A family from Lloret de Mar reported their dark grey Jaguar, registration 9474 JTG, stolen in Badalona on Sunday, 29 March. This marks the second theft of the vehicle in just six weeks. According to Metrópoli Abierta, the car was equipped with a tracking device, providing crucial location data.
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The tracking device indicated the vehicle’s location near the Mataró road in Badalona, specifically between Ramon Martí Alsina street and Velázquez street. The family promptly filed a report with the Mossos d’Esquadra, Catalonia’s police force, and contacted the Badalona Local Police. Police forces conducted a search of the indicated area. However, they did not locate the car.
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Second Theft in Six Weeks
A family member expressed their frustration over the repeated incidents. They stated, “On 5 February they stole it from us, and four days later we recovered it in Castell d’Aro.” The individual added, “A month and a bit later, they have done it again; we do not know if they have disposed of the tracker.” This repeated incident highlights concerns about vehicle security in the region. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of current anti-theft measures.
Police Search Underway
The previous theft occurred on 5 February, with the family recovering the car four days later in Castell d’Aro. Badalona, a significant city bordering Barcelona, has a population exceeding 230,000 residents. Such repeated incidents can impact residents’ sense of security and property safety across the metropolitan area.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the perpetrators of either theft. Investigations by the Mossos d’Esquadra and Badalona Local Police are ongoing. They aim to recover the stolen vehicle and identify those responsible for these recurring crimes.
Originally published by Metrópoli Abierta – Urban Life. Read original article.
