Burglary pair arrested in Yaiza

Guardia Civil officers in Yaiza have arrested a couple who committed at least 17 burglaries and thefts in Playa Blanca.

An investigation was mounted in nearly April after a sharp rise in burglaries from rooms while guests were absent. With the help of Yaiza Local Police’s Drone Unit, a woman was arrested with cell phones, money, cosmetics and perfumes.

Although the other burglar had been identified, he remained at large committing thefts until he was detained by an off-duty police officer. Further evidence confirmed that the pair had fraudulently used stolen bank cards.

The pair were later discovered to be one of the most active criminal pairs on Fuerteventura, accused of 20 crimes on the neighbouring island. Guardia agents from Fuerteventura came to Lanzarote to re-arrest the pair, who will face charges in Arrecife.