The investigation began in mid-March, following a complaint filed by the university itself, which reported the theft of 59 recording devices from one of its buildings in Móstoles. Agents discovered that some of the missing equipment was being offered for sale on a digital marketplace platform, which allowed them to track the items.

The inquiries led to a residence in Alcalá de Henares, where a search was conducted on April 15. Inside the home, the National Police recovered most of the stolen cameras. In total, 52 devices, valued at approximately 40,000 euros, were seized and have since been returned to the university.

During the operation, over 21,000 euros in cash were also found. The detainee is being investigated as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of receiving stolen goods.