Arrest for robbery at jeweller in Las Arenas on Gran Canaria

The National Police arrested one person after a robbery at a jeweller in the Las Arenas shopping centre on Gran Canaria on Tuesday night. A second person was also detained. Security staff at the shopping centre detained one of the attackers until the police arrived.

The National Police are investigating the robbery at the jeweller in the Las Arenas shopping centre in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The incident occurred around 21:30. A group of attackers with covered faces entered the shop. They used extinguishers and smashed the windows to steal jewellery. Security staff at the shopping centre detained one suspect until the police arrived. A second person was also detained. The attackers attempted to flee in a white Seat Arona car heading north. The value of the stolen items has not been disclosed. The number of people detained beyond these two has not been disclosed. The investigation continues to identify and arrest the remaining participants.