The Native Police in Elche arrested a 38-year-old man, a resident of Torrevieja, within the Altabix space, for allegedly attempting to steal the tyres and rims of a automobile parked on calle Celia Lozano.

A member of the general public reported the person to the police management room and so a patrol was instantly despatched to the scene. When the officers arrived, they seen the presence of the person subsequent to the entrance wheel of the automobile. Seemingly noticing the police, the suspect obtained up and started to stroll in the wrong way whereas disposing of an object subsequent to a palm tree.

When requested by the officers what he was doing, the person mentioned that he was simply strolling and choosing up cigarette butts, though they had been capable of confirm that the merchandise he had discarded was a pipe wrench.

After a fast inspection of the automobile, the officers famous apparent disassembly of its rear wheels, having already eliminated one in every of them and getting ready the remaining for the disassembly of the hub, after supporting the underside of the automobile on some concrete blocks, with the assistance of a hydraulic jack.

Given the proof of the details, the person acknowledged the try to steal the tyres and rims for his or her subsequent sale to an acquaintance for a value decrease than the market value, which might attain 600 euro.

After contacting the proprietor, who claimed to have left his automobile correctly parked and in excellent situation, he was knowledgeable of what had occurred, his wheels being returned to him.

Lastly, the person was arrested and transferred to police services.