Thieving Huggers Arrested In Marbella.   Police have arrested a man and a woman who were offering hugs whilst stealing personal items from their victims

Thieving Huggers Arrested In Marbella

A 33 year old man and a 24 year old Romanian woman have been arrested in Marbella, after they tried to steal a watch from an elderly man.  The couple are thought to belong to a Romanian crime gang.

The thieves would offer “free hugs” to passers by, and those who engaged with them would have personal items stolen.  Following the arrests, police recovered a vehicle, €750 in cash, and several stolen items.

Published: 21.12.2017

Written by Dave James

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