man smashed shop windows with a hammer and took money from tills and other valuables. Most of the businesses were restaurants, but they also included a motorcycle parts shop, a hairdresser’s, a baby goods shop and a gym. Police named Can Pastilla, El Arenal, Sant Nicolau, Porto Pi and Es Fortí in Palma, as well as Arenal de Llucmajor on Mallorca.

The man is also accused of stealing a tourist’s mobile phone in Playa de Palma. Police say he travelled on a stolen motorcycle during the alleged break-ins.

During Tuesday’s chase, he ignored stop signs and forced other drivers to brake to avoid a collision. Officers found the car at the Cala Estancia exit and arrested him. He also faces accusations of a road safety offence and serious disobedience.

Topics: Arrests · Police · Palma · Llucmajor

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com