MADRID — Spanish police have arrested seven people accused of stealing more than 1,100 restaurant chairs from outdoor dining areas across Madrid and a nearby city within two months.
According to Spain’s National Police, the suspects, six men and one woman, operated at night, targeting 18 establishments in Madrid and Talavera de la Reina between August and September.
Authorities estimated the total value of the stolen chairs at around 60,000 euros (approximately $69,000).
Police said the group resold the stolen furniture both within Spain and abroad, including in Morocco and Romania.
All seven suspects face charges of theft and belonging to a criminal organization.
In Spain, it is common for bars and restaurants to leave outdoor furniture, often made of metal or hard plastic, stacked and chained outside overnight, a practice that facilitates theft.
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Paraluman P. Funtanilla is Tutubi News Magazine's Marketing Specialist and is a Contributing Editor. She finished her degree in Communication Arts in De La Salle Lipa. She has worked as a Digital Marketer for start-up businesses and small business spaces for the past two years. She has earned certificates from Coursera on Brand Management: Aligning Business Brand and Behavior and Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content. She also worked with Asia Express Romania TV Show.
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