Five Individuals Arrested for Home Burglaries in Chamberí and Leganés During Easter Week

The National Police has dismantled a gang that used marking techniques to assault homes in Madrid and Leganés.

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The National Police has arrested five individuals involved in two aggravated home burglaries that occurred during Easter Week in the Chamberí district and the town of Leganés.

The incidents took place on the night of last Saturday, April 4. The alleged burglars used methods such as silicone threads and plastic markers on door frames to ensure residents were absent before committing the assaults.
In the Chamberí case, two of the individuals were caught by officers as they attempted to flee the building after committing the robbery. The swift police intervention led to their immediate arrest at the scene.
Regarding the incident in Leganés, the suspects were located thanks to a physical description provided by a witness. One of the perpetrators was found hiding in the attic of the property where the crime had been committed.
In both operations, the National Police seized a large quantity of tools used for forced entry, as well as various items that had been stolen from the homes. All five detainees have been handed over to the competent judicial authority.