SpainAuthorities in Fuenlabrada, Spain, have dismantled a criminal group specializing in the theft of electric scooters and bicycles, operating under the direction of the owner of a local hair salon. The group, which was identified through increased reports of thefts in May 2026, operated by receiving requests from individuals interested in specific vehicles and then instructing accomplices to steal them from locations such as gyms, shopping centers, and schools. The operation led to four arrests, including a minor, and the resolution of 16 criminal incidents. One notable theft occurred on June 20 at a school during the end-of-term celebrations, where a suspect used a grocery bag to hide pliers and stole a scooter. The stolen vehicles were stored at the hair salon before being either delivered to clients or sold secondhand. The investigation gained momentum when a victim recognized their stolen bike displayed in a store window.
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