The meeting, held at the La Margaridoia society, included the participation of the interior delegate for the Vegueria, Lourdes Sánchez, and the top officials from the police forces. They reported that between July and October, there have been 17 attempted home burglaries, 7 of which were concentrated in the old town area. Investigations suggest the involvement of more than one criminal group.
The city council has intensified surveillance and prevention measures. The Local Police have increased their presence in various neighborhoods, with plainclothes officers conducting static surveillance and more frequent patrols. Police checks at the municipality's entry and exit points have also been strengthened, as have the identification of individuals or suspicious behaviors.
The police forces are calling for citizen collaboration to report any suspicious situations to the Local Police or the Mossos d’Esquadra. It is highlighted that the municipality historically has low rates of attempted home burglaries, thanks to police presence and a community network of neighbors.
They also advise exercising extra caution with the time change, as darkness can facilitate the identification of empty homes.
